Adopt Resolution #24-172 Denying Petition Request for Concurrent Detachment and Annexation for Property PID 18-32-25-33-0002 (15861 Jarvis St NW)

Northstar Truck & RV Parking LLC (Northstar) owns an approximately 11-acre parcel of land located at 15861 Jarvis St NW, Ramsey, MN. The property straddles the border between Sherburne (City of Elk River) and Anoka Counties (City of Ramsey). Approximately 7.2 acres are in the city of Ramsey and 3.83 acres are in the city of Elk River. Currently, Northstar operates a trucking business on the 3.83 acres in Elk River; however, the zoning in Ramsey (I-1 Light Industrial) does not allow for a trucking business on the 7.2 acres within Ramsey city limits.

Northstar would like to operate its business entirely in the City of Elk River so they can utilize the entire 11-acre parcel. To accomplish that goal, Northstar and their attorneys prepared and signed a petition for the concurrent detachment of the property which is in Ramsey and the annexation of the detached parcel by Elk River, pursuant to the authority on MN Stat 414.061, Subd 5. For the request to move forward, both City Council's (Elk River and Ramsey) are required to pass a joint resolution in support of the request.  Attached to this case is the Elk River staff report Request for Action, Proposal For Concurrent Detachment and Annexation, and a draft of the Joint Resolution Requesting the Concurrent Detachment and Annexation. On May 20, 2024, the Elk River City Council made a motion to support the request. 

On June 11, 2024, the City Council discussed the request at the City Council work session. The applicant was present. At the meeting, there was a lack of support for the request. However, the City Council directed staff to work with the applicant to find an acceptable solution that will work for the applicant and the City, so Northstar Trucking can utilize the entire 11-acre parcel for the business.  

At this time, staff will begin to work with the applicant after the City Council meeting. A solution may include but is not limited to developing the land as a Planned Unit Development, re-zoning the property, or a proposal for an amendment to the zoning code.
 

The resolution approved this evening will be submitted to the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings.                                                                                          

Not applicable at this time.

Stephanie Hanson, Community Development Director

Make a motion to approve Resolution 24-172, Denying the Petition Request for Concurrent Detachment and Annexation of Property Presently Within the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, PID 18-32-25-33-0002