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Case #4: Request for Preliminary Plat Review of West Ramsey Industrial Park; Case of J.R. Land and Cattle Company Community Development Director Frolik stated that J.R. Land and Cattle Co., L.L.C., is proposing to plat property located north of Highway #10 on the City's common border with Elk River. The area to be platted is approximately 17.29 acres in size. The preliminary plat is proposing to plat one, 4.3-acre lot and one 2.3-acre lot for development. Lot 1 is proposing to be utilized by the light industrial user Minndak. The preliminary plat is proposing to also plat two outlots; Outlot A will be utilized for future platting and development and Outlot B will be preserved for a future road connection to Alpine Drive. The developer has agreed to convey Outlot B to the City upon request. Lot 1 meets the I-acre minimum lot area and 200 foot lot width requirements for industrial parcels. Lot 2 meets the 1-acre minimum lot size requirement and is subject to an 80-foot lot width requirement because the parcel fronts onto a cul-de-sac. Staff has determined that Lot 2 meets the 80-foot lot width requirement. A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will be required for the subject project area. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are proposed to receive public street access via the extension of 156th Lane NW. The extension of 156'~ Lane will require construction of the road on a small portion of a drainage and utility easement located in the City of Elk River. It is staff's understanding that the applicant is coordinating this effort with the City of Elk River. Staffwill be requesting confirmation of the agreement between the applicant and the City of Elk River prior to submittal of a final plat. The remainder of road right-of-way necessary to connect this street to the future road corridor to the east in Ramsey Commercial Park 2"d Addition is being preserved as Outlot B and will be conveyed to the City upon request. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan states a general policy that new commercial developments should be serviced with urban utilities. Municipal water and sewer are not available to the site at this time. Therefore, the development agreement will incorporate language requiring parcels to connect to urban services within two years of availability. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has begun a TH 10 Interregional Corridor Management Plan for State Highway #10. Howard R. Green Company made a presentation to the City showing different options for the portion of Highway #10 located in the City of Ramsey. The exact alignment of the fi'eeway has not been determined, however, MnDOT has stated their preference for the northernmost alignment that would be located immediately adjacent to the BNSF Rail system. The City Council adopted a resolution on January 8, 2002, stating the City's support for the TH 10 Interregional Corridor Management Plan to convert TH 10 to a freeway system. It was noted that the adopted resolution does not specify a preferred alignment. Converting State Highway #10 to a freeway could have a substantial impact on the property. The applicant is aware of the TH 10 study and has decided to proceed with development plans. The Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan on January 10, 2001. The Park Commission recommended that park dedication be satisfied through a cash payment in the amount of $17,062. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed plat and held a public hearing on February 7, 2002. There was no citizen input during the public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended preliminary plat approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated February 1, 2002. City Council/February 26, 2002 Page 10 of 35