Planning Report

Date:	July 17, 2001

Case:	PL 01 - 004

Subject:	Preliminary & Final Plat

Applicant:	Main Street Village, LLC

Request

To hold a public hearing to consider a Preliminary & Final Plat for the Main Street Village property located north of 6th Street, south of Old Highway 8, and west of 5th Avenue NW.

The specific proposal is to create one (1) lot out of the existing six (6) lots. This is the former Tom Thumb convenience store site. Also, a portion of the site is proposed to be dedicated to Ramsey County, which will result in additions to both Old Highway 8 NW and 5th Avenue NW.

A residential building was approved by the City Council June 26, 2001. Re-platting the site would consolidate the parcels into one lot in which to develop the approved residential building.

Site Characteristics

1.	Location:	north of 6th Street, south of Old Highway 8, and west of 5th Avenue NW.

2.	Size:	3.51 acres

3.	Topography:	flat in western portion with a slope on the east side of the lot downward toward 5th Avenue NW.

4.	Vegetation:	Dirt

Site History

1. Past Uses:	Residential and commercial (single family homes and Tom

Thumb convenience store.

2.	Historical Significance:	None

Departmental Considerations

Community Development

1.	Zoning:	B-4, Downtown Business (rezoned by Council June 26, 2001.

2.	Proposed Use:	Residential

3.	Surrounding Land Uses:

North:	Single family residential

South:	Main Street Village (office, and planned retail)

West:	Public works garage

East:	Single family residential

4.	Impact on Surrounding Land Uses:	Minimal

5.	Comp Plan Designation:	Neighborhood Business

6.	Lot Sizes:	Required: No Minimum Proposed: 3.51 acres

7.	Environmental Concerns:	South of 6th Street (most of Main Street Village site) is part of the MacGillis and Gibbs Superfund site. It has been cleaned and special covenants apply. North of 6th Street there are no environmental concerns.

Public Works

1.	Vacation of 6th Street NW:	The applicant has been granted a vacation of 6th Street NW, which shall serve as an entrance to the re-platted area.

2.	Utilities:	Available

3.	Easements:	All required easements are shown on the Plat.

4.	Grading/Drainage:	A grading plan for this site has been approved as part of PUD-7, PUD 01-01, and LP 01-07. No changes are proposed.

5.	Environmental Concerns:	None.

6.	Other Considerations:	None

Staff Comments

The proposal is part of the ongoing redevelopment by Main Street Village LLC. Staff believes that the re-platting is consistent with City goals, policies and Codes.

Recommendation

Preliminary & Final Plat

Motion to recommend approval to the City Council of a Preliminary & Final Plat of

PL 01- 004, subject to the following conditions:

1.	The developer shall be responsible for filing the final Plat with Ramsey County.

2.	All easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.

Patrick Boylan, Intermediate City Planner