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Councilmember Heineman introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> RESOLUTION #22-009 <br /> RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR <br /> TROTT BROOK NORTH PLANNING AREA TO CREATE A NEW URBAN <br /> RESIDENTIAL LOW DISTRICT <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council has recently reviewed two preliminary plat requests for <br /> land north of Trott Brook between Variolite St and Nowthen Blvd, and finds it necessary to <br /> amend the City's Comprehensive Plan to allow for lower urban densities in this area. The <br /> properties are legally described in Exhibit A (the `Subject Properties'); and <br /> WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met and reviewed the associated Preliminary Plat <br /> for Trott BrookCrossing on October 28, 2021 and held a Public Hearing for the Preliminary Plat <br /> for North Brook Meadows on August 26, 2021, and were supportive of densities as requested <br /> (less than 3 units per acre), aligning with new comprehensive plan amendment area; and <br /> WHERERAS, a new district, Urban Residential Low (URL), shall be added to the <br /> Comprehensive Planas described in Exhibit B; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City proposes to amend the comprehensive plan for the Subject <br /> Properties from Low Density Residential (a district allowing for developments on sewer/water at <br /> a density of no less than 3 units per acre)to Urban Residential Low (URL); and <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the comprehensive plan <br /> amendment on January 11, 2022 and approved of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment <br /> with contingencies as listed below. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF RAMSEY,ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants a comprehensive plan amendment for the <br /> Trott Brook Northplanning area in accordance with relevant City Codes, contingent upon <br /> the following conditions: <br /> a) Review and approval by City Attorney. <br /> b) Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval by Metropolitan Council <br /> c) Update to Planning Commission for confirmation on direction at January 27, 2022 <br /> PlanningCommission meeting with another public hearing. <br /> 2) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes Staff to notify adjacent jurisdictions, <br /> complete necessary documentation, and work with the Metropolitan Council on submission <br /> and follow up on said amendment. <br />