DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 2.93 ACRES (6 EXISTING LOTS) INTO 18 LOTS AND ONE COMMON LOT TO BE KNOWN AS ASPEN VILLAGE TOWNHOMES, LOCATED AT 9103 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE. ASPEN GARDEN HOLDINGS, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 17-0005/SLK)
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
03/14/17 |
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City Council (Preliminary Plat) |
04/06/17 |
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City Council (Final Plat) |
04/20/17 |
The final plat is platted into 18 lots and one common lot for proposed townhome units. The plat would allow a lot for each townhome so that it can be sold as owner occupied.
The applicant will need to work with the Rice Creek Watershed to satisfy their minimum requirements. A watershed permit must be issued prior to any plan approval by the City. An existing storm sewer line from Lexington Avenue will be relocated as a part of this project. The easement for this line will need to be vacated by Anoka County and a new easement dedicated.
The plat will connect to a sanitary sewer owned by the Metropolitan Council in the rear of the property. A permit from the Metropolitan Council will be needed prior to any plan approval by the City. Since the property is connecting directly to this line, no trunk sanitary sewer assessments are due. The property will pay SAC and usage fees to the City of Blaine. An easement is needed from the adjacent property owner for the sanitary sewer service.
An existing storm sewer from Lexington Avenue bisects the site via an easement. The storm sewer will need to be relocated to accomplish the north building. A portion of the easement will need to be vacated with Anoka County and new easement granted. No private storm sewers will be allowed to connect to the County’s storm sewer.
The plat will be connecting in two locations to the City of Lexington’s water main along the west side of Lexington Avenue. For the north connection, a water main was stubbed under Lexington Avenue when the road was reconstructed. For the south connection, a new line will need to be bored under the road. A permit from the City of Lexington and the Anoka County Highway Department will be needed prior to any plan approval by the City. Per an existing Joint Powers Agreement, WAC fees will be paid to the City of Lexington at the City of Blaine rates, and usage fees for the water will be paid to the City of Lexington at the City of Lexington’s rates. Street access and utilities will be privately maintained.
Park dedication will be required for the 18 new units being proposed at the 2017 park dedication rate of $4,114 per unit. A total of $74,052 is due prior to release of final plat mylars for recording purposes at Anoka County.
The final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat, Resolution No. 17-041.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Final Plat
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Aspen Garden Holdings, LLC as subdivision Case No. 17-0005; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the division of land in Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:
The South 124.75 feet front and rear of the North 1045.5 feet front and rear of the West 264.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 23 West, Anoka County, Minnesota
AND
The South 124.75 feet of the North 1170.25 feet of the West 264.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 23 West, Anoka County, Minnesota
AND
All that part of the West 264.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 31, Range 23, that lies South of the North 1170.25 feet thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota
AND
The South 124.75 feet front and rear of the North 920.75 feet front and rear of the West 264.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 31, Range 23, Anoka County, Minnesota
AND
The South 124.75 feet front and rear of the North 796.0 feet front and rear of the West 264.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 23 West, Anoka County, Minnesota
AND
The South 62.37 feet front and rear of the North 671.25 feet front and rear of the West 264.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 31, Range 23, Anoka County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council granted preliminary plat approval on April 6, 2017, subject to the stipulations as contained in Blaine City Council Resolution No. 17-041; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a final plat in general conformance with the approved preliminary plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that final plat approval for Aspen Village Townhomes per Section 74-43 of the subdivision regulations is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Park dedication will be required for the 18 new units being proposed at the rate in effect at the time of Final Plat Approval which currently is $4,114 per unit. A total of $74,052 is due prior to release of final plat mylars for recording purposes at Anoka County.
2. Anoka County review of development is required.
3. Sanitary Availability Charges (SAC) and sanitary usage fees shall be paid to the City of Blaine. A permit from the Met Council for sewer connection must be issued prior to plan approval by the City. An easement is needed from the adjacent property owner for the sewer service connection line.
4. Water Availability Charges (WAC) and water usage fees shall be paid to the City of Lexington. WAC fees shall be based on the City of Blaine’s rate. Water usage fees shall be based on the City of Lexington’s rates. A permit from the City of Lexington and the Anoka County Highway Department for the south water connection must be issued prior to plan approval by the City.
5. Existing storm sewer easement will need to be vacated prior to building permits issued for the north building. Private connections to the existing storm sewer are not allowed.
6. A Rice Creek Watershed District permit is required prior to plan approval by the City. A Lexington Avenue storm sewer line and easement will need to be relocated with the project.
7. 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 Aspen Village Townhomes.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 20th day of April, 2017.