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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planner /-2/4/
DATE: February 29, 2000
SUBJECT: Request by Frank Madsen for a Rezoning and a Land
Use Map Amendment, Public Hearing Case No. LU 00-1
and ZC 00-3
Request
Frank Madsen is requesting the following:
A. A land use map amendment to remove property from the urban service
district.
• B. A rezoning of his property from Rlc (single family residential) to Rla (single
family residential).
Mr. Madsen has represented to staff that he wishes to subdivide his property to sell
three acres to another party and does not want to connect to City sewer and water.
Location
19640 Proctor Road NW, NW 1/ of the NE 1/, Section 28, Township 33, Range 26,
Elk River, MN
Zoning/Land Use
Rlc (Single Family Residential) /MR (Medium Density Residential)
Attachments
• Location/zoning map
• Howard R. Green memorandum, dated February 14, 1999
• May 23, 1995 Planning Commission Minutes
•
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425
Memo to the Planning Commission/LU 00-1,ZC 00-3
February 29,2000
Page 2
Overview
IIIThe applicant requests a land use map amendment to remove his 6-acre single-
family residential property from the urban service district and a zone change to Rla
(single family residential).
The property is located on Proctor Ave NW, northeast of the Lafayette Woods
entrance on Proctor and just south of the Rla zoning district. The property
presently has an on-site septic system and a private well. The adjacent Lafayette
Woods development has urban services, but none were extended to the north along
Proctor to serve Mr. Madsen's property.
In 1995, the Urban Service boundary was expanded primarily to include the
Lafayette Woods property. At that time properties not part of the Lafayette Woods
development had the option to be excluded from the urban service district. The
property to the north of the Madsen's, formerly the Dwyer residence, was excluded
while the Madsen property was included in the boundary. Since there are no urban
services readily available to serve this property and due to the fact that the
applicant had an option to be excluded in 1995, staff is in support of the applicant's
request (See the attached Howard R. Green Memorandum).
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
IIIapplicant's request for a land use map amendment to remove property from the
urban service district and a zone change from Ric to Rla with the following
condition:
1. THAT IF IN THE FUTURE,THE APPLICANT WISHES TO RETURN TO THE
URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT,THE APPLICANT SHALL BEAR THE COSTS OF
PROVIDING SEWER AND WATER TO THE PROPERTY.
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13065 Orono Parkway •P.O. Box 490 CASE: LU 00-1
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Howarc R. Green Com oan y
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
February 14, 2000
File: 809420J-0325
Mr. Steve Wensman
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
PO Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330-0490
RE: FRANK MADSEN PROPERTY
REQUEST FOR REMOVAL FROM URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT
Dear Mr. Wensman:
As requested, we have reviewed the Frank Madsen property relative to his request to be
removed from the urban service district. As you are aware, Mr. Madsen's property is on
the west side of Proctor avenue immediately north of Lafayette Woods. ! believe the
north boundary of Mr. Madsen's property is the northerly end of the urban service
• district. It is my understanding that his neighbor to the north was originally in the urban
service district but had requested to be removed from the urban service district and that
was approved.
From the standpoint of providing sanitary sewer and water service to Mr. Madsen's
property, the water will be relatively easy since there is a 16-inch watermain coming up
Proctor Avenue to the entrance to Lafayette Woods where an 8-inch watermain heads
west into the development. This watermain could be extended further up Proctor
Avenue to serve Mr. Madsen's property. Sanitary sewer would provide a much more
difficult issue. The sanitary sewer in Lafayette Woods all flows westerly to the trunk line
located in the old railroad bed. Therefore, the closest gravity sanitary sewer to Mr.
Madsen's property is in 195th Lane Northwest approximately 300-feet west of Proctor
Avenue. It is unclear whether this sanitary sewer is deep enough to service Mr
Madsen's property, although from the lay of the land it likely would. In order to get it to
Mr. Madsen's property, an easement would be needed from Lafayette Woods and then
construction would require open cutting of 195th Lane Northwest t extend it up to Mr.
Madsen's property.
Since Mr. Madsen's property is the most northerly in the urban service district and
relatively difficult and expensive to service. I would have no problem with removing this
piece of property from the urban service district. I believe when the urban service district
was first established, consideration was not given to the small pieces of property on the
perimeter. but rather the district boundaries followed section lines and plat boundaries as
much as possible.
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Mr. Steve Wensman
• February 14, 2000
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If you have any questions regarding this issue please call.
