Planning Report – Direct to City Council

Date:	June 26, 2001

Case:	PL00-4

Subject:	Minor Subdivision

Applicant:	Larry Beach Construction -30 12th Ave NW

Request

To hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Subdivision for development of property located at 30 12th Avenue NW. The specific proposal is to create three (3) single family residential lots that would gain access off of 12th Avenue NW.

Site Characteristics

1.	Location:	South end of 12th Avenue NW, north of County Road E.

2.	Size:	0.75 acres or 32,914 square feet

3.	Topography:	Slopes west toward Hanson Park and slopes toward County Road E

4.	Vegetation:	Grasses and mature trees

5.	Sensitive Areas:	Hanson Park

Site History

1.	Past Uses:	Single family home on the northern portion of the site

2.	Historical Significance:	None

Departmental Considerations

Community Development

1.	Proposed Use:	Construction of three (3) single family residential homes

2.	Surrounding Land Uses:

North:	Single family residential

South:	Single family residential

East:	Single family residential

West:	Public (Hanson Park)

3.	Impact on Surrounding Land Uses:	none

4.	Comp Plan Designation:	Low density residential

5.	Zoning:	R-1, Single Family Residential.

6.	Lot Sizes:	Required: 10,000 square feet Proposed: 10,766 - 11,380 square feet

7.	Lot Widths:	Required: 75 feet	Proposed:	75+ feet

8.	Setbacks:	Required: 30 feet front; 5 feet side and 5 feet rear

Each new home will be required to meet the minimum setback requirement.

9.	Other Considerations:	None

Public Works

1.	Proposed Street:	12th Avenue NW will serve the new lotshs to be acceptable.

2.	Utilities:	The City Engineer has reviewed the utility plan and is recommended some changes. First, the sanitary sewer connections should be revised from the proposed "Risers" to individual connections off of the sewer line. Additionally, the proposed water main will likely have to be located within the west half of the paved surface of 10th Avenue, as there is inadequate room in the boulevard to install the line and not damage trees and the existing curbing. The applicant shall be required to work with the City Engineer on these issues, and revise the plans accordingly.

3.	Easements:	10-foot drainage and utility easements are proposed along the east and west lot lines, 5-foot easements are proposed for interior lot lines and a 15-foot easement is proposed for lot 3 which is closest to County Road E.

4.	Right-of-Way	The applicant is proposing to vacate a strip of land and convene this to Ramsey County, which will add to the County Road E right-of-way.

5.	Grading/Drainage:	The City Engineer has reviewed the grading and drainage plans and

Prior to the grading of the site, silt fencing shall be installed and left in place until buildings have been completed and the site seeded or sodded, to prevent erosion to Hanson Park and adjacent properties.

6.	Rice Creek Watershed District:	Permit shall be required. No building permits shall be issued until approval has been received from Rice Creek.

7.	Environmental Concerns:	???

8.	Other Considerations:	None

Building Official

1.	Structure Size:	NA

2.	Structure Height:	NA

3.	Exterior Treatment:	NA

4.	UBC Compliance:	Will be required

5.	Other Considerations:	None

Sanitation/housing

1.	Weeds:	NA

2.	Garbage/Rubbish Enclosures:	NA

3.	Other Considerations:	NA

Parks

1.	Park Dedication:	Per Section 26-27 of the New Brighton City Code, the applicant will be required to dedicate ten percent (10%) of the total land in the proposed subdivision for park purposes or a cash contribution in lieu of land ($750 per lot). The Comprehensive Plan does not designate this area as a future site for a neighborhood park, therefore, a cash in lieu of land contribution is appropriate in this instance. Said fees shall be due at the time of building permit application.

2.	Proximity of Parks:	Hansen Park, is located just west of the subject site

3.	Impact on Parks:	Minimal

4.	Impact on Community Facilities:	Minimal

5.	Other Considerations:	None

Fire

1.	Hydrant Locations:

2.	Access to Site:	Adequate

3.	Other Considerations:	None

Police

1.	Accident Counts:	None

2.	Violations:	NA

3.	Site Security:	NA

4.	Other Considerations:	None

Staff Comments

The proposed subdivision does meet all minimum code requirements for lot size, width and street access.

Recommendation

Motion to waive the reading and adopt the attached resolution recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat of PL01-02, subject to the following conditions:

1.	All homes within the proposed subdivision meet the City's minimum setback requirements for the R-1, Single Family Residential zoning district.

2.	Grading and Drainage Plan subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.

3.	Each new home proposed for constructed within the subdivision must submit a grading plan with their application for a building permit. Said grading plans must be consistent with the overall grading plan approved as part of the Final Plat.

4.	Utility Plan shall be revised per the recommendations of the City Engineer.

5.	Approval of a permit by the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). No building permits shall be issued until approval has been received from Rice Creek.

6.	Park dedication fees ($750 per lot) shall be due at the time of building permit application.

7.	Prior to the grading of the site, silt fencing shall be installed and left in place until buildings have been completed and the site seeded or sodded, to prevent erosion into the adjacent creek and to adjacent properties.

Patrick Boylan, Intermediate City Planner