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Home My WebLink About6A, Resolution 2010-007� � ��. EN HILLS Re uest for Council Action q Prepared By: Meagan Beekman, City Planner Council Meeting Date: February 22, 2010 i Approve Resolution 2010-007 approving Planning Case 10-002 for a Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation at 1225 Amble Road, Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Conditions in the February 22, 2010, report to the Cit Council. Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $0.00 $0.00 Recommendation: i. Approve Resolution 2010-007 approving Planning Case 10-002 for a Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation at 1225 Amble Road, Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Conditions in the February 22, 2010, report to the City Council. . .........�..__.._........�......_....._ ........................................................................................�K_.._......................._...---._..._........_�W._..........---...................................�............�.........._........_......................................_......................_._.._..---.............................__....................._......_..-----.--... Supporting Documents: 1. February 22, 2010, Report to the City Council 2. Draft Planning Commission Minutes 3. Resolution 2010-007 4. February 3, 2010, Report to the Planning Commi�s�on — http://wWw.ci.arden-hills.mn.us ��• � �� f MEMORANDUM DATE: February 22, 2010 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #10-002 Linda Amble Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation 1225 Amble Road Back�round The applicant is the owner of 1219 Amble Road. In 1996 the Amble Addition platted a 2.99 acre parcel into four lots; 1229, 1225, 1219, and 1211 Amble Road. At that time a variance was also granted to allow all four lots to access West Amble Road from a shared private driveway. The applicant is now requesting that the lot located at 1225 Amble Road be subdivided into two parcels and each parcel be consolidated with the adjacent lots located at 1229 and 1 Z 19 Amble Road. The home located at 1225 Amble Road would be demolished; however, the garage would remain intact and would become an accessory structure to the home located at 1229 Amble Road. The result of this application would be a net reduction of one lot. The applicant is also requesting a vacation of certain drainage and utility easements that run along the property lines of 1225 Amble Road. As part of the request, the applicant has submitted a survey and legal descriptions of the new lots and easements to be vacated. Findin�s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following twelve findings of fact regarding this proposal: 1. The existing 1.09 acre residential property is a conforming lot in the underlying R-1 Zone. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for Februury 22, 2010 \Wletro-inet.us�ardenhillsV'lanning�f'lanning Cases�2010�10-002 Amble Lot Consolidution and Vacation (PC Ap�roved)\OZ-22-10 - Regular Meeting - Amble Subd, Consolidation - Memo.doc Page 1 of 3 2. The existing 1.09 acre lot would be subdivided into two parcels, and each new parcel consolidated with the adjacent lots. 3. The existing home located at 1225 Amble Road would be demolished. The garage would remain and be consolidated as an accessory structure to the home at 1229 Amble Road. 4. The owner of the lot to be subdivided and consolidated has filed a registered land survey with the City. 5. The parcels resulting from the division and consolidation would meet all requirements of the City's Zoning Code. 6. The proposed subdivision and consolidation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to adjacent tracts in the area in which the subdivision tract is located. 7. The proposed subdivision and consolidation currently conforms to the requirements of the original subdivision and platting as it was approved in Planning Case 96-001. 8. The applicant is requesting the existing drainage and utility easements that run along the lot lines of 1225 Amble Road be vacated. 9. No drainage and utility easements are required along the proposed lot lines. 10. No grading plan is required. 1l. The proposed subdivision and consolidation is in conformance with the Subdivision Code. 12. The proposed subdivision is not subject to the City's park dedication fee. Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 10-002 and unanimously (6-0) recommends approval for a Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation at 1225 Amble Road, Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Five Conditions in the February 22, 2010, report to the City Council. 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall have the new property line monumented and staked prior to the filing of the subdivision and lot consolidation with the County. 3. The house located at 1225 Amble Road shall be demolished prior to the filing of the subdivision and consolidation with the County. 4. A demolition permit shall be obtained by the property owner prior to the demolition of the house at 1225 Amble Road. 5. The City shall file the minor subdivision and consolidation with the Ramsey County recorder, along with the Resolution approving the vacation of certain drainage and utility easements. The applicant shall reimburse the City for the cost of filing these documents. City �f Arden ,�Iills City Council Meeting fvr Februury 22, 2010 \�Nletro-inet.us�ardenhills�Planning�Planning Cases�2010�10-002 Amble Lot Consolidation and Vucation (PC Approved)\02-22-10 - Regular Meeting - Amble Subd, Consolidation - Memo.doc Page 2 of 3 Req uested Action Approve Resolution 2010-007 approving Planning Case 10-002 for the Vacation of Certain Easements and a Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation at 1225 Amble Road, Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Conditions in the February 22, 2010, report to the City Council. ��tio_ l. Approve the proposal as submitted. 2. Approve the proposal with conditions. 3. Deny the application with reasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, ". ..it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denies the request." 4. Table for additional information. Deadline for A�ency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on January 12, 2010. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 462.358 Subd 3.b, the City must grant final approval within 60 days of the completed submittal. The City must make a final decision on the application no later than March 11, 2010. Attachments A. Draft Planning Commission Minutes B. Resolution 2010-007 C. February 3, 2010, Report to the Planning Commission —�.