Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/07/2013

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CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE APPLICATION TECHNICAL REVIEW FILE DATE 11/1/13 PROJECT ADDRESS DIEHL ACRES PROJECT TITLE ESCROW # 113852 DEPARTMENT: Planning TECHNICAL REVIEWER: Name: Tim Gladhill Phone: 763-576-4308 Email: tgladhill@ci.ramsey.mn.us We offer the following comments regarding your request for a Preliminary Plat for Diehl Acres: General: The applicant is requesting Sketch Plan Review of Diehl Acres. This plat is located on the north side of Green Valley Road across from Green Valley Greenhouse. The Sketch Plan contemplates the creation of one (1) new buildable lot. The existing parcel has a dwelling and multiple accessory structures. The Plat would create a buildable lot with the intent to build a second dwelling on the north side of the County Ditch that traverses the Property. The Application has been forwarded to the Anoka County Highway Department, as it is located along a County Road. Setbacks: Re i uired Proposed: Front ard: 30 feet Side ard uninhabitable: 6 feet Side ard habitable: 10 feet Side ard corner: 30 feet Rear ard: 30 feet Minimum lot width: 80/corner 90 Meets/Exceeds Minimum Meets/Exceeds Minimum Meets/Exceeds Minimum Meets/Exceeds Minimum Meets/Exceeds Minimum Meets/Exceeds Minimum *Note: Minimum Lot Width is measured at front yard setback (30 feet from front property line), not front property line, nor at curb line. It appears that the proposed Sketch Plan meets or exceeds minimum standards required by City Code related to the above. Note: Staff is concerned about the layout of the proposed new dwelling, stacked vertically from the public road (Green Valley Road). Often times, this scenario is considered a 'Flag Lot'. However, the proposal meets the minimum lot width standard, and the City's Public Safety Staff have reviewed the request and have no objection. Proper access construction, maintenance, and signage to direct emergency vehicles shall be required. The action of recording of the Plat will result in one (1) existing accessory structure on the newly created parcel prior to the construction of the new dwelling. As it is anticipated that a new dwelling will be constructed in the near future, it is the City's policy to allow this on a temporary basis, until the dwelling is complete, with the submittal of a performance surety. Land Use and Zoning: The site is guided LDR on the Comprehensive Plan and zoned R-1, MUSA. The minimum lot size in the R-1, MUSA zone is 10,800 sq. ft. Each of the proposed lots meets the minimum lot size. Applicant shall provide total acreage of the proposed preliminary plat.