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Our !Almon: To work together to respcaibty grow Our community, and to provide quality, COM4ffeciive, and efficient government ser ices. CC Regular Session 7. 4. Meeting Date: 02/26/2019 By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development Information Title: Consider Multiple Actions Related to Harvest Estates 2nd Addition; Case of Meadow Creek Builders • Introduce Ordinance # 19-04 Amending Official Zoning Map • Adopt Resolution #19-025 Approving Preliminary Plat and Rezoning for Harvest Estates 2nd Addition Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a preliminary plat application for a fifteen (15) lot residential subdivision. The Applicant has proposed to subdivide the approximately six and a half (6.5) acre parcel into fifteen (15) single family lots serviced by City utilities. The site is generally located at the site of the old municipal center, east of Nowthen Boulevard and south of Alpine Drive. The lot is legally described as Lot 25, Block 1 Harvest Estates (the "Subject Property"). The proposed lots are 65-feet wide; a separate case is handling the proposed creation of a new zoning district(s). This case also includes a zoning amendment (map) to rezone the Subject Property from R-1 Residential (MUSA) to R-1A Residential (MUSA). This would rezone the property to a new residential zoning ditsrict allowing 65 foot -wide lots. Notification: Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within a 700 foot radius of the Subject Property of the Public Hearing via Standard US Mail. The Public Hearing was also published in the City's official newsletter, the Anoka County Union Herald. The Planning Commission met and held the public hearing on February 7, 2019. Staff received written comments that are included as an attachment to this case. Observations/Alternatives: Preliminary Plat Summary: The proposed preliminary plat shows 15 detached villas. The proposal does not meet all of the current R-1 Residential (MUSA) District standards, but the proposed lot sizes are becoming more popular. With that in mind, Staff has prepared an ordinance amendment creating a new Zoning District to accomodate these lot types. The proposed gross density of the project is —3 units/acre, which meets the R-1 Residential (MUSA) District requirements. 14 of the 15 homes are accessed off 152nd Ln and 152nd Circle, 1 home is accessed off Krypton Terrace. The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA) District (subject to the Zoning Amendment referenced above). Roads/Connection: The preliminary plat shows the access off Nowthen Blvd remaining. Staff worked with the Development Review Committee and has requested that the developer maintain this access to driveable levels while grading and construction occur. Staff will finalize a decision on this access at time of Final Plat.