7.2 SR 04-21-2025The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
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Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
7.2
Meeting Date
April 21, 2025
Prepared By
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Resolution 25-17: Plat of Ridgewood Hills Second
Addition, 10038 215th Ave, Greg Petersen
Reviewed by
Zack Carlton
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the preliminary plat of Ridgewood Hills Second Addition.
Adopt, by motion, Resolution 25-17 approving the final plat of Ridgewood Hills Second Additions with the
following Conditions:
1. Park Dedication Fees shall be paid for one dwelling unit at the rate applicable when the subdivision is
released for recording.
2. The developer shall extend 215th Ave to the western end of the plat. The road shall end at a cul-de-sac,
built to city standards.
3. Council approval of a Development Agreement outlining the responsibilities of the developer.
4. A Letter of Credit shall be provided to the city in the amount of 100% of the costs of the public
improvements.
5. Upon completion of all improvements and acceptance by the city, a security or warranty in a form
acceptable to the Public Works Director must be secured.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned Single Family Residential (R1a), where the ordinance requires a minimum lot size of 2
½ acres. The applicant is requesting a preliminary and final plat to subdivide their 15.85-acre property into
two parcels. Lot 1 will be 3.24± acres in size, and Lot 2 will be 12.32± acres. Access to lots 1 and 2 will be
from 215th Avenue. The parcels meet the dimensional requirements for the R1a district. One parcel is eligible
for park dedication.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 25, 2025. Numerous residents spoke during the
public hearing, with the main topic of concern related to the group home operation on the subject parcel.
Staff informed the commission that the state regulates group homes and the city is required to allow them in
residential zoning districts.
The Commission understood the city limits on group home regulations and had no concerns with the
proposed subdivision. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary plat.
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Financial Impact
All costs associated with processing this application and the installation of public services (street extension)
are the responsibility of the applicant.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Ethical, efficient, and responsible.
Support the growth and development of the community.
Attachments
1. Preliminary Plat
2. Final Plat
3. Planning Commision Memo dated March 25, 2025
4. RES 25-17 Ridgewood Hills
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Lot 2
Lot 1
Block
1
Sherburne County, MN
VICINITY MAP
Sec. 12, Twp. 33, Rng. 26
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Lot 2
Lot 1Block
1
Sherburne County, MN
VICINITY MAP
Sec. 12, Twp. 33, Rng. 26
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The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Planning Commission
Item Number
6.2
Meeting Date
March 25, 2025
Prepared By
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description
Preliminary Plat: Ridgewood Hills Second Addition,
10038 215th Avenue, Greg Petersen
Reviewed by
Zack Carlton
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the preliminary plat of Ridgewood Hills Second Addition with the
condition of extending the city street and cul-de-sac to the western boundary of the plat.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned Single Family Residential (R1a) where ordinance requires a minimum lot size of 2 ½
acres. The applicant is requesting a preliminary and final plat to subdivide their 15.85-acre property into two
parcels. Lot 1 will be 3.24± acres in size and Lot 2 will be 12.32± acres. Access to lots 1 and 2 will be from
215th Avenue. The parcels meet the dimensional requirements for the R1a district. One parcel is eligible for
park dedication.
The proposal includes an additional 15 feet of right-of-way, ensuring there is a total of 60 feet of right-of-way
to support the extension of the city street and cul-de-sac to the western boundary. These public
improvements are installed at the applicant's expense. In addition to providing access to Lot 2, this street
extension will serve to support future development and support future traffic circulation in the surrounding
area.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission recommended park dedication for Ridgewood Hills Second Addition be paid in cash, at the
applicable rate at the time of recording, for one single family parcel.
Applicable Regulations
City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for approval of a plat.
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all
respects with all requirements of this Code, including the zoning regulations and this article.
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The proposed subdivision is consistent with all zoning regulations. The lot size and lot width meet the
ordinance requirements.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional
plans, including, but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan.
The subdivision is consistent with all applicable plans.
3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to
erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density of
development and uses contemplated.
While there is a wetland complex on the property, the physical characteristics of the site are suitable for the
type and density of development and uses contemplated.
4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation,
erosion control and all other services, facilities, and improvements otherwise required in this article.
With the proposed condition of extending the city street and cul-de-sac to the western boundary of the
subject parcel, the subdivision includes the required infrastructure to meet city requirements.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
The existing wetlands will not be impacted by the proposed subdivision and any development on these parcels
will require compliance with the city's wetland setback ordinance. The subdivision will not cause substantial
environmental damage.
6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by the
judgment of a court.
The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by the
judgment of a court.
7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of
neighboring land.
The adjacent surrounding properties are undeveloped, but the proposed subdivision will not impact the
reasonable development of neighboring land. With the proposed condition of extending the city street and
cul-de-sac access to the undeveloped parcels will be improved.
8. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following exists:
1. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
2. Lack of adequate roads.
3. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
4. Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
The subdivision is not premature as the above conditions have been provided for.
Financial Impact
All costs associated with processing this application and installation of public services are the responsibility of
the applicant.
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Mission/Policy/Goal
Ethical, efficient, and responsible.
Support the growth and development of the community.
Attachments
1. Location Map
2. Preliminary Plat
3. Aerial Overlay
4. Future Street Connections
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City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 25-17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Granting Final Plat
Approval for Ridgewood Hills Second Addition, Case No. P 25-04
WHEREAS,application has been made for final plat approval, pursuant to Section 30-391
of the Elk River City Code of Ordinances, of the property legally described on attached
Exhibit A and hereinafter referred to as “the Property”; and
WHEREAS,a preliminary plat of the Property was approved by the City Council on April
21, 2025; and
WHEREAS,the proposed final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat as approved by
the City Council; and
WHEREAS,the proposed final plat complies with each of the conditions set forth by the
City Council in its approval of the plat of the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows:
A. The proposed subdivision is consistent with Chapter 30 of the City Code of
Ordinances and conforms with all its requirements.
B. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and
specialized city, county, and regional plans including, but not limited to, the
city’s Comprehensive Plan.
C. The physical characteristics of the site, including, but not limited to,
topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation,
susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density
of development and uses contemplated.
D. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm
drainage, sewage transportation, erosion control and all other services,
facilities and improvements otherwise required herein.
E. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental
damage.
F. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with
easements established by judgment of a court.
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G. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue or adverse impact on the
reasonable development of neighboring land.
2. Final plat approval is hereby granted for the Property.
3. The officers of the City are hereby authorized, once the conditions set forth in
Exhibit B are met and complied with, to sign the final plat for the Property and to
issue a certified copy of this Resolution giving final approval of the plat.
4. The owner of the Property is authorized to record the final plat as required by law
and shall file proof of said recording with the City. No building permits will be
issued for the Property until the final plat is recorded.
5. This final plat approval shall expire two years from the date of this resolution if the
final plat is not recorded within that time.
Passed and adopted this 21st day of April 2025.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1, Ridgewood Hills, Sherburne County, MN.
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EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Park Dedication Fees shall be paid for one dwelling unit at the rate applicable when
the subdivision is released for recording.
2. The developer shall extend 215th Ave to the western end of the plat. The road shall
end with a cul-de-sac, built to city standards.
3. Council approval of a Development Agreement outlining the responsibilities of the
developer.
4. A Letter of Credit shall be provided to the city in the amount of 100% of the costs
of the public improvements.
5. Upon completion of all improvements and acceptance by the city, a security or
warranty in a form acceptable to the Public Works Director must be secured.
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