Review Development Review Process and Meeting Procedures

The purpose of this case is to review the City's standard development review process for new development projects. General topics of review are anticipated to be the following:
 

1. Powers given to the City by Minnesota Statute Chapter 462
2. Structure of City Code pertaining to new development standards (City Code Chapter 117)
3. Meeting Format (decorum and order, Robert's Rules of Order)

This intent of this case is to provide a broad overview of the development review process for the City. Attached to this case are a number of resources available to Commissioners. There is a significant amount of material attached to the case. The intent is not to review each detail of these materials, but to have a generalized discussion. The purpose is to provide a general understanding of the framework and identify where to find resources and standards when needed to apply to a particular project.

Generally speaking, the City derives its powers to create a Zoning and Subdivision Code through Minnesota Statute Chapter 462. Policies and procedures created in Ramsey City Code Chapter 117 must be consistent with this State Statute. Attached to this case are the pertinent sections of Minnesota Statute Chapter 462; however, discussion will focus on Ramsey's local City Code Chapter 117. Staff will not present individual details of the content of Chapter 117, rather the structure and how to quickly find process and standards to apply to cases in front of the Board.

Additionally, attached to this case are materials provided by the League of Minnesota Cities which serve as an excellent Quick Reference to assist in interpreting Minnesota Statutes and Rules.

No action is being request. The intent of this case is for discussion purposes only.