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CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE APPLICATION <br /> TECHNICAL REVIEW FILE <br /> DATE MARCH 31, PROJECT ADDRESS 7131 166TH AVE <br /> 2017 <br /> PROJECT.TITLE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCE REQUEST:HOMESTEAD ROAD <br /> ESCROW# 115464 <br /> DEPARTMENT: Community Development:Planning Division(Zoning Code) <br /> Name: Chris Anderson, City Planner <br /> TECHNICAL REVIEWER: Phone: (763) 433-9817 <br /> Email: canderson&cityoframsey.coM <br /> We offer the following comments regarding the Preliminary Plat submittal for Homestead Road as it relates <br /> to the City's Zoning Code. The Preliminary Plat submittal consists of three(3)sheets,prepared by Advance <br /> Surveying & Engineering Co. and dated October 18, 2016, revised March 2, 2017. The proposal also <br /> includes a variance request to deviate from the minimum lot depth requirement. Two(2)exhibits,prepared <br /> by Advance Surveying & Engineering Co. and dated January 13, 2017, were also received relating the <br /> variance request. <br /> Staff provides the following comments that require revisions: <br /> Sheet SI (Preliminary Plat) <br /> 1. On Lot 2,there appears to be a measurement noted as 6.9 feet,what is this measurement for? This <br /> must be clarified on the Plan Set. <br /> 2. Net density clarification required. Calculation shows gross area divided by the total number of <br /> units. Net density is defined as net acreage(gross acreage minus wetlands)divided by total number <br /> of units. It may be that the gross area already subtracted out the wetlands, but the acreage of <br /> wetland should be listed under the Net Density Information. <br /> 3. Side yard setback for habitable portions of a structure is ten (10) feet. It is unclear whether the <br /> proposed home on Lot 3 is compliant with that setback. This is also applicable to Lot 1; it is <br /> assumed that there will be some habitable space behind the garage (based on Exhibit 1) and thus <br /> that portion of the structure is subject to the ten(10)foot setback as well. The ten(10)foot building <br /> setback line shall be shown on Sheet S1 and Exhibits 1 &2 to verify compliance. <br /> 4. As proposed,Lots 1 and 3 require a variance to the lot depth standard. This will be considered by <br /> the Planning Commission at the same time they consider the Preliminary Plat. <br /> 5. Based on the proximity of the proposed home on Lot 3 to the wetland setback to the north and east, <br /> any potential patio or deck would need to be located near the northeast corner of the home and will <br /> not be permitted to encroach into this setback area. <br /> Sheet S2 (Grading Plan) <br /> 1. Both proposed rain gardens shall be encumbered with drainage and utility easements. <br /> 2. A Maintenance Agreement for both rain gardens shall be required. Preparation of this Agreement <br /> is the responsibility of the Applicant and the Agreement is subject to review and approval of the <br /> City. Note that these will need to be maintained by each property owner,not the City. <br /> 3. A planting plan for each rain garden is required. Note that it is recommended to use a limited <br /> number of plant species in each garden to simplify maintenance activities of the future property <br />