Agenda - Council - 07/24/1978 - Laserfiche WebLink

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-3- The access to the development f~om 153rd Avenue is proposed by a driveway 20 feet in width. We do not feel this is adequate and ~ would recommend the driveway be a minimum of 24 feet in width. We feel the additional width is necessary to accomOdate winter condi- tions when driveways tend to narrow. As noted before, Mr. Raatikka will attempt to have defined the necessary drainage easement areas prior to the meeting. Other easements will not require consideration until such time as the re- maining undeveloped area is platted. Other detailed performance standards as required by ordinance in- cluding setbacks, street frontage, etc., have been complied with. Community Involvement - Admittedly, we .are uncertain as to the intent of this section of the ordinance. However, it is obvious that such a facility will not only provide a needed service for the citizens of Ramsey but will also pro-' vide tax base. We don't feel any adverse environmental conditions will result from this construction. The adjacent land use, in our opinion, is not a real concern at this time as adjacent lands are currently vacant. This will become a con- cern at such time that the adjoining lands develop. However, the potential design configuration of the adjoining open lands appears to be quite acceptable. Public safety will only be affected to the extent where emergency medical treatment could be received, if necessary, by the citizens of Ramsey in a shorter time span. The other item that must be addressed by the Commission is determination of the area subject to park fees, at this time. In reviewing this matter, with no Park Board input, we determined that the park fees should be in cash in lieu of land as there are park facilities avail- able in the adjoining residential area. CRB:sb cc: Peter Raatikka