DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 46.02 ACRES INTO TWO (2) LOTS AND ONE (1) OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS SUNSET PONDS 3RD ADDITION AT 11943 LEVER STREET NE. DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES (CASE FILE NO. 18-0067/SLK)
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
12/11/18 (tabled) |
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Planning Commission |
01/08/19 |
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City Council (1st Reading Rezone) |
02/07/19 |
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City Council (2nd Reading Rezone and Pre-Plat) |
02/21/19 |
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Action Deadline |
03/10/19 |
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat. There were comments at the public hearing regarding traffic and future development of Outlot A.
Background
Currently, the applicant owns a 46.02-acre parcel located on 11943 Lever Court NE in eastern Blaine. This area is part of the Northeast Planning Area and is located inside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The preliminary plat and rezoning requests are intended to meet the intent and future design standards of the City of Blaine’s Northeast Area Plan Amendment.
Preliminary Plat:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the parcel to create two lots and one outlot. Lot 1 will be for the existing home, Lot 2 is for a single family home, and the outlot is for possible future development. Outlot A could possibly be subdivided into urban lots in the future, from the west through the Woodland Village development. However, the outlot would need to be re-platted because building permits are not issued for structures on an outlot.
With platting, connection charges for City sanitary sewer and water become due for Lot 2. The current rates (2019) for the charges are (per lot): sanitary trunk, $1,870; sanitary lateral, $4,850; sanitary service, $818; water lateral, $4,504; and water service, $1,099, for a total of $13,141. When future subdivisions or utility connections occur on Lot 1 or on Outlot A, the properties will be subject to connection charges for trunk sanitary sewer, lateral sanitary sewer and service, and lateral water and service.
The existing accessory building on Lot 1 is permitted as a part of the existing CUP (granted in 2013) and is required to be used for personal use only. The creation of Lot 2 creates a setback of only 25 feet from the property line for the accessory building. The sheltering of domestic farm animals (horses included) requires the building to be setback from the property line 50 feet. Therefore, animals will not be permitted to be sheltered in the existing accessory building.
Rezoning:
The purpose for rezoning Lot 2 from FR to R-1A (Single Family) at this time is that the R-1A establishes the lot standards for the lot and allows for the connection to city water and sewer. The rationale is further laid out in the recommendation section.
The existing home (Lot 1) will remain on well and septic. The preliminary utility plan has provided an alternate septic location on Lot 1. The FR (Farm Residential) zoning will remain for Lot 1 and Outlot A Lot 1 will meet the 10 acre area requirement for FR zoned properties within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and the FR zoning will allow the applicant to keep the accessory building constructed in 2013.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Preliminary Plat
Preliminary Grading Plan
Preliminary Utility Plan
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Development Consulting Services (DCS) as subdivision Case File No. 18-0067; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the division of land described as follows:
LOT 5, BLOCK 1, SUNSET PONDS SECOND ADDITION, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission has reviewed said case file on December 11, 2018 and January 8, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission has recommended subdivision Case File No. 18-0067 be approved subject to certain stipulations; and
WHEREAS the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case file on February 21, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that preliminary plat approval per Section 74-42 of the subdivision regulations is hereby granted for addition name permitting preparation of a final plat for approval per Section 74-43 subject to the following conditions:
1. Standard drainage and utility easements must be dedicated along all lot lines, wetlands and storm water features.
2. With platting, connection charges for City sanitary sewer and water become due for Lot 2. The current rates for the charges are (per lot): sanitary trunk, $1,870; sanitary lateral, $4,850; sanitary service, $818; water lateral, $4,504; and water service, $1,099, for a total of $13,141. When future subdivisions or utility connections occur on Lot 1 or on Outlot A, the properties will be subject to connection charges for trunk sanitary sewer, lateral sanitary sewer and service, and lateral water and service.
3. Park dedication to be paid for one lot at the 2019 rate of $4,449 per unit. The total park dedication fee is $4,449.
4. The existing accessory building on Lot 1 is permitted as a part of the existing CUP (granted in 2013) (Res. 13-095) and is required to be used for personal use only. The creation of Lot 2 creates a setback of only 25 feet from the property line for the accessory building. The sheltering of domestic farm animals (horses included) requires the building to be setback from the property line 50 feet. Therefore, animals will not be permitted to be sheltered in the existing accessory building.
5. The applicant to coordinate with private utility companies, i.e., cable, electric, gas, and telephone, for underground services for the new home.
6. Standard WAC (Water Availability Charges) and SAC (Sewer Availability Charges) to be paid with each building permit.
7. Developer to install grouped mailboxes with design and locations approved by City and US Postal Service.
8. As-built surveys will be required to verify structure elevations, custom grading requirements, and final lot grading elevations.
9. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents, agreements and releases related to the approval, recording or administration of Sunset Ponds 3rd Addition.
PASSED by City Council of the City of Blaine this 21st day of February, 2019.