Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/26/2021

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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 08/26/2021 By: Brian McCann, Community Development Information 6.4. Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Resolution 421-248 Approving Preliminary Plat for North Brook Meadows, Case of Landform on behalf of Platinum Land, LLC (Project 21-131 - Hunt Property) Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a Preliminary Plat application from Landform on behalf of Platinum Land, LLC (the "Applicant") for a seventy-seven (77) lot residential subdivision west of Nowthen Blvd NW and south of 175th Ave NW. The site is a 40 acre piece of land, PID's: 03-32-25-34-0001 and 03-32-25-34-0002 (the "Subject Properties"). The Subject Properties are zoned R-1 MUSA and the Applicant has proposed all lots within the Single -Family (80 foot wide) lot width designation, as allowed in the R-1 MUSA zoning district. The majority of the Subject Properties are owned by the Hunt Family, a long-time resident of Ramsey, and the case was previously referred to as "Hunt Addition." Notification: The City attempted to notify all property owners, as reflected in the Anoka County Property Records, within 700 feet of the Subject Property of the request by U.S. Mail. The Public Hearing notice was also posted in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald. Observations/Alternatives: Summary The proposed preliminary plat shows 77 lots on the 40 acre piece of land. The proposed density is approximately 2.2 units per acre, which falls within the allowed density per City Zoning and the City's approved 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed preliminary plat does not require any variances, changes to City Code, or amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal does require a few unique items, which are noted below in the Next Steps section. In general, if the Preliminary Plat meets all City Code requirements and standards, the City must approve the Plat. Conformity with City Code The proposed preliminary plat does appear to generally meet the requirements of City Code. There are a few minor changes that will be required, as is typical with any sketch plan, preliminary plat, or subdivision application. The Preliminary Plat appears to meet all of the requirements for the R-1 MUSA District. All Staff comments are attached. Key Staff Comments . Wetlands and Floodplain: All wetlands will be delineated and approved by the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization, which will also need to issue a permit in order for work to start onsite. All floodplain will also need to be shown on the plat sheets. Wetlands will be encumbered by a 16.5 foot easement. The City of Ramsey can require as-builts with any new home that is built in the City. Based on the sensitive environmental nature and potential increase to insurance associated with owning a property by the floodplain, Staff will require as-builts for all of these lots. . Utilities: The City is working with Bolton and Menk on an Infrastructure Study for the general planning area of Trott Brook North, north of the Brook, and between Van olite St and Nowthen Blvd. The Infrastructure Study includes this property. The preliminary infrastructure study shows that this site could develop