Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/12/2001

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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. Staff recommended that the applicant resubmit a sketch plan making the changes outlined in the staff review letter dated July 5, 2001 Commissioner Kociscak noted that he would be abstaining from discussion of this case. Dale Runkle, Director of Land Development for Bright Keys, gave a brief history of Bright Keys Building and Development Corporation. He explained that they presently have a purchase agreement with Peter Kociscak for a portion of the property with the main focus of the project being located along C.R. #116. Chairperson Nixt inquired if the sketch plan was for the entire parcel or only the area subject to the purchase agreement. Community Development Director Frolik replied that the sketch plan review applied to the entire site. Mr. Runkle explained that Bright Keys has worked with the property owner to develop an overall plan for the site. Chairperson Nixt stated that the property was currently zoned industrial and inquired if the rezoning would require a major Comprehensive Plan amendment. Planning Commission/July 12, 2001 Page 9 of 23