Sincerely,
Howard R. Green Company
_./‘Le,eTerry J. aurer, P.E.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 8
May 23, 1995
conservation and results in a tax benefit to the developer, perhaps some type of
• park dedication fee could be required.
Commissioner Minton stated that he would be in favor of an access from the
northern streets to the northern trail.
Chair Kuester opened the public hearing.
Robert Elveru, 19623 Proctor Avenue NW, expressed his concern that there be
sidewalks along the main thoroughfares in the development for children walking
to school. He also was concerned about increased traffic on Proctor. Mr. Elveru
questioned how water pressure would be maintained in the development due to
the high elevation.
Mike Dwyer, 19623 Proctor Avenue NW, stated that he owns a lot on the
northeast corner of the proposed development. He explained that his lot was
included in the proposed extension of the urban service boundary and
questioned the impact this would have on his property. He further questioned if
there are any plans for the 40 acres southeast of the proposed development. He
also questioned how a park could be developed with the steep grade of Outlot
A. Finally, he questioned how the area would be serviced by City water.
Beverly Putnam, 19571 Proctor Avenue NW, stated that her home is located
directly across from the proposed entrance to the development. She expressed
concern regarding the increased traffic on Proctor,speeding and trucks traveling
on Proctor.
1111 Jim Hamilton, 19711 Rush Street, Ridgewood Addition, expressed his concern with
the density of the proposed development. He felt it would have a detrimental
impact on his property value.
Bob Elveru, 19623 Proctor Avenue, also expressed his concern for the density of
the proposed development, and the affect this many families would have on the
traffic problems they are already experiencing.
John Boggart, representing the developer, explained that given the proposed 100
foot buffer zone, there would be approximately 150 feet between Mr. Hamilton's
rear lot line and a potential neighbor's home to the south.
Ron Bastyr, developer, stated that there will also be a drop in elevation between
his property and the lots to the south.
\, Mike Dwyer, 19623 Proctor, questioned whether or not his property would be
included in the rezoning, since it was included in the extension of the urban
service area.
Bob Elveru, 19623 Proctor, questioned whether or not the school system would be
adequate to handle the number of children coming into this development. He
asked if there were other costs to residents that they may not be aware of now.
Chair Kuester closed the public hearing.
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Planning Commission Mt)ing Minutes Page 9
May 23, 1995
Terry Maurer, City Engineer, commented on questions and concerns raised the
" public as follows:
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-There is adequate capacity for the sanitary sewer system. A trunk sewer line was
extended north on the railroad alignment to serve Meadowvale School and was
extended northerly to the Meadowvale Heights Addition. Also, the City is in the
process of upgrading the treatment facility to triple its capacity. A development
like this will help pay for it through hookup fees and service.
-Someday the proposed development will be connected to the high level water
service tower behind the new SAX grocery store. He stated that the Elk River
Utilities has indicated they have no plans to put another water tower into service
this area for at least five years. There is no cost to the City for a water tower; it is
paid for by the users in connection fees and user fees. Booster pumping stations
will be built in the development area to provide adequate pressure for service
and fire protection.This cost will be borne by the developer.
-County roads are designed to carry several thousand cars per day. It is
estimated that each lot will generate between 6-8 trips per day. This
development could be estimated to generate between 1,200- 1,600 trips per
day, divided between the two accesses to the development. Less that 1,000 per
trips per day would be added to County Road 77 when fully developed. The
County is aware that they will need to deal with this traffic in the future, and are
discussing signalizing the County Road 1 and County Road 77 intersection.
-The City has the ability to place restrictions on truck traffic routes when reviewing
• gravel mining permits, but this does not control other truck traffic.
-There is no cost to a property to be included in the urban service area. It would
prevent a property owner from further subdividing their property without city
sewer and water. The properties that are not part of this dev- ....-. • . .-
excluded from the urban service •is nct.
-Mailbox locations are determined by the U.S. Post Office and the City has no
control.
-The City may request special enforcement on Proctor to help control the
speeding.
Commissioners Tacheny and Kreger expressed their support for sidewalks in the
development.
Discussion followed regarding location of sidewalks.
Commissioner Kreger suggested that sidewalks be placed adjacent to the curb
on one side of all streets in the development, with the exception of the cul-de-
sacs.
Discussion followed regarding the placement of the retaining wall on lots
abutting the Ridgewood development.