Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/28/2021

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quarter acre lots). The City cannot force a private property owner to connect to City utilities, even if they are put in the road in front of their home. This right is protected in the City Charter. • Sidewalks and Trails: The City requires a sidewalk on every side of a public street. Additionally, the City will require a trail along 173rd. Additionally, there will need to be a pedestrian crossing on 173rd. • Roads:173rd will need to be upgraded to a full public road as part of this project. The Applicant is working with the Applicant to the north coordinating on this item. It is likely that there will be a cost -share agreement outlined as part of road project, which will be discussed with the Applicants and City Council at a future date. This road must be upgraded as part of this project, in order to properly serve the new residents. • Lot Sizes and Alignments: All of the proposed lots are 80 foot wide lots, proposed outside of the large gas easement on the property. EAW Based on the scale of the project, Minnesota Statutes require that this project complete an EAW. The Environmental Analysis Worksheet was approved for distribution by the City Council with a one month public comment period, ending on October 28, 2021. As of the date of this case being published, no comments have been received on the EAW. Staff will provide a verbal update if comments are received by the Planning Commission meeting date. The EAW is available for review at: http://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/748/Trott-Brook-Crossing Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning (SW parcel) The southwestern most lot in the project area is currently zoned R-1 Rural Developing and guided for Rural Residential in the City's comprehensive plan. That specific property is just under 30 acres and is significantly encumbered by wetland. As part of this project, the Applicant has requested to rezone and reguide this area to Low Density Residential and rezone it to R-1 MUSA 80, allowing for 7 lots to exist or encroach onto this property area. Parks The Application includes dedication of park land and historic barn buildings in the northeast corner of the site. The City is excited at the opportunity to bring a larger public park to this area through the dedication of land and buildings, as well as the ability to protect the historic buildings and pay homage to the history of the property. The Applicant is proposing to dedicate 10.8 acres of fully buildable land, and 4.3 acres of land underneath an electric transmission line for the park. Land under the electric transmissions lines will likely be used for parking, while the remainder of the land shall be used for other park amenities. The historic buildings will remain on the property. Platting Process 1. Sketch Plan - Identify red flags and direct the Applicant on moving forward to Preliminary Plat 2. Preliminary Plat - Engineering documents, formal public hearing, if approved, the project has entitlement (we are here) 3. Final Plat - Construction documents and legal agreements, only heard by City Council City Code Sections • Section 117-111: R-1 Residential (Existing and Proposed Zoning) • Section 117-588: Major Plat • Section 117-614: Subdivision Design Standards Funding Source: The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with review. Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution #21-309 and Ordinance #21-23. Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution #21-309 and Ordinance #21-23.