Agenda - Council - 06/11/1985 - Special

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NORTHFORK I)t VI. LOPMENT F!NAL PLAN STAGE GENERAL BACKGROUND Northfork is a residential proposal consisting of approximately 136 acres located in the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, on the Elk Rlver/Ramsey City line. The site was formerly owned by Cmneral Mills Corporation and was considered a candidate site for its future corporate needs. The property is now under the ownership of North Fork, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, the applicant and developer for the proposed subdivision. SITE CHARACTERISTICS The site, which generally measures 1,4,5~1 feet on its north/south dimension and approximately 3,g()() feet on its east/w~t, abuts Jarvis Street on the west and its northern boundary is the north ltn,, ,,t %ection 18, Township 32 North, Range 25 West. A portion of the extreme north~t corner o1' the site, below contour 873 feet, is subject to 100 year storm fl~ndtng occurrences; however, with this small exception, the site is very ~uttahl~ tor the proposed use. The design of the subdivision will accommodate the low floodable area. Approximately 65% of the site is woodland, dominated by oak and the associated understory vegetation species. SITE PLAN CONCEPT The development concept is to create 2-1/2 acre average lots for single family detached owner occupied homes. The plan attempts to maximize the number of lots with overstory woodland cover. This is accomplished by aligning the public access road through the unwooded areas and extending lots into the woodland and also by extending cul-de-sacs from open areas into and penetrating the woodland for more desirable home sites. The net result is that of the 42 lots only 3 are without natural woodland, while all others are partially or completely within nature woodland areas. The curve and linear design of the roads will further enhance the aesthetic qualities of the new subdivision. Open space platted as Outlots A and R is provided as commaon area for the use of the home owners. These outlots will remain ~ipen for inperpetuity and will include a picnic area and a double tennis court in Outlot A. These amenities will be provided as Individual homes are occupt~l a~l the need exists, Maintenance of Outlots A and l½ and the amenities contaln~,l therein will be the responsibility of the H~neowner's Association. ASSOCIATION AND COVENANTS Accompanying the final '~lat and final engineering documents are a draft copy of the Homeowner's Association documents, ~m~ting forth the legal and financial responsibilities of the homeowner, their requirements, bylaws and maintenance provisions. Covenants concerning prohibited and permitted uses of and on the lots are also set forth to ensure a quality development and aid in maintaining real estate values for the area.