Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/05/2002

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PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #5: Request for Sketch Plan Approval of Longfield Minor Subdivision; Case of Robert Longfield Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that the City received an application from Robert Longfield requesting sketch plan approval to create a new lot from his existing 10-acre parcel located on 177"' Ave. The applicant is requesting to create a new 2.08-acre parcel and keep the existing homestead on 7.9 acres. The applicant initially applied for a variance to the minimum lot size of 2.5 acres and was denied by the Board of Adjustment on July 11, 2002. The applicant appealed the denial and the City Council approved the variance to lot size at their July 23, 2002 meeting. City Ordinances require that newly created and existing lots have 200 feet of frontage on a public road. Staff initially had concern that Lot 2, Block 1 (the existing homestead) would be deficient in meeting the lot width requirement. However, after reviewing City Ordinances, it was determined that Lot 2, Block 1 will meet the lot width requirement as defined in City Ordinances. City Ordinances also require that the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provisions for the continuation of existing and future streets into adjoining areas. The proposed minor subdivision does not show the continuation of the existing 177th Ave. right-of- way to the eastern border of the applicant's property. Staff has brought the issue of providing a new right-of-way forward to the applicant. Mr. Longfield has objected to dedicating this right-of- way at this time. Staff has had a series of meetings with the applicant and from those discussions, staff is proposing that no right-of-way be dedicated at this time. However, language will be inserted into the development agreement that will require Mr. Longfield to dedicate the right-of-way at the time the eastern portion of Lot 2 is resubdivided. Since there is no need for the City to own and maintain a right-of-way corridor until lots are created that will need the access, staff feels that this may be an acceptable solution. The plat will be reviewed for park dedication and trail dedication requirements at a future Park Commission meeting. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to approve the Longfield sketch plan contingent on language being included in the development agreement requiring the applicant to dedicate right-of-way when Lot 2, Block 1, is resubdivided and compliance with the City. Staff Review letter dated August 29, 2002. Further discussion: Commissioner Johnson inquired if anyone was present to address the issue. Robert Longfield, 5751 177t~' Avenue NW, Ramsey, noted that he did submit a list of signatures from all of his neighbors stating that they were not in opposition to the plan. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Johnson, Kociscak, and Reeve. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #6: Request for Site Plan Review; Case of Gary Gruber Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that the City received an application request for site plan review from Diamonds Sports Bar and Grill. Diamonds is planning on constructing an addition to enclose their outdoor bar/kitchen and create more office space in the rear of their building. The Planning Commission/September 5, 2002 Page 2 of 16