Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/21/2016

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Community Development Director Gladhill commented that the main offices for Capstone are located in Ramsey. Acting Chairperson VanScoy stated that this is an interesting proposal with the exception of lot 17. Mr. Bona replied that the cul-de-sac length is actually proposed for 1,200 feet, rather than 1,300 feet. Commissioner Brauer stated that the cul-de-sac areas look fine but asked if the builder would put themselves into a bind including lot 17. He noted that the additional time that may be needed for that research may delay the project and perhaps eliminating that lot would be easier. Mr. Minks stated that they would like to attempt to get as many lots as they can but noted that if the lot does not work, it does not work. Commissioner Nosan stated that is a nice area that she believes will sell. Commissioner Andrusko stated that lot 17 will be challenging and it may be economically beneficial to drop that lot. He stated that he would like to see a connection that is hinted at in the plan. It was the consensus of the Commission to direct the developer to move forward with the Preliminary Plat. 5:05: Receive Update of Pearson Bowers Drive Concept Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating that as the Commission is aware, Pearson Properties of Ramsey LLC, is considering a detached single- family development along Bowers Drive. He stated that staff recommends that the City make the following policy statements: 1) The current development proposal should postpone further review until the Overlay District Amendment is approved by the State of Minnesota. If the amendment is approved as proposed, the City would support the proposed lot sizes, as they would exceed the minimum lot size requirements after Overlay District Amendment. This would be a non -binding policy statement. 2) The City supports the development of private well and septic due to surrounding built environment. Existing homes are at least one acre in size and are on private well and septic. Utilities are not anticipated to be available in Bowers Drive. The Development would provide a permanent buffer to serve as density transitioning as indicated on the plan set in exchange for the deviation on the municipal water and sanitary sewer requirement. This would be a non -binding policy statement. 3) The Development shall reserve a connection point for Bowers Drive for public safety purposes. Whether this connection point shall be for Emergency Access Only or public use shall be discussed at a future date. Planning Commission/July 21, 2016 Page 10 of 20