03-12-07 Item 4E, Resolution 07-33 Final Plat of Burroughs

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minimum requirements of the underlying zoning district and the subdivision code. No variances are needed for this subdivision. According to the proposed plans, Lots 1,2, and 3 would accommodate walk-out style homes. All of the structures on the 3695 New Brighton Road property would be removed. A shed that would straddle the proposed lot line between Lots 2 and 4 would also be removed. The existing dwelling and accessory structure on Lot 4 would remain. No variances would be needed to construct on the three vacant lots. Utility Easement Vacation Condition one ofthe preliminary plat approval required a partial vacation of the utility easement on proposed Lot 3 for the driveway on Lot 3. The area to be vacated was reviewed by the City Engineer and was declared excess easement land. The applicant has submitted the required information for a partial easement vacation, and the public hearing for the vacation is scheduled for the March 12, 2007, City Council meeting. The final plat review is also scheduled for the March 12, 2007, City Council meeting. The final plat is being placed on the consent calendar; however, the final plat will be contingent upon approval ofthe partial easement vacation, Park Dedication Fee For a subdivision that results in two new lots, Section 1130.08 Subd. 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance permits the City to require the applicants to dedicate up to six percent ofthe buildable land area in the subdivision to the City or to pay a park dedication fee of up to six percent of the property's land value at the time the final plat is approved. Given the small size and location of a potential land dedication, a park dedication fee would be more appropriate then a land dedication. The 2007 land market value according to Ramsey County records is $464,500, Based on the Ramsey County assessed value, the maximum park dedication fee for the entire property would be $27,870 or $6,967.50 per lot. However, the City can only charge for the two net new lots created in the plat. Therefore, the maximum park dedication fee for the two new lots would be $13,935 or $6,967.50 per lot. These numbers assume that all four lots have the same value. The applicant can submit an independent appraised value ofthe lots if they so desire. While the City does have guidelines for setting the maximum park dedication fee, State Statutes (462.358 Subd 2.b and 2.c) have additional criteria that while not directly reflected in the City's Subdivision Code, must be considered: . The regulations may require that a reasonable portion of the buildable land, as defined by municipal ordinance, of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public or preserved for public use as streets, roads, sewers, electric, gas, and water facilities, storm water drainage and holding areas or ponds and similar utilities and improvements, parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, trails, wetlands, or open space \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhillslPlanninglPlanning CasesI2006\06-038 Amities Coast - Burroughs Lane Final Plat (PENDING)\031207 - CC Report- Burroughs Lane (amities coast) Final Plat. doc Page 2 of5