Resolution - #22-173 - 08/08/2022

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Councilmember Howell introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #22-173 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR MODIFYING AREAS OF LOW- AND MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL IN DAVIS FARMS SECOND ADDITION WHEREAS, the City Council has recently reviewed a preliminary plat request for land Southeast of Nowthen Boulevard and Green Valley Road NW, and finds it necessary to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan to allow the exchange of densities (the ‘Subject Properties’); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met and reviewed the associated Preliminary Plat for Davis Farms Second Addition on July 28, 2022, and were supportive of densities as requested aligning with the proposed lot lines; and WHERERAS, the proposed amendment does not reduce the overall density of the community while considering easements for Ditch 27; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment on September 9, 2022 and approved the proposed comprehensive plan amendment with contingencies as listed below. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the plat of Davis Farms Second Addition in accordance with relevant City Codes, contingent upon review and approval by Metropolitan Council 2) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes Staff to notify adjacent jurisdictions, complete necessary documentation, and work with the Metropolitan Council on submission and follow up on said amendment. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Specht, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Acting Mayor Riley Councilmember Howell Councilmember Specht Councilmember Woestehoff and the following voted against the same: None