Adopt Resolution #14-10-228 Approving Final Plat for O'Shaughnessy 2nd Addition to be Located on the Eastern Half of PID #11-32-25-11-0006; Case of Tim O'Shaughnessy

The City has received an application for a Minor Plat to create a residential lot from an outlot located generally north of 170th Ln NW and on the western side of Germanium St NW (the "Subject Property"). The purpose of the Final Plat is to review the Subject Property, its relationship to the Rum River Scenic Land Use District, and its ability to accommodate a residential structure concurrent with the area's zoning designation.  The proposed Minor Plat does not involve the construction of public roads or utilities.

Staff sent notification to all Property Owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property via Standard US Mail.

The Subject Property is guided as Rural Developing in the Comprehensive Plan and is currently located in the R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) District. Most surrounding parcels are also located in the R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) District. There are two parks immediately adjacent to the Subject Property: Brookview South Park to its south and Brookview North Park to its east.

The Subject Property is part of an outlot for the property located at 17201 Saint Francis Boulevard, established after a lot split approved by the City Council in January of this year (2014).

The Subject Property is partially located within the rural area of the Rum River Scenic Land Use District (the "Overlay District") and is therefore subject to standards described in City Code Section 117-256 (District Provisions). The Overlay District extends about 230 feet into the Subject Property. The proposed configuration of the Subject Property satisfies the required area for a non-riparian lot in the rural area of the Overlay District (minimum of 2.5 acres). It also meets the required width of 300 feet along Germanium St NW. Due to the Subject Property's location within the Overlay District, Staff has reached out to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to receive any comments regarding the Plat. The DNR had no comments regarding the proposed Minor Plat.

The purpose of the Plat is to create a lot for one (1) single-family dwelling that complies with bulk and location standards described in City Code Section 117-111 (R-1 Residential District). The Subject Property also provides enough area for both primary and alternative locations for a private well and septic system.

All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant.

The Sketch Plan for the Plat was reviewed by the Planning Commission and did not raise any objections to proceeding to Final Plat.

Motion to adopt Resolution #14-10-228 granting Final Plat Approval for O'Shaughnessy 2nd Addition.