Adopt Resolution #16-06-109 Granting Final Plat Approval of Knoll Properties; Case of Anderson Dahlen (Project No. 16-06)

The City has received an application from Anderson Dahlen (the "Applicant") for Sketch Plan and Final Plat for Knoll Properties (the "Plat"), which proposes to combine two (2) parcels, Outlot A and Lot 1, Block 1, A.E.C. Energy Park Fourth Addition (together, the "Subject Property"), into one buildable lot.  The purpose of the Plat is to accommodate a future expansion of the Anderson Dahlen building.

Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within a 700 foot radius of the Properties of the Public Hearing via Standard US Mail. The Public Hearing was also published in the City's official newsletter, the Anoka County Union Herald.

The result of the Plat will be one (1) parcel that is 12.97 acres in size that meets all dimensional standards of the E-2 Employment District.  The parcel will now have frontage along both Sunwood Drive (current access to the business) as well as 143rd Ave.  It appears that a future building expansion as a result of this plat would be able to comply with setback standards outlined in City Code.  More detailed information on grading, drainage, landscaping etc. plans would be reviewed at the time of Site Plan application for any future building expansion.
  
Staff is exploring the potential of including three (3) outlots, each owned by the City, with this Plat to be dedicated as public road right-of-way.  These outlots currently contain 143rd Ave.  Staff sees this as an opportunity to 'clean up' this matter by dedicating the land within the three (3) City-owned outlots as right-of-way and is continuing discussions with the Applicant on this matter.

Alternatives

Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution #16-06-109 granting final plat approval for Knoll Properties, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated June 10, 2016.  The Plat meets all minimum standards and creates an opportunity for a local business to expand in the future.  Staff supports this alternative.

Alternative 2: Do not approve the final plat.  The Plat complies with all dimensional standards and would help facilitate a future expansion for a local business.  As long as the requested revisions in the Staff Review Letter are made, there is no reason to deny the Plat.

The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this request.

Staff recommends approval of the final plat contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated June 10, 2016.

Motion to adopt Resolution #16-06-109 granting final plat approval of Knoll Properties, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated June 10, 2016.