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CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE APPLICATION <br />TECHNICAL REVIEW FILE <br />DATE <br />MARCH 31, <br />2017 <br />PROJECT ADDRESS <br />7131 166' AVE <br />PROJECT. TITLE <br />PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCE REQUEST: HOMESTEAD ROAD <br />EscRow # <br />115464 <br />DEPARTMENT: <br />Community Development: Planning Division (Zoning Code) <br />TECHNICAL REVIEWER: <br />Name: Chris Anderson, City Planner <br />Phone: (763) 433-9817 <br />Email: canderson@citvoframsey.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 />