Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/11/2021 - Work Session

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Commissioner Anderson stated that this would set a precedent in this area. He stated that he would support the suggestion by staff for public input. He asked if this change would make the lot lawful nonconforming. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that it would be permitted but would not be conforming with the standards. He confirmed that the zoning is rural developing with a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. He stated that a variance would be required should the Commission support the request rather than attempting to make a larger policy change to support a request for one parcel. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would not want to set a precedent that this could be done in any place. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill provided examples in different neighborhoods, noting that this situation does not come forward very often. Commissioner Anderson stated that if there can be consensus from the neighborhood in support of the request, he could also support the request. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that she would like to see input from the overall neighborhood as there are many other lots in the overall neighborhood that are similarly setup and therefore could essentially submit a similar request. Ms. Graw stated that she would want to work with the City to place a covenant on the lot to place limitations on the type of home that could be constructed, to ensure it would fit with the neighborhood. She stated that in order to stay in her home she needs additional income and saw this as a viable option. Chairperson Bauer asked if a public input meeting could be scheduled prior to the March meeting. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that staff could que that up to match that timeframe and from there the property owner could invest the additional funds to submit application. He stated that perhaps the item does not appear on the March regular meeting agenda as it could take a few weeks for the applicant to develop their plans following public input. Chairperson Bauer confirmed the consensus of the Commission to direct staff to schedule a public input session to gather input from the surrounding neighborhood. 2.02: Review Java Properties Concept Plan Senior Planner McGuire Brigl presented a concept plan from Java Properties for a new commercial building west of Casey’s on Sunwood Drive NW. The subject property is owned by the City of Ramsey and is approximately 13 acres in size, noting that the applicant would only be purchasing a plat a portion of that property. She asked the Commission to provide feedback to the applicant on the plan and specifically note any items they would like to see added or removed from the project. Planning Commission/ February 11, 2021 Page 3 of 10