Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/03/2001

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The minimum lot width in the R-1 Rural Residential District is 200 feet. Lot width is defined as the measurement of that portion of the lot that abuts the public road and if more than one road is involved, policy is to take the measurement at the road the driveway will access. In this case, Mr. Nordvik is proposing that both homes will use two existing accesses onto County Road 83. The lots are at least 200 feet wide adjacent to County Road #83. However, Code states that when there is a choice between a local street and a county or state road, the driveway should access the local street. Eland Street stubs into the subject property from the north and could serve Lot 2. Strict interpretation would require that the driveway for Lot 2 access Eland Street. If that were the case, a variance to the lot width would be required in order to build on Lot 2. By definition, Lot 2 would only be 66 feet wide where it abuts Eland Street. Another option is require the extension, dedication and construction of Eland Street to service Lot 2. Staff would recommend that the two existing driveways onto County Road #83 be utilized as temporary access. The minor subdivision development agreement should require that if and when the property subdivides further, both driveways will be converted to a local street interior to the plat. To facilitate this plan, staff is requesting that the corridors for the extension of Eland Street from the north and 157~ Avenue from the east be preserved within the plat boundaries by linear parks and drainage and utility easements. At the time the property is further subdivided, or upon the City's request, these easements would be conveyed to the City for road right of way purposes. The plat has been forwarded.to Anoka County Highway Department for review; no comments have been received to date. The developer is responsible for providing the City with a resubdivision plan to show an ultimate plan for the property if and when it is served by City sewer and water. A plan has been provided but should be modified to reflect the 37.5 foot wide park corridor along the south property boundary. The Park Commission reviewed the proposed subdivision on March 8, 2001. They have recommended dedication of a trail extension along the south boundary of the plat. The remainder of park dedication due would be satisfied with a cash payment. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision. Commission Action: Motion to approve the sketch plan for Nordvik Addition and recommend that the applicant proceed to the final plat stage contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated March 27, 2001. Review Checklist: Principal Planner City Engineer Parks/Utilities Supervisor PC: 4/3/01