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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #07 -06- RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT # RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PROPOSED TO BE NAMED BRIDGEWATER WHEREAS, CBR Development, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," has properly applied for preliminary plat approval of Bridgewater addition on the following described property located in the City of Ramsey: The Southeasterly 288.96 feet (as measured at a right angle to the centerline of Nowthen Boulevard) of that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 32, Range 25, Anoka County, Minnesota, and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25 of said Township 32, Range 25 described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Nowthen Boulevard and the north line of said Section 26; thence Southeasterly along the centerline of said Nowthen boulevard 891.00 feet; thence Northeasterly and at a right angle to said Nowthen Boulevard 254.00 feet; Northwesterly to the Northeast corner of said Section 26; thence West along the North line of said Section 25 to the point of beginning, except the record plat of RAMSEY COMMONS 2 ND ADDITION. (the "Subject Property") NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: 1. That on December 28, 2007 and January 24, 2007 the Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan and determined that the proposed development of townhomes was inappropriate for that location, and that a development that conforms to the existing single - family zoning is appropriate. 2. That on May 7, 2007, the City received the application for preliminary plat of Bridgewater to develop the 1.5 acre subject property with 5single- family lots. 3. That the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing pursuant to Section 9.03.03 of the City Code on June 7, 2007 said public hearing was properly advertised, and the minutes of said public hearing are hereby incorporated by reference. 4. That at the public hearing on June 7 the Planning Commission reviewed the application for preliminary plat, and recommended denial of the plat due to its nonconformance with the existing zoning district. 5. That the subject property is zoned R -1 Residential (MUSA). —277—