HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-44RESOLUTION NO. 2014-44
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR 3701 BUCHANAN
STREET NE. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2014 -0605) has been submitted by Modern Construction to the City
Council requesting Minor Subdivision approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following
site:
ADDRESS: 3701 Buchanan Street NE.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: A Minor Subdivision for 3701 Buchanan
Street NE.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on June 3, 2014;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations
of the City staff regarding the effect of the proposed Minor Subdivision upon the health, safety, and
welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to
compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the
surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the
following findings:
1. The proposed subdivision of land will not result in more than three lots.
2. The proposed subdivision of land does not involve the vacation of existing easements.
3. All lots to be created by the proposed subdivision conform to lot area and width requirements
established for the zoning district in which the property is located.
4. The proposed subdivision does not require the dedication of public rights -of -way for the
purpose of gaining access to the property.
5. The property has not previously been divided through the minor subdivision provisions of
this article.
6. The proposed subdivision does not hinder the conveyance of land.
7. The proposed subdivision does not hinder the making of assessments or the keeping of
records related to assessments.
S. The proposed subdivision meets all of the design standards specified in Section 9.115.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the attached conditions, survey, and other information shall
become part of this Minor Subdivision and approval; and in granting this Minor Subdivision the city
and the applicant agree that this Minor Subdivision shall become null and void if the subdivision has
not been filed with the Anoka County Recorder's Office within one (1) calendar year after the
approval date.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
The Planning Commission approves the Minor Subdivision for 3701 Buchanan Street NE. subject to
certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and
ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including:
1. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full
compliance.
2. The applicant shall provide required utility and drainage easements for all newly created lots
and shall be responsible for the cost of filing and recording written easements with the Anoka
County Recorder's Office.
3. The applicant shall pay parkland dedication fees for each lot created beyond the original
number of lots existing prior to subdivision, except when such fees have been applied to the
property as part of a previous subdivision.
4. The applicant shall be responsible for filing the approved subdivision survey with the Anoka
County Recorder's Office. The approved minor subdivision shall become invalid if the
subdivision is not filed with the Anoka County Recorder's Office within one (1) year of the
date of City Council action.
Passed this 9ti' day of June 2014,
Offered by: Diehm
Seconded by: Schmitt \.\
Roll Call: All Ayes
Attest: Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Katie Bruno
City Clerk/Council Secretary