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Case #3: Request for Final Plat Review of Clemens Second Addition: Case of Vincent Clemens Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Vincent and Evelyn Clemens are proposing a minor subdivision to convert one existing outlot into one buildable lot generally located at the corner of Ebony Street and 137th Avenue NW. The subject property is zoned R-1 MUSA and lies within the Critical Overlay District for the Mississippi River. The proposed lot will be 16,240 square feet in size, which exceeds the minimum lot size of 12,150 square feet, and conforms to the minimum lot width of 90 feet. Mr. Trudgeon advised access to the proposed lot will be gained from Ebony Street. Sewer and water facilities recently became available to Outlot A of Clemens Addition and the lot will hook up to these facilities located in Ebony Street. The Planning Commission heard the request for sketch plan review on November 2, 2005, and had no additional comments or concerns. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request to replat Outlot A of Clemens Addition to Lot 1, Block 1, Clemens Second Addition. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #05-11-386 granting final plat approval of Clemens Second Addition, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated November 18, 2005. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Olson, Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #4: Request for Site Plan Review for Minks Custom Homes: Case of Minks Custom Homes Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated Case Nos. 4 and 5 will be discussed together. He explained Minks Custom Homes, LLC submitted a site plan for the development of a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant office/warehouse facility located generally at the southeast corner of Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW and Sunfish Lake Court. Ben Minks is proposing to construct a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant facility by combining two lots through a minor plat to create one, buildable lot. The property is zoned E-1 Employment Office and warehousing uses are permitted within this district. Retail is also permitted, but is limited to 20% of the space of any proposed building. The proposed structure will be a multi-tenant building with eight bays for office/warehousing uses. One bay will be occupied by the offices of Minks Custom Homes. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the site plan conforms to all setbacks, architectural standards, and lot coverage requirements. There are some minor issues with the landscaping plan and grading plan, as outlined in the Staff Review Letter and a tree preservation plan is also requested. The Council has authorized the City of Ramsey to write down the cost of the land through Tax Increment Financing. All fees associated with development will be the responsibility of the applicant. Mr. Trudgeon indicated the Planning Commission heard this case on October 6, 2005, and tabled both the site plan review and the sketch plan review of the plat so the applicant could submit a revised site plan that indicated the requested changes concerning the future addition. The Commission heard the case again on November 3, 2005, and recommended approval contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. City Council / November 22, 2005 Page 8 of 23