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CC Regular Session 7.2. Meeting Date: 11/07/2022 By: Brian McCann, Community Development Information Title: Consider a Sketch Plan and Preliminary Plat for Cedar Acres (Project #22-136); Case of Tom Dehn Purpose/Background: Tom Dehn (the "Applicant") has applied for a Major Plat (Sketch Plan and Preliminary Plat) and Variance to minimum lot size to subdivide his property at 15060 Armstrong Blvd NW (the "Subject Property"). The proposal is a three (3) lot subdivision, with all lot sized lower than the required 2.5 acres. The Variance to the minimum lot size was approved at the October 2022 Planning Commission meeting, and is tied to approval of the Preliminary Plat. Additionally, the Applicant is also proposing to extend and upgrade the existing substandard cul-de-sac to a full-sized cul-de-sac. Notification: Staff attempted to notify property owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected in the Anoka County Property Records, of the request for Sketch Plan / Preliminary Plat and Variance consideration and the Public Hearing to be held by the Planning Commission on September 29, 2022. A notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Anoka County UnionHerald, the City's official newspaper. Two proposed development signs were placed on the property. A copy of the mailing map is provided in the case attachments. The public hearing was continued to the October Planning Commission due to additional needed information and revisions to plans. Residents that attended the September 29, 2022, meeting were informed the request would go to the October meeting. Staff provided contact information for those that planned to attend in person and were instructed to email City Staff for updates on the public hearing. Observations/Alternatives: Summary The Applicant is proposing a three (3) lot subdivision at the existing property of 15060 Armstrong Blvd NW. The property is zoned R-1 (Rural Developing) Residential and guided Rural Developing in the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The property is currently 4.49 acres in size with an existing access onto Armstrong Blvd to the east. The two (2) new lots would have access to 151 st Lane from the west, which is proposed to be extended by the Applicant and upgraded to a full cul-de-sac for the benefit of the public. Preliminary Plat The Preliminary Plat appears to meet all of the bulk standards of the current zoning district (with the exception of the minimum lot area which has an approved Variance by the Planning Commission), and does not propose a change to the Comprehensive Plan or approved zoning districts. The Final Plat will need to be approved by the City Council, after the City has reviewed and approved plans for Preliminary Plat. EPB Meeting - 10/17/2022 The Environmental Policy Board reviewed the proposed subdivision at their regular meeting on October 17, 2022, and recommended approval (6-0 vote) of the project in regards to the natural environmental aspects of the project (tree preservation and inventory plans). Continuation of the Public Hearing: At the September 29, 2022 regular meeting, the Planning Commission voted (5-1) to continue the public hearing to the October 27, 2022 meeting. The notification for the September meeting satisfied the requirements for