6.1. SR 03-18-2002City
Item # 6. I
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Chris Leeseberg, Planner
DATE:
March 18, 2002
SUBJECT: AS 02-01
Request by Ruth Moos for an Administrative Subdivision
Request
The Ruth Moos estate is requesting an Administrative Subdivision to create 3 parcels, two of
which will be vacant.
Location
Southeast corner of County Road 32 (Meadowvale Road) and Pascal Street
20192 Meadowvale Road NW
Zoning/Land Use
Rla (Single Family Residential) / LR (Low Density Residential)
Attachments
· Location map
· Survey
· Memo from City Engineer
Analysis
The subject property is located at the intersection of County Road 32 and Pascal Street. It is
7.7 acres with an existing homestead located on the property with access to County Road 32.
The proposed subdivision will create three parcels; one for the existing home, and two
parcels which will be buildable with access to Pascal Street. The northwest 2.5-acre lot (Lot
1) will have frontage on both Pascal Street and County Road 32. It will not be allowed to
have access to the County Road. The southwest 2.5-acre lot (Lot 2) will front on Pascal
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Street. The east 2.71-acre lot (Lot 3), which is the location of the existing homestead, fronts
on County Road 32, and will maintain its current access there.
Park and Recreation
The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that the City accept cash dedication for
the two vacant lots.
Drainaee and Utilities
The City Engineer's memo addresses site drainage and utilities.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Moos Administrative Subdivision with
the following conditions:
1. ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE ADRESSED.
2. THERE SHALL BE NO ACCESS TO COUNTY ROAD 32 FROM LOT 1.
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March 4, 2002
File: 817300J-0240
Mr. Chris Leeseberg
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330-0490
RE: MOOS ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION
Dear Mr. Leeseberg:
As requested, we have reviewed the Ruth E. Moos Estate Administrative Subdivision of
the piece of property located in the southeast quadrant of County Road 32 and Pascal
Street NW. Based upon our review and comments received at the staff review meeting,
we would offer the following comments:
The property appears to be approximately 7.7 acres and is proposed to be
subdivided into three parcels, one containing the existing home which will access
directly onto County Road 32, and two others which will front on Pascal Street, one
having frontage on both Pascal and County Road 32. Any development on the two
new lots should be required to provide their access onto Pascal Street. Therefore,
the administrative subdivision should provide access control along the County
Road 32 frontage of Lot 1.
At the staff review meeting, Mr. Dick Corbin from Sherburne County indicated that
the County needs 50 feet of right-of-way along County Road 32, and that right-of-
way needs to be provided in fee title. If the plat is changed to provide the County
Road 32 right-of-way in fee title, there will not be sufficient area to create two
additional lots of 2.5 acres each. In fact, Lot 3 that the existing home sits on will be
under 2.5 acres in size if the 50-foot right-of-way for County Road 32 is subtracted.
However, whether the right-of-way is given in fee title or easement does not affect
the buildable area of the lots. Therefore, this may be an appropriate place for a lot
size variance.
There is no indication whether or not there are any wetlands on the site. There is
also no information provided that can be used to determine whether the two
created lots are buildable. Additional information should be provided such as spot
elevations or topography along with building site locations and primary and
secondary septic system locations.
4. Easements will be required along all property lines according to the City ordinance.
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Sincerely,
Howard R. Green Company
Terry J. Maurer, P.E.
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