City Council Agenda Packet November 17, 2025

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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 City Council Item Number 7.1 Meeting Date November 17, 2025 Prepared By Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Item Description Resolution 25-67: Plat of Perkins Acres Reviewed by Chris Leeseberg Cal Portner Tina Allard Action Requested Adopt Resolution 25-67 approving the Plat of Perkins Acres, subject to the following conditions: 1. Staff approval of all civil plans supporting the construction of the public cul-de-sac. 2. The applicant must enter into a development contract with the city regarding the construction of the cul-de-sac. 3. Park Dedication Fee shall be paid for one new single-family parcel. Background/Discussion The applicant, Allen Perkins, has submitted a subdivision request to split an existing 5-acre parcel into two parcels. One of the lots will house the existing home and accessory structure, and the second parcel will be a new buildable parcel. The subdivision also includes right-of-way dedication for Queen Street, which has been considered a public street, but will be improved with a cul-de-sac as part of this project. Additionally, due to the location of the cul-de-sac near a wetland and existing home, the Engineering Division worked with the applicant to reduce the size of the cul-de-sac, but still ensure it's full functionality for the public. The property is located in the R-1a zoning district, which requires a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. Dedication of right-of-way along the south property line for 196th Ave and for the new Queen Street cul-de-sac has reduced the lot sizes below the minimum size within the ordinance. The Board of Adjustments reviewed a lot size and wetland setback variance on October 28, 2025, approving both requests. One of the conditions of approval required