2001-06-27 Planning Report
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Albertville City Council
FROM: Cindy Sherman
DATE: June 27,2001
RE: Albert Villas 5th Addition
FILE NO: 163.06 - 01.05
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
Edina Development Corporation has submitted an application for Albert Villas 5th
Addition. The application includes a request to rezone 3.35 acres and a
preliminary plat to create three lots and include them under the PUD for Albert
Villas.
Issues Analysis
Preliminary PlatlPUD
Lots/Blocks
The preliminary plat consists of 3 single-family lots. All lots meet or exceed the
required R-1 A base lot size of 15,000 sq. ft. with a minimum of 12,000 sq. ft. of
upland per lot. Lot 1 is 2.41 acre, lot 2 is 0.47 acres, and lot 3 is 0.47 acres.
Setbacks
The ordinance requires minimum setbacks as follows:
R-1 District
Front Yard
Side Yard-interior
Side Yard-corner
Rear Yard
Minimum setback
30 feet
15 feet
30 feet
25 feet
All setbacks are proposed as required by ordinance.
Streets/Sidewalks
The area is served by existing 52nd Street with an existing sidewalk. A sidewalk
is proposed along CSAH 18.
Landscape Plan
A landscape plan has not been provided but should be submitted to provide
landscaping consistent with earlier additions adjacent to Highway 18 and on
individual lots
Park Dedication
Park dedication is proposed to be cash; currently it is $1500 per lot.
Grading/Drainage/Wetland CUP
Plans for grading and drainage/storm have been submitted. The Engineer has
no comments on the plans.
Utilities
Utilities exist to serve the lots.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission reviewed this request and they recommend approval
of the three-lot division and rezoning with the following conditions:
1. A landscape plan shall be submitted consistent with adjacent phases of
Albert Villas.
2. Appropriate agreements will be drafted by the City Attorney for City
Council review and approval at the time of final plat.
3. The ordinance for rezoning the site will be drafted for approval at the time
of final plat.
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Preliminary Plat
CUP/PUD
Rezoning
Applicant's Name: Edina Development Corporation Inc. - Albert Villas 5th Addition
Request: Edina Development Corporation Inc., has submitted a preliminary plat,
CUP/PUD, rezoning and PUD general plan for a 3 lot, single-family subdivision to be known
as Albert Villas 5th Addition. The subject site is 3.35 acres in size and is located south of
County Highway #18. The site is proposed to be zoned PUD which to be consistent with the
surrounding area and adjacent development.
Planning Commission Meeting Date: June 13, 2001
City Council Meeting Date: July 2, 2001
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the City
Council now makes the following finding of fact and decision:
A. The legal description of the subject property is attached as Exhibit A
B. The Planning Reports and Memorandum dated June 27, 2001 from Northwest Associated
Consultants are incorporated herein.
C. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
D. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property
as proposed and with an access to Highway 18.
E. The requirements of Sections 300, 400 and 2700 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance have
been reviewed in relation to proposed plans.
F. The City Council finds the preliminary plat acceptable.
G. The proposed actions have been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and have been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
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H. The proposed development will be compatible with present and future land uses of the
area.
I. The proposed use conforms to all applicable Zoning Ordinance performance standards.
J. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City Council
APPROVES the rezoning, and preliminary plat based on the most current plans and
information received to date subject to the following conditions:
1. The property shall be rezoned to R-1 A, Low Density Residential and incorporated into the
existing PUD for Albert Villas at the time of final plat.
2. A landscape plan shall be submitted consistent with adjacent phases of Albert Villas.
3. Park dedication shall be fees in lieu of land and shall be paid in the amount in effect at the
time of final plat.
4. Appropriate agreements will be drafted by the City Attorney for City Council review and
approval at the time of final plat.
NOTE: The Subdivision Ordinance specifies that final plats must be submitted within 100
days of preliminary plat approval or the preliminary plat will become null and void.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 2nd day of July 2001.
City of Albertville
By:
Attest:
John A. Olson, Mayor
By:
Linda Goeb, City Administrator
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
City Council
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Final Plat
CUP/PUD
Rezoning
Applicant's Name: Edina Development Corporation Inc. - Albert Villas 5th Addition
Request: Edina Development Corporation Inc., has submitted a final plat, CUP/PUD,
rezoning and PUD final plan for a 3 lot, single-family subdivision to be known as Albert Villas
5th Addition. The subject site is 3.35 acres in size and is located south of County Highway
#18. The site is proposed to be zoned R1-A with a PUD-CUP which is consistent with the
surrounding area and adjacent development.
City Council Meeting Date: December 3, 2001
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the City
Council now makes the following finding of fact and decision:
A. The legal description of the subject property is attached as Exhibit A
B. The Planning Report and Memorandum dated November 28, 2001 from Northwest
Associated Consultants is incorporated herein.
C. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
D. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property
as proposed and with an access to Highway 18.
E. The requirements of Sections 300, 400 and 2700 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance have
been reviewed in relation to proposed plans.
F. The City Council finds the final plat acceptable.
G. The proposed actions have been considered in relation to the specific policies and
provisions of and have been found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
H. The proposed development will be compatible with present and future land uses of the
area.
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I. The proposed use conforms to all applicable Zoning Ordinance performance standards.
J. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City Council
APPROVES the rezoning, PUD-CUP, and final plat based on the most current plans and
information received to date subject to the following conditions:
1. Lot 1 is allowed continued access to CSAH 18 until such time as the existing single
family is redeveloped or the lot is further subdivided.
2. The ordinance to rezone the property to R-1A is adopted and the existing PUD
agreement is modified to include the 5th Addition.
3. The landscape plan is revised to identify the type, quantity and size of proposed
plantings and to provide the planting rows in a staggered formation.
4. All grading, drainage, utility, and construction issues are subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
5. The applicant shall pay a cash fee in lieu of parkland dedication equal to $3,000.00.
6. The applicant must enter into a development contract and pay all required fees and
securities required by said document, subject to review and approval of the City
Council.
7. Comments of other City Staff.
Adopted by the Albertville City Council this 3rd day of December 2001.
City of Albertville
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Attest:
BY~~.u ,~--J-
Linda Goeb, City Administrator
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