Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/02/1996

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Applicant Dennis Sharp recounted that when the fa'st phaSe of the project was approved, screening of trash enclosures was discussed, and he thought it was agreed that since the building would be enclosed there would be no need for enclosure of trash. Ms. Frolik stated that Staff concurs that the interior of the facility is not visible to neighboring properties or the public and this is no longer an issue. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Thorud to recommend that City Council approve the site plan prepared by Sharp and Associates for Phase II of Ramsey Business Park on Lot 1, Block 1, Ramsey 67 Industrial Park contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated December 28, 1995. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Thorud, Holland, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for Sketch Plan Review of Sunfish Estates; Case of Good Value Homes Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that John Peterson of Good Value Homes is requesting sketch plan review of Sunfish Estates located on the east side of Sunfish Lake. The plat consists of approximately 12 acres proposed to be subdivided into 26 single family urban residential lots. Commissioner Deemer stated for the record that he owns property adjacent to this plat. Ms. Frolik advised that the plat is in the overlay district for Wetland #2-118, and as such, waterfront lots are required to be a minimum 20,000 square feet in area and all other lots 15,000 square feet. Minnesota Rules requires that these minimum area requirements be calculated above ordinary high water (OHW). Ms. Frolik stated it appears a majority of the lots do not meet these shoreland requirements. She reported that the Park Commission reviewed the sketch plan at their December meeting and directed Staff to identify probable lake access and visibility points. The Park Commission will again review the sketch plan on January 11, and their recommendations will be incorporated into the preliminary plat brought to the Planning Commission for a public heating. Applicant John Peterson expressed his surprise to learn on this plat (and the one he will be presenting on January 10th) that the DNR measures their minimum requirements from the OHW. He stated that he hasn't been able to discuss this in detail with the DNR, but it was his understanding from talking with Ms. Frolik that he will need to attempt to get a variance. He disclosed that the implications on this parcel are major and he clearly feels that he will lose lots. He discussed the options of moving the roads in order to meet the 15,000 square foot minimum, and he also discussed the Park Commission's recommendation. City Engineer Jankowski advised that the park trail is going to be in the right-of-way of Sunwood Drive. Ms. Frolik suggested putting a trail between the lake and Block 1, therefore making the riparian lots non-riparian and reducing the area minimum from 20,000 to 15,000 square feet. Mr. Peterson considered that to be a viable option, and he stated he needed input from the Planning Commission to give him direction as to the concept of the plan. Commissioner Holland inquired as to the length of the cul-de-sac. Planning Commission/January 2, 1996 Page 3 of 8