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RRiN TER'S AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION CITY OF HUGO PUBLIC NOTICE NIT OF PUBLICATION Nr)TICE: THIS PUBLISHED MATERIAL IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF AN ORDI- OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF HUGO. THE FULL 3F THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE CITY HALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. F MINNESOTA) TITLE 'Ramsey) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RURAL PRESERVATION PROGRAM Y) ALLOWING FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIRING THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE IN THE AREAS OF THE CITY THAT ARE ZONED AGRICULTURAL OR RURAL RESIDENTIAL. llsher, or the publisher's designated agent, being duly sworn, on SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE: 1. Section 1 defines the purpose of this ordinance allowing an alternative to large that I am the publisher, or the publisher's designated agent and an lot development in the rural areas by allowing smaller lots and higher densities and requiring the protection of the City's rural character. A the newspaper known as The White Bear Press, and that I have full 2. Section 2 outlines the intent of the ordinance, which is to preserve natural ameni- ties and other important rural elements, while providing guidance for the development of the facts which are stated below: of land on large tracts of land that will provide additional residential density while suc- cessfully integrating the development into the rural landscape and providing open ewspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting space. 3. Section 3 outlines procedures for processing an application for a rural preserva- fn as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute tion plat. It encourages a pre -application meeting, followed by a sketch plan 1•Mview of the project by the Planning Commission and City Council. FolloWng the skdtch plan 31A.07, and other applicable laws, and amended. review is the required submission of a preliminary plat. The ordinance outlines the infor- mation that is required to be submitted with the application for the sketch plan or the printed CITY OF HUGO preliminary plat. 4. Section 4 specifies the development standards. The minimum parcel size for a NOTICE—RURAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMI rural preservation plat is 40 acres. Exceptions to the 40 acre rule can be obtained where the property is adjacent to other property that is or can be enrolled in the Rural Cached was cut from the columns Of said newspaper, and was printed Preservation Program. Exceptions can also be granted for property that provides a unique opportunity to preserve an important natural feature or provide public access to hed once each week, for 1 successive weeks; it was first it, or for other property that meets the intent of the ordinance. The ordinance requires 50 percent of the land to be dedicated as preserved open space. At least 25 percent On WEDNESDAY the 27 da Of of the open space shall be buildable area. The ordinance defines buildable area. There y is no minimum lot size for the lots within the development. Minimum setbacks for build- 2005 and was thereafter printed and published on every ings are 50 feet from the front property line, 10 feet from the side property line, and 25 feet from the rear property line or side property line adjacent to a street. Buildings must to and including the be setback at least 100 feet from arterial roads. Standards for accessory structures are outlined in a separate development agreement for each project. a Of 20 -;and printed below is a copy of the 5. Section 4 continues by specifying standards for open spaces and Homeownersay Associations. Open spaces within the development shall be protected by a conserva alphabet from A t0 Z both Inclusive which is hereby acknowled ed ement. Open spaces shall be connected and should be contiguous to adjacent p > > y g areas and parks. Open spaces shall be owned and maintained by a homes tion or other entity that is qualified to care for the land. Homeowners size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of Associations may be established to permanently maintain the open spaces. Standards are established for collection of dues and responsibilities for maintaining open spaces and community septic systems. 6. Section 4 continues by specifying standards for water and sewer systems and for grstuvwxyz off-site improvements. Water may be provided by individual or community wells. Septic systems can be designed individually for each lot, provided they meet all State and County standards. Community septic systems are subject to review and approval by BY: za-� 420-�- the City. A sewage management plan is required outlining ownership, maintenance and contingency plans for any community system. Off-site improvements may be required by the City in order to accommodate the development. Under certain circumstances, TITLE: Publisher escrow accounts or assessment agreements may be required to allow for future improvements. 7. Section 4 continues by establishing lot design guidelines. Lots should be arranged around central focal points, around natural features, and interior to the site, nd sworn to before me on this 2 Z day of APRIL 5 20 away from the perimeter property lines. At least 50 percent of the lots should abut open space, and view corridors should be preserved. Pedestrian corridors should be provid- ed, and garages should be located so they do not dominate the streetscape. Landscaping may be required to soften the impact of the development to adjacent prop -'f erty. J, 511 8. Section 5 describes the requirements for an open space preservation plan, which is to be submitted with a preliminary plat. Open spaces may be owned by a variety of a <� blit, Minn. entities capable of maintaining the property, including homeowners associations, indi- MARGARET TENNESSEN viduals, land trusts, or public entities. The use of the open space shall be restricted in "% . perpetuity. NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA p MY COMMISSION 9. Section 6 provides the calculation of densityfor the development. The base den- rORMATION EXPIRES JAN. 31, 2DC1fi sity shall be 2 units per 10 acres of land. Density bonuses can be provided to obtain a maximum density of 3 units per 10 acres of land. Density bonuses can be provided at """"""""""""""""" """""""""' the discretion of the City for a variety of reasons outlined in the ordinance, including pro- viding access for the public to trailor natural amenities, providing open space beyond s classified rate paid by the requirements of the ordinance, providing architectural themes, providing communi- ty septic systems, eliminating nonconforming uses, providing for the construction of sig- 'cial users for nificant off-site improvements, and others. Please note this title and summary of this Ordinance clearly informs the public of Ible space. (Line, word Or inch rate) the intent and affect of the Ordinance and conforms to Minn. Stat. § 412.191. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its publication. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hugo this 4th day of April, m rate allowed $ Fran Miron, Mayor Attest: Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk Or the above matter. (Line, word or inch rate) Published in the White Bear Press April 27, 2005. (3) Rate actually charged for 57.50/INCH the above matter. (Line, word or inch rate)