Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/12/2001

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The proposed townhouse units are adjacent to the 2.5 acre lots in the Pineview Estates 2nd Addition. The proposed single-family lots are approximately 14,000 sq. ft ( .32 acres) and are on the south side of 149th Ave. Staff needs clarification on the status of the large lot in the northeast part of the property shown in the sketch plan. The applicant has indicated that this area is an exception to the plat, but City records do not show it as a separate lot. The development proposes three access points onto the existing roadway system. Two accesses are proposed on CR 116. The eastern access onto CR 116 is a public street and appears to be well located. The western access onto CR 116 is proposed to be a private street. This access is not acceptable as proposed. The City has an agreement with Anoka County to limit the number of total (public and private) access points to six between CR 56 (Ramsey Blvd.) and CR 83 (Armstrong Blvd). A second western entrance to this development from CR 116 is permissible, however, it must be extended to the western boundary of the plat so that good public access is available to the parcel to the west. One access is proposed onto CR 56, a distance of 420 feet south of 149th Ave. It is in the public interest to minimize the number of accesses on the County trunk highway system. Therefore, staff recommends that this access be eliminated. Staff suggests that the new roadway connect to 149th Ave. at the Peridot St. intersection. The development is proposed to be developed in three phases. The townhouse area immediately adjacent to the wetland will be developed first with 100 residential units and the western part and the northeastern part developed at a later date. (See attached drawing showing phasing of project). Permits from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will need to be obtained for the wetland filling and stormwater management activities. City ordinances calls for sidewalk to be installed on all roads except cul-de-sacs. The concept plan does not show any sidewalks. Site Plan Review of the townhomes will be done at the same time as the rezoning and plat review is being conducted. The townhomes are proposed as eight-unit buildings. Grading and drainage, traffic generation reports, site improvements, etc., will be addressed in detail as part of the preliminary plat and rezoning process. Recommendation: City Staff recommends that the applicant resubmit a sketch plan making the changes outlined in the staff review letter dated July 5, 2001 Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the applicant resubmit a sketch plan that makes the changes outlined in the staff review letter dated July 5,2001. PC: 07/12/01 Reviewed by: Community Development Director Community Development Assistant City Engineer Copies to: City Administrator Parks/Utility Director