Resolution - #97-05-135 - 05/27/1997

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That with regard to the MUSA boundary as it relates to the Apple Ridge subdivision, the City Attorney has been directed to research that issue and report to City Council on May 27, 1997. o That a Minnesota Supreme Court case has established a precedent that it is arbitrary and capricious for a municipality to refuse to adopt a zoning ordinance implementing its comprehensive plan. 8. That the Applicant is proposing to develop the plat with single family urban residential lots. That the Subject Property is currently zoned R-1 Rural Residential and the surrounding adjacent properties to the west, south and north are zoned R-1 Rural Residential. However, the adjacent 40-acre parcel to the south is in the MUSA and is eligible for development at urban standards with an appropriate rezoning. 10. That Section 9.20.03 of the Ramsey City Code states that the intent of the R-1 Rural Residential District is to accommodate single-family dwelling units on land outside the Urban Service Area. 11. That Section 9.20.03 of the Ramsey City Code states that the intent of the R-1 Urban Residential District is to accommodate single-family dwelling units on land in the Urban Service Area. 12. That the proposed zoning amendment will not substantially adversely impair the use or market value of any surrounding property. 13. That the proposed zoning amendment will not change the essential character of the area, which is residential. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Haas Steffen Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Beahen Councilmember Zimmerman and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None RESOLUTION #97-05-135 Page 2 of 3