HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 699-02
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I APPROVED
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 699-02
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF A
REZONING OF LOTS 1- 52 AND LOTS 59 -72, BLOCK 1, RED OAK ESTATES NO.3,
FROM R-l, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO R-3, MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL; PLANNING CASE NO. ZC02-003
WHEREAS, the applicant, Martin Harstad, representing propeliy owners Keith and
Diane Harstad, has applied to rezone 66 platted townhome lots within the Red Oak Estates No.3
subdivision located at the southwest comer of Long Lake Road and County Road H2, said lots
being legally described as follows:
Lots 1 - 52 And Lots 59 - 72, Block 1, Red Oak Estates No.3
Ramsey County
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding
this proposal:
1. Planning Application
2. Zoning Map
3. Location Map
4. Future Land Use Map
5. County Half Section Map
6. Wetland Zoning Map
7. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting regarding this request on
Wednesday, June 5, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.01 of the Mounds View Zoning Code, the
Planning Commission is to consider the possible adverse effects of the proposed rezoning and
shall make a finding of fact related to its review of the request; and,
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Resolution 699 (V.l)
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission
makes the following findings regarding the possible adverse effects of this rezoning as required
by the Mounds View Zoning Code:
I. The Current zoning of the lots is R-1, Single Family Residential. The requested zoning
of the lots is R-3, Medium Density Residential.
2. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the parcels proposed to be rezoned are designated
either Single Family Attached or Single Family Detached. Only those lots within the
Single Family Attached area would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as shown
on the Future Land Use Map. 34 of the requested 66 lots are within the Single Family
Detached area and would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The remaining
32 lots proposed to be rezoned would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
however the requested R-3 designation is the more intensive than what could be allowed
within an R-2 designation, which is also consistent with the Single Family Attached
future land use designation.
3. Many of the lots proposed to be rezoned are within the City's Wetland Zoning District.
15 of the lots are within the wetland while another 23 lots are within the buffer area.
Altogether, 38 lots have moderate to severe limitations due to the soils and wetlands. The
remaining lots may have grading and drainage issues which could further aggravate
stormwater management on the site.
4. The intensity of the potential development in 6 or 8-unit buildings would have a
significant impact to the existing residences and to the natural environment. The amount
of traffic generated by 34 townhome units added to the residential streets of Clearview
and Louisa Avenues would be extensive and could represent a safety hazard to the public,
depreciating the peace, health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood.
5. A high-density residential apartment complex is located on the north side of County Road
H2. On the south side of County Road H2 are the existing 6 townhome units and single-
family residential dwellings. The interior of the neighborhood, the area in which 34
townhome units would take access, is developed exclusively as single-family residential.
To the east of the development area is a drainage ditch and wetland area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above findings
of fact, the infonnation and documents regarding the rezoning proposal, the report drafted by
staff and the testimony of the applicant, and in consideration of the public testimony given at the
public hearing, the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council denial of
the rezoning requests made by Martin Harstad.
BE IT FINALL Y RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward
this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
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Resolution 699 (V.I)
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Attest:
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Adopted this 19th day of June, 2002.
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