Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/01/1990

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CASE #7 REQUEST FOR SKETCH PLAN REVIEW OF CEDAR ACRES ADDITION; CASE OF GOOD VALUE HOMES AND ARADCO, INC. By: Mark S. Banwart, Community Development Director Background: The proposed subdivision consists of 27 urban residential lots and 1 commercial lot on approximately 11 acres of land. The existing zoning classification for this parcel is I-1 Industrial District. The City initiated rezoning of this area is being proposed as R-1U Urban Residential District. The property is generally located on the North 360 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 32, Range 25, Anoka County, Minnesota. The P.I.N. is 26-32-25-33-0001. For your information, the following items are enclosed: A) B) C) D) E) F) Site location map Proposed subdivision Letter from John R. Peterson, Vice President of Development (March 14, 1990) City Engineer's Review (March 27, 1990) City Landscape Architect's Review (April 2, 1990) Letter from Hunters Hill residents (April 19, 1990) Observations: On March 15, 1990, the City of Ramsey received an application and sketch plan from Good Value Homes, Inc. and ARADCO, Inc. On April 13, 1990, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission tabled this case until a special meeting is held on April 17, 1990 at the site location in order to, first hand, inspect the drainage and review compliance the CUP for Sauter Mining and Grading. Since the proposed subdivision is located in an I-1 Industrial District, the site will require rezoning. On April 11, 1990, the Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission accepted cash to satisfy the park dedication requirements. On April 13, 1990, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission tabled the case pending the submittal of additional information and a meeting between the developers and residents. On April 17, 1990, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission held a special on-site meeting to review the proposed property of Cedar Acres with respect to drainage needs in the area. Residents in the Hunters Hill Addition expressed their concerns and the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Engineer and Developers answered questions. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends sketch plan approval of Cedar Acres Addition as per the City Engineer's Review dated March 27, 1990, and City Landscape Architect's Review and contingent upon appropriate rezoning.