Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/04/2016

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provide feedback to the developer on the proposed sketch plan and whether or not the group supported the use of a shared septic system. Mike Thompson, 15721 Andre Street, supported the properties having separate septic systems. He further discussed his vision for the four lots with the Commission noting each would have a basement. Community Development Director Gladhill inquired if the four lots would have an HOA as was previously proposed by the developer. Mr. Thompson stated that because the development has been downsized to four lots, he believed it would be difficult to build maintenance free senior housing with an HOA. He was in favor of building single-family housing requiring each homeowner to maintain their landscaping and snow removal. It was noted the four lots would be a part of the existing North Fork HOA. Bill Kingston, North Fork HOA President, noted the current HOA had five elected members and oversaw 271 lots. He reported the lots ranged in size from one to three acres. He noted the lots within the sketch plan were within the original PUD and would be a part of the North Fork HOA. He reported that Mr. Thompson was aware of the HOA building requirements and covenants. He explained the HOA supported the proposed development of the four lots with four separate septic systems. Commissioner Bauer did not support a separate HOA for the four unique lots. In addition, he was comfortable with four separate septic systems given the size of the proposed lots. The Planning Commission was in agreement. Commissioner VanScoy asked if there were any other developments with septic systems closer to the lake than the four proposed lots. Community Development Director Gladhill stated there were parcels on Andrie Court and Andrie Street that were closer in proximity to Lake Itasca. The Planning Commission recommended the developer move forward taking into consideration the comments provided this evening. 5.04: Discuss Creation of Neighborhood Office Zoning District (Project No. 16-26); Case of the City of Ramsey Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating that after the Public Hearing regarding the property located at 6139 157th Lane NW, staff was instructed to create a new zoning district within the City of Ramsey for the purposes of commercial property located near or adjacent to residential properties. This came about due resident concern about the current secretarial/daycare business moving from this property, and what business might replace it. Stated concerns included a new business negatively affecting property values, high speed and level of traffic along Nowthen Boulevard, gas stations creating too much traffic if it were to locate on this site and potential expansion of the current building. The initial thought was to re - Planning Commission/January 7, 2016 Page 6 of 9