��:/��.c��o�,��.��T�.-��.l��aT��.�� City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting fvr Februury 22, 2010 \ilVdetro-inet.us�ardenhills�Plunning�Planning Cases�2010�10-002 Amble Lot Consolidation and Vacation (PC Approved)\02-22-10 - Regular Meeting - Arreble Subd, Consolidution - Memo.doc Page 3 of 3 ac men . ra e rua 2010 annln > > . . . or�r�misslon lnu es February 22, 2010, City Council Meeting Draft February 3, 2010, Planning Commission Minutes D. Planning Case 10-002; Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation; 1225 Amble Road; Linda Amble — Not a Public Hearing City Planner Beekman reported that the applicant is requesting a minor subdivision and lot consolidation to subdivide the property located at 1225 Amble Road into two parcels. Each new parcel would then be consolidated with the adj acent lots located at 1229 and 1219 Amble Road. She then provided background information and said Staff offers the following twelve findings of fact regarding this proposal: , l. The existing 1.09 acre residential property is a conforming lot in the underlying R-1 Zone. 2. The existing 1.09 acre lot would be subdivided into tow parcels, and each new parcel consolidated with the adj acent lots. 3. The existing home located at 1225 Amble Road would be demolished. The garage would remain and be consolidated as an accessory structure to the home at 1229 Amble Road. 4. The owner of the lot to be subdivided and consolidated has filed a registered land survey with the City. 5. The parcels resulting from the division and consolidation would meet all requirements of the City's Zoning Code. 6. The proposed subdivision and consolidation will not be detrimental t the public welfare or injurious to adjacent tracts in the area in which the subdivision tract is located. 7. The proposed subdivision and consolidation currently conforms to the requirements of the original subdivision and platting as it was approved in Planning Case 96-001. 8. The applicant is requesting the existing drainage and utility easements that run along the lot lines of 1225 Amble Road be vacated 9. No drainage and utility easements are required along the proposed lot lines. 10. No grading p lan i s required. 1 l. The proposed subdivision and consolidation is in conformance with the Subdivision Code. 12. The proposed subdivision is not subj ect to the City's park dedication fee. City Planner Beekman stated that the proposed Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation meet all requirements of the City's Zoning Code. Staff recommends approval of the Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation based on the findings of fact. The City Attorney has reviewed this report and concurs with the Staff recommendation. The recommendation for approval is subj ect tot eh following conditions: 1. The proj ect shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall have the new property line monumented and staked prior to the filing of the subdivision and consolidation with the County. 3. The house located at 1225 Amble Road shall be demolished prior to the � ling of the subdivision and consolidation with the County. 4. A demolition permit shall be obtained by the property owner prior to the demolition of the house at 1225 Amble Road. 5. The City shall file the minor subdivision and consolidation with the Ramsey County recorder, along with the Resolution approving the vacation of certain drainage and utility easements. The applicant shall reimburse the City for the cost of filing these documents. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. Commissioner Zimmerman asked what the tax consequences would be of eliminating a taxable parcel. City Planner Beekman stated the two new lots created would be larger and would then be taxed higher but she did not have the information if this would off set the loss of one taxable unit. Commissioner Reiff moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to recommend approval of Plannin� Case 10-002, for a Minor Subdivision and Lot Consolidation at 1225 Amble Road, based on the �ndin�s of f�ct and the submitted plans, subject to the conditions in the February 3, 2010, Report to the Plannin� Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). ac r�r�en . eso u lon 2 � 1 O- O o February 22, 2010, City Council Meeting CITY 4F ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE UF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2010-007 A RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN DRAII�TAGE AND UTILITY EASMENTS WHERE�S, the Arden Hills City Council conducted a public hearing on the 22"d day of February, 2010, preceded by mailed and published notice, as required by Minriesota Statutes 412. S 51 and 462.3 5 8, subd. 7; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the public hearing was to consider the vacation of the public's interest in: That part of the drainage and utility easement in the plat of Amble Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that lies 6 feet on both sides of the line between Lots 1 and 2, Block l, in said Amble Addition, that lies east of the west 12 feet of said Lots 1 and 2 and that lies west of the westerly line of the drainage easement shown on said Amble Addition over the easterly part of said Lots 1 and 2. . � That part of the drainage and utility easement in the plat of Amble Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that lies 6 feet on both sides of the line between Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, in said .Amble Addition, that lies east of the west 12 feet of said Lots 2 and 3 and that lies west of the westerly line of the drainage easement shown on said Amble Addition over the easterly part of said Lots 2 and 3. WHEREAS, all of the above-referenced easement is known as "Drainage and Utility Easements" as recorded in plat Amble Addition and is hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Easements"; and WHEREAS, the Arden Hills City Council has determined that it is in the public's interest to vacate the Easements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Arden Hills City Council hereby vacates the public's interest in the Easements and directs the City Administrator to � le a certified copy of this Resolution with the Ramsey County, Minnesota Recorder. CITY OF A�RDEN HILLS Dated: By: Stanley D. Harpstead Its: Mayor ATTESTED BY: Susan K Iverson Acting City Administrator \�1Vletro-inet.us\ardenhills�Admin\Council�Resolutions\2010\2010-007, Vacation of Easement.doc ac r�r�en e ru a 2 01 o e o r o e � � . . . annln o�r��r�lsslon Available online at: ��-�:t. � ��y��-�.�.��e��°�.�a:�.m�:�.i��e��a�� February 22, 2010, City Council Meeting