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7.2.
CC Regular Session
Meeting Date:
12/14/2010
By:
Tim Gladhill, Community Development

Title:

Request for Final Plat Approval of COR One;
Case of the City of Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Background:

The City of Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has applied for a major plat to re-plat RAMSEY TOWN CENTER FIFTH ADDITION and a portion of the RAMSEY TOWN CENTER addition on an approximately 14.5 acre block of The COR.

Notification:

Properties within 700 feet were notified of the Public Hearing held on November 4th via Standard US Mail. Said Public Hearing was properly notified in the Anoka County Union.

Observations:

The project includes a major subdivision to create five (5) buildable lots and one (1) Outlot. Two (2) of the lots are for the Ramsey Municipal Center and Municipal Parking Ramp. The remaining (3) proposed lots are for future development, including apartments and suite-style assisted living. The property is zoned TC-1, a sub-district consisting of a mix of residential, retail, service, professional, community service, recreational and similar uses on every block near, and within easy walking distance of the rail station.
 
It appears that all proposed lots conform to City Code bulk requirements, including minimum lot size, width, and depth. The City has received site plans for Suite Living and Residence at The COR which include standards such as parking requirements, FAR, density, etc. These standards will be reviewed as part of the remaining plat and site plan review.
 
The COR encourages shared and structured parking to maximize building coverages and maximize density, especially in the TC-1 sub-district. The TC-1 district regulations require two (2) to five (5) story buildings. The TC-1 Sub-District setback from street is 0-5 feet. According to City Code, at least 60% of the proposed building must be within the maximum setback. Parking will also be reviewed as part of site plan review.
 
The site will derive public access from Sunwood and Civic Center Drives. All accesses shall be shared access where feasible and encumbered by shared access easements. The City reserves the right to amend any full access to a right-in, right-out movement as traffic patterns or public safety warrant.
 
Landscape and Civil Engineering plans will be reviewed with the Preliminary and Final Plat review, as well as the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Review.

Recommendation:

With only one minor modification to the configuration of lot lines from the initial Sketch Plan, the proposed Preliminary Plat appears to be in substantial compliance with the Preliminary Plat, and thus Staff would recommend approval of the Final Plat, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated December 8, 2010.

Funding Source:

All costs associated with reviewing the application are the responsibility of the Applicant.

Council Action:

Motion to approve/deny the final plat of COR One, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated December 8, 2010.

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
Y
Budgeted Year:
2010
Fund:
General

Funding:

All costs associated with processing the application are the responsibility of the Applicant. Since the Applicant is a City authority, processing the application is being handled as part of regular staff duties.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 12/09/2010 01:56 PM
Form Started By:
Tim Gladhill
Started On:
11/23/2010 08:23 AM
Final Approval Date:
12/09/2010