PUBLIC HEARING: Adopt Ordinance #18-10 Vacating Public Right of Way Easement and Adopt Resolution #18-101 Approving Public Roadway Alignment (Project #17-142); Case of Affinity at Ramsey

The purpose of this case is to hold a public hearing and to adopt ordinance #18-10 vacating of a portion of existing right of way as well as adopt Resolution #18-101 approving public roadway alignment for the Affinity at Ramsey development project. Ordinance #18-10 was previously introduced by the City Council at its meeting on April 24, 2018. The right of way is no longer needed as the development being proposed satisfactorily realigns the necessary right of right and associated roadway.

 

Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within a 700 foot radius of the Subject Property 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.

Right-of-Way Vacation:

The purpose of the right of way is for road purposes and with the realignment of the roadway with the Affinity at Ramsey development, the location of the public roadway has shifted. As a result the existing right of way is no longer necessary and should be vacated. The Applicant has proposed a realignment of the roadways which is satisfactory with staff.

Public Roadway Alignment:

The Applicant submitted a revised plan set to the City on May 4, 2018 that included alignments for public roadways that will provide access to the Affinity at Ramsey project. The Developer is looking for feedback and subsequent approval from the City as it relates to the proposed alignments prior to the development of street section plan sheets. The City Engineer has provided preliminary review of that plan set however final approval of the City Engineer is still necessary and is included as a condition of approval on Resolution #18-101.

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

Staff recommends approval of both requests. The Planning Commission has previously recommended approval of the overall project. The City Council has already given multiple preliminary approvals of the overall project. These steps are in a series of steps of administrative items leading up to construction.

Motion 1 (of 2): Motion to adopt Resolution #18-101 approving updated plans for Affinity at Ramsey.

Motion 2 (of 2) Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #18-101 vacating the described right of way associated with the Affinity at Ramsey development project.

Roll Call Vote:

Councilmember Shryock
Councilmember Johns
Councilmember Kuzma
Councilmember Riley
Acting Mayor LeTourneau