02/13/2001 P&Z Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• • • AGENDA ITEM V F STAFF ORIGINATOR: Mary Kay Wyland MEETING DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 TOPIC: Rockey Goertz, 325 Birch Street (Apitz) Minor Subdivision DESCRIPTION: This case involves a request by Rockey Goertz and Larry Grubbs to subdivide a 39.67 acre parcel of property located at the north/east corner of Hodgson Road and Birch Street. This minor subdivision would create two parcels: Parcel A 3.98 net acres /3.51 upland acres Lot size: approximately 493 x 330 Parcel B 35.69 net acres /26.85 upland acres Mr. Grubbs would retain ownership of the 3.98 parcel for future commercial development and Mr. Goertz would retain the 35.69 acre parcel for development similar to the enclosed sketch plan for Spirit Hills. The property is currently Zoned R -1 Single Family Residential and located within the existing MUSA line. The property immediately south containing Apitz Garage and the small corner house is Zoned GB, General Business. Utilities can be extended to serve the property. The Draft Comprehensive Plan guides this area for a mix of commercial, low density residential and medium density residential. The current Comprehensive Plan guides the area for single family residential. Mr. Grubbs also owns the adjoining Apitz Garage and is the potential owner of the adjoining City /County owned property at the corner of Hodgson Road and Birch Street. The City /County and Mr. Grubbs are currently working on an agreement that would include right -of -way dedication along Hodgson Road and transfer of the remaining parcel to Mr. Grubbs. The property owner has agreed to dedicate an additional 27' to 29' of right -of -way on the east side of Hodgson Road in this location which is acceptable to the County. Only the minor subdivision is being reviewed at this time. The concept plan is for illustrative purposes only. Mr. Goertz plans to submit a preliminary plat/PDO for April review by the P & Z and Council. Staff has reviewed this minor subdivision request and would comment that the applicant has demonstrated that a future street layout is possible to serve the plat and minimize access onto Birch Street. The applicant has met with Anoka County regarding right -of-