Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/04/2006

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CASE #: l Public Hearing: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILD OAKS OF RAMSEY; CASE OF RO~q TALLMAN By: Breanne Dairies, Associate Planner Background: Ron Tallman has applied for preliminary plat for the development of 13 new single-family lots on the property generally located on 173~d Avenue east of Puma Street. This application was submitted under the clustering requirements in City Code. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Preliminary Plat c) Utility Plan d) Tree Preservation Plan e) City Staffreview letter dated January 27, 2006, revised April 28, 2006 Notification: According to City Code, staff notified property owners within 700 feet of the subject property. Obsery..ations: : The applicant is proposing to plat 13 single-family lots on approximately 36 acres on 173~d Avenue east of Puma Street. The property is located in the R-1 Rural Developing District, which has a minimum density of 1 lot per 2.5 acres or 0.4 units per acre. As submitted, the plan is showing a gross density of approximately 0.39 units per acre. The 13 new lots meet R-I Rural Developing standards for lot size and width. This site is pr/madly wetland area, with the exception of the area that is being developed. Some wetland impact is proposed for the construction of the road, as well as wetland mitigation. These issues will be reviewed by the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization, which will require permitting. The proposed lots will be served by a common septic system and constructed to hook up to municipal sewer and water when they become available to the property. The septic system design and location was reviewed in accordance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Chapter 7080 and the design guidelines for large systems. As part of the requirements for cluster developments, a detailed plan for the design, management, and maintenance of the community septic system has been submitted and is generally acceptable to City Staff. The utility plan indicates the intent to construct individual wells on the property. Details on the installation and maintenance of water pipes have been submitted and are generally acceptable to City Staff.