Resolution - #06-09-310 - 09/26/2006

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WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting that the designated land use for the Subject Property be changed to Medium Density Residential which allows up to 7 dwelling units per acre; and WHEREAS, the adjacent land uses to the south and east are low density residential; and WHEREAS, the land use to the north is medium density residential; and WHEREAS, the land cover to the west is wetland and parkland. WHEREAS, the Ramsey Planning Commission met on July 10, 2006, conducted a public hearing, and reviewed the request in accordance with Resolution #05-04-110 (Interim Policy For Land Use Changes); and recommended denial of the comprehensive plan amendment based on inadequate reasoning to increase density and traffic concerns; and WHEREAS, there is a wetland on the western portion of the property and the applicant is in compliance with the Wetland Preservation and the City of Ramsey Wetland Buffer Ordinance with a proposed 30 foot buffer from the wetland, along with a 15 foot building setback from the buffer; and WHEREAS, the Applicant will be responsible for the cost of providing public improvements to the Subject Property, including construction of any necessary roadway improvements and all City costs incurred in processing the development request; and WHEREAS, the land use change from low density residential to medium density residential development for the three unplatted parcels on the northern portion of the site is compatible with existing development in the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, traffic impacts of the proposal have been determined for the adjacent streets and affected collector streets, and any impacts resulting in a safety hazard, increase in fire or police response time, or substantial increase in traffic congestion will be mitigated, and potential future travel corridors have been identified and preserved where feasible; and WHEREAS, the City's expenditures for new or additional services required by the proposed land use will be recovered if the proposal goes forward; and WHEREAS, environmentally sensitive resources are known, and as per section 9.21.01 of the city code "development is designed to minimize risk of environmental damage to these areas; and WHEREAS, sewer and water capacity is adequate to service the proposed development and existing residents shall be assessed for any necessary improvements; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property does preserve any significant greenway or open space areas; and WHEREAS, there IS sufficient sewer and water capacity to service the proposed development; and WHEREAS, that the Subject Property is located south of Trott Brook. RESOLUTION #06-09-310 Page 2 of 4