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-204- WHEREAS, the proposed development will require extension of Argon Street N.W. to the south, which is a cul -de -sac that currently exceeds the 600 foot maximum length; however, the Ramsey Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the cul -de -sac length on July 10, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Applicant will be responsible for the cost of providing public improvements to the Subject Property and all City costs incurred in processing the development request; and WHEREAS, there are no environmentally sensitive resources located on the Subject Property but there is a high quality wetland to the south that prevents the connection of Argon Street N.W. to Xkimo Street N.W.; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property does not contain any significant greenway or open space corridors that are appropriate for preservation; and WHEREAS, there is sufficient sewer and water capacity to service - the proposed development; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 9.20.05, Subd. 3.c of the City Code, no density transition will be required between the proposed land use and existing land uses to the north and east; and WHEREAS, that the Subject Property is located south of Trott Brook; and WHEREAS, the land use change from medium density residential to low density residential development is compatible with existing development to the north and east. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby determines that the Applicant's request complies with the Interim Policy For Land Use Changes and approves the request for a land use designation change of the Subject Property from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. 2) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes City Staff to submit the necessary documentation to Metropolitan Council for an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation to low density residential. 3) That this land use change in the Comprehensive Plan shall become effective concurrent with the City's receipt of notification of approval from Metropolitan Council. 4) That the rezoning of the Subject property to R -1 Low Density Residential shall become effective upon City Council action to adopt an ordinance declaring the rezoning. RESOLUTION #06-08 - Page 2 of