Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/04/2006

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CASE Public Hearing: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF EBONY ADDITION: CASE OF CITY OF RAMSEY By: Breanne Dairies, 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 lies 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 Preliminary Plat dated March 30, 2006 City Staffreview letter dated January 27, 2006, revised Apri128, 2006 Notification: According to City Code, property owners within 700 feet were notified of the public heating. 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. The construction of Ebony Street and McKinley Street will coincide with the platting of Ebony Addition. The purpose of constructing the streets at this time 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. 33