Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/05/2007

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Zoning with the points discussed. At the time that Ramsey Crossings moves ahead with site plans the area will be rezoned. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Ordinance #07- 04 to anlend Section 9.20.28 (B-3 Business District) of Chapter 9 of City Code. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated this is a creative approach to move this along by plugging the need into the zone as opposed to the other way around. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated this is built to be flexible, but with flexibility there are some fears of the unknown. Staff and Council will review things diligently to be sure there is the right fit. There is a need to be flexible to relate to the market that is out there right now. A roll call vote was perfonned by the Recording Secretary: Mayor Gamec: aye Councilmember Dehen: aye Councilmernber Elvig: aye Councilrnember Jeffrey: aye Councilmember Look: aye Councilmember Olson: aye Councilmernber Strommen: aye Motion-carried. Case #6: Consider Adoption of Amendments to the R-l Residential Zoning District; Rural Developing Area (Cluster Ordinance)j Case of City of Ramsey Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed that at the April II, 2006 meeting, the City Council adopted a 9-month moratorium on all subdivision and platting in the R-l Rural Developing District. The moratoriuni. was recently extended an additional three months. The purpose of the moratorium is to provide time for consideration of revisions to the cluster subdivision standards which were added to the Rural Developing Area in early 2005. Jv1r. Trodgeon stated the Planning Conunission held a public hearing on January 4, 2007 and recommended the City Council adopt an ordinance to revert to 2.5-acre lot requirements in the R-I Residential: Rural Developing Area. The Commission also recommended that the City Council consider additional perfonnance standards for Resubdivision Plans for new developments in the Rural Developing Area. Staff has included some additional criteria for Resubdivision Plans under Subd. 6 in the ordinance. These criteria are based on what is currently in code under the cluster requirements and the Interim Policy for Comprehensive Plan Amendments that the Council adopted in 2005. Jv1r. Trndgeon reviewed that at the January 23, 2007 meeting; the City Council rejected a IO-acre minimum lot standard requirements (Zoning Ordinance Amendment and C.omprehensive Plan Amendment) and introduced an ordinance to revert to 2.5-acre lot requirements, which were in place prior to the adoption of the cluster ordinance. This ordinance is now eligible for adoption. City Council! Febrnary 13, 2007 Page 15 of25 Pl05