Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/07/2002

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Sketch Plan/Preliminary Plat -Highlands at River Park 44 Addition November 1, 2002 Page 4 of 5 in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and eligible for redevelopment with single family homes at urban densities. The four lots are all served by septic systems and private wells and range from 0.83 to 0.87 acres in size. The new density transition ordinance does not clearly state what the requirements would be, if any, in situations where the adjacent property is in the M-USA, zoned the same, but currently consists of larger lots. Subd. 3.b.l.(a) of the ordinance would seem to indicate that no transiti~ning is require.cl. Subd. 3.b.l.(b) of the ordinance could be broadlY interpreted to require a Level C Vegetative Buffer (45 foot wide landscape with overstory, evergreen, and understory trees). Additionally, there is always the possibility of an' 'alternative agreed upon by the Developer and the City' if transition/ng is determined to be appropriate in these instances. Given these facts, staff would propose that some form of additional landscaping be located along the western border to screen the existing lots on Argon St. Please be prepared to discuss this matter at the Planning Commission meeting on November 7, 2002. For your information, in previous cases similar to yours, the Planning Commission and City Council has taken a case by case approach in trying to determine what would be necessary ro fulfill density transition obligations. Factors that they look at include surrounding lot size and existing vegetation and grades. 12. Trail Development: An eight foot bituminous trail along 153rd Ave. was constructed as part of the Highlands at River Park subdivision. 13. Stormwater Management: The City has established a storm water management fee that must be paid prior to release of the finaI plat for recording. The 2002 rate is $375 per lot. The City will be considering a new amount as part of the 2003 fee schedule. 14. Park Dedication: The City has established a park dedication fee that must be paid prior to release of the final plat for recording. The 2002 rate is $1700 per lot. The City will be considering a new amount as part of the 2003 fee schedule. The Park and Recreation Commission-will be reviewing your preliminary plat at their regular meeting on November 14, 2002. 15. Trail Development Fees: The City has established a trail development fee that must be paid prior to release of the final plat for recording. The 2002 rate is $400 per lot. The City will be considering a new amount as part of the 2003 fee schedule. 1'6. Sanitary Sewer and Water Trunk Fees: The City has established a sanitary sewer and water trunk fee that must be paid prior to release of the final plat for recordingl The 2002 rate is $1814 per lot. The City will be considering a new amount as part of the 2003 fee schedule. The Planning Commission will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Ramsey Fire Station No. 2, 15050 Armstrong Blvd. NW, to review your preliminary plat. A copy of the case co_vet sheet is enclosed. _. I 01 I I ! I I I I I I I I 1 I 74 1