Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2006

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CASE REQUEST FOR SKETCH PLAN REVIEW OF EBONY ADDITION: CASE OF CITY OF RAMSEY By: Breanne Dalnes, Associate Planner Background: The City of Ramsey is seeking to replat the land generally located on the southwest comer of Ebony Street and 141st Avenue. The purpose of this subdivision is to assemble two lots to create one buildable lot. As part of the subdivision, the City will plat the southern extent of Ebony Street and the portion of McKinley Street that lles on the subject property. This land will be sold and, with TIF assistance, will be developed in the future. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) Site location map Sketch Plan City Staffreview letter dated January 27, 2006 Notification: Sketch plans are not subject to a public hearing. Observations: The subject property is zoned E-2 Employment. The newly created lot conforms to the minimum lot size of one acre and minimum lot width of 200 feet. The permitted uses within this district include manufacturing, office buildings, and warehousing facilities. The site will receive access from Ebony Street. It is recommended that the construction of Ebony Street and McKinley Street will coincide with the platting of Ebony Addition, and will be funded through tax increment financing or some other source. The purpose of this construction is to initiate the completion of McKinley Street from Jasper Street to Sunfish Lake Boulevard and provide access to the site. There is an existing 40 foot utility easement along the east side of the proposed lot. Also, a gas pipe lies underground on the northeast comer of the site, and is being vacated prior to sale of the property. Standard drainage and utility easements will be taken around the perimeter of the property. 79