Agenda - Council - 03/07/1985 - Special Joint with Planning and Zoning Commission

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I I Mr. Lloyd Schnelle Clerk-Administrator I I Metropolitan Council 300 Metro Square Building Seventh and Robert Streets St. Paul, Minnesota 55401 Telephone (6~2) 29~-62,59 City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 Re: City of Ramsey Resolution No. 840233: Rum River Hills PUD Preliminary Approval of the Dear Lloyd: I have reviewed the proposed plat and resolution for the Rum River Hills PUD and offer the following con~nents. The current plat is apparently a revision to the one reviewed earlier by Bob Ryan, with the addition of three lots, which changes the gross density from one unit per eight acres to one unit per seven acres. I I 2. Whether the density is one unit per eight or one unit per seven is insig- nificant. What is at issue is how these densities relate to the one per 10 density standard for the rural service area established by the city's comprehensive plan. It appears that the city has not yet designed a method for applying this density standard as an integral part of its review process. For example, it is not uncommon for a community to apply the one · . per 10 density standard on a section by section basis, which allows for flexibility and the transfer of density between developments within a section. as Within the rural portions of Ramsey, this method is problematic due to the number of lots that have already been platted. I I I be The lots already platted must be factored in when applying the one per 10 density standard. The question of appropriate density, in my estimation, will continue to arise as the city reviews each proposed development in the rural area until the city establishes a policy as to how to apply the one per 10 density standard. a. A policy is needed to ensure consistency between development reviews. be The policy should be included as part of the revisions to the city's zoning ordinance, which I understand is currently under way. An Equal Opportunity Employer