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Case Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Sunfish Estates; Case of Good Value Homes Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Good Value Homes is requesting preliminary plat approval of Sunfish Estates which is located on the southeast side of Sunfish Lake. The plat consists of about 12 acres proposed to be divided into 25 single family urban residential lots. The plat is in the overlay district for Wetland #2-113, and as such, riparian lots are required to be 20,000 square feet in area and all non-riparian lots are supposed to be 15,000 square feet. All riparian lots in the plat exceed the 20,000 square foot area requirement. Ramsey's Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the minimum lots size requirement for non-riparian lots. The variance did not grant the developer the ability to plat any more lots than if he had strictly adhered to the minimum lot size requirement on a lot by lot basis. The Park Commission recommended that park dedication be satisfied by a cash payment with a credit for path construction along the rear of Lots 14, 15 and 16. The intent of the path was to provide for a public overlook point on Sunfish Lake. The Planning Commission has recommended that the City not require the development of this path segment as it would only be a 12-foot wide link to a substandard area of the lake shore and would not provide for any quality public purpose. The Commission felt that a path in this substandard location could be an attmctant for nuisances. The developer will be required to construct a transportation trail along Sunwood Drive, adjacent to the plat, which is not a park dedication credit eligible. Upon inquiry, Ms. Frolik answered that the section of trail would be 250 feet. Ben Deemer, 14501 Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that he is a neighboring property and that the other five Planning Commission members came up with this plan. The design and specs included an on-road trail on the north side of Sunwood Drive. As it goes across his property, it will be a much better view. Mr. Peterson stated that the Park Board has always wanted a trail to the lake - we do not want to do it but if we have to, that would be the location with the least amount of problems. There's a significant stretch of trail on the end of the lake. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to grant preliminary plat approval to Sunfish Estates without a park trail link to Sunfish Lake on the south boundary of the plat and park dedication would revert back to monetary. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #8: Consider Appraisal for Right-of-Way Purchase for SAP 199-101-09 (153rd/155th Avenue Variolite to Armstrong) City Engineer Jankowski reported that the City has been working toward the goal of creating a cross-town east/west collector since the early 1970's. The final segment remaining in the completion of the 153/155th cross-town arterial is represented by a 0.8 mile segment between 155th and Variolite Street, and 153rd and Armstrong Boulevard. Work on realizing this segment has been in progress since the completion of the section between C.S.A.H. #5 and Ramsey Boulevard in 1991. Final plans for the segment have been prepared and were reviewed by the Road and Bridge Committee and have been submitted to MnDOT for State Aid approval. The construction of the project is currently scheduled for 1997 on the City's Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Jankowski explained that prior to the construction, the City will have to acquire right-of-way from eight parcels involving seven separate property owners. Five appraisals have been received; the other two parcels are small and no formal appraisal has been made. We are looking for approval of these appraisals and the direction to offer these amounts to the property owners. City Council/March 12, 1996 Page 10 of 21