2001-197 Council Resolution-Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2001 Councilmember Carlson noted that the report indicated the intent of the subdivision was to allow the applicant's son to qualify for the Green Acres agricultural program. She questioned what the minimum lot size is to qualify for this program. City Planner Smyser stated it was his understanding that the minimum lot size is 10 acres, but this excludes the house property. He indicated that Anoka County automatically reduces a lot size by one acre to account for the house, therefore, this would leave a total of nine acres for the applicant's son's parcel before the proposed subdivision. Councilmember Dahl stated that it was her understanding that the law might have been changed and the minimum required lot size to qualify for the Green Acres agricultural program would therefore be 20 acres. City Planner Smyser stated that he had not heard of this change in requirements. He noted, however, that if the result of the proposed subdivision does not meet the minimum lot size requirement for the Green Acres agricultural program, then this was something the applicant's son would need to address. Mayor Bergeson suggested that approval of the Minor Subdivision be subject to the applicant's son's lot meeting the minimum size requirement for the Green Acres agricultural program. He felt that if the minimum lot size requirement is not met, then the applicant may not wish to pursue the subdivision. City Planner Smyser offered to suggest to the applicant that he verify the minimum lot size requirements for the Green Acres agricultural program and then allow the applicant to proceed as he wishes. Mayor Bergeson asked if approval of the Minor Subdivision would mandate that this subdivision occur. City Planner Smyser stated this was not the case. Councilmember Reinert moved to approve Resolution No. 01-196, Approving Minor Subdivision for Joseph A. Schwartz, as presented. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01-196 can be found in the City Clerk's office. First Reading, Ordinance 23-01, Calling for a moratorium on new residential development, Jeff Smyser — City Planner Smyser advised that the comprehensive plan sets the policy direction, while the implementation of the plan occurs through official controls, such as the subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance. City Planner Smyser indicated that the new comprehensive plan establishes a policy to significantly reduce the rates of growth in the City. Staff is setting up a process for amending the official controls to implement the plan. This will take some time to complete and staff is concerned about the 6