2.2.
CC Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 02/11/2020
Information
Title:
Discuss Policy Direction on Pearson South/Riverstone South Subdivision; Case of Capstone Homes
Purpose/Background:
Staff has been approached by Capstone Homes regarding a potential residential subdivision on the south side of Highway 10 on property owned by Pearson Properties of Ramsey, LLC. Generally speaking, this project would be a repeat of the Riverstone Neighborhood currently under construction on the north side of Highway 10/169 north of this project site.
Staff suggests limiting conversation to the following high-level policy questions. The City is simply reacting to a development proposal at this time. Nothing in this case should be construed as the City is considering any particular project. No formal recommendations have been offered regarding this project at this time. This case is to help Staff prepare a work plan to review moving forward.
The Riverdale Drive Extension is part of long-range Highway 10/169 Planning. The City has already determined that this collector road connection is warranted and necessary. Pertaining to specifically frontage on the Pearson Property, Staff would like to discuss a three-way cost split for this extension as this road would serve multiple future developments, existing residential neighborhoods and existing business districts as well as providing important safety and congestion improvements for Highway 10/169. Additionally, Staff plans applying for MnDOT Grant Funds to aid in this connection (up to $710,000 grant). The total Riverdale Drive Extension is estimated at $2 Million. The Pearson Property segment is just over half of this frontage. The remaining frontage is owned by Anoka County (former River Crossing Corridor, current location of Connexus Energy Solar Farm).
Staff suggests limiting conversation to the following high-level policy questions. The City is simply reacting to a development proposal at this time. Nothing in this case should be construed as the City is considering any particular project. No formal recommendations have been offered regarding this project at this time. This case is to help Staff prepare a work plan to review moving forward.
- Is the land use plan appropriate for the surrounding area?
- Is a secondary public road connection to Bowers Drive near the south end of the site appropriate?
- Is a City Contribution to the Riverdale Drive extension appropriate?
The Riverdale Drive Extension is part of long-range Highway 10/169 Planning. The City has already determined that this collector road connection is warranted and necessary. Pertaining to specifically frontage on the Pearson Property, Staff would like to discuss a three-way cost split for this extension as this road would serve multiple future developments, existing residential neighborhoods and existing business districts as well as providing important safety and congestion improvements for Highway 10/169. Additionally, Staff plans applying for MnDOT Grant Funds to aid in this connection (up to $710,000 grant). The total Riverdale Drive Extension is estimated at $2 Million. The Pearson Property segment is just over half of this frontage. The remaining frontage is owned by Anoka County (former River Crossing Corridor, current location of Connexus Energy Solar Farm).
Timeframe:
30 minutes
Funding Source:
This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties as part of Pre-Application review.
Responsible Party(ies):
Deputy City Administrator
Outcome:
Staff is seeking broad policy direction on the following.
- Land Use Plan/Concept Layout
- Bowers Drive Connection
- Riverdale Drive Cost Share
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 02/06/2020 11:21 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Tim Gladhill
- Started On:
- 12/30/2019 05:15 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/06/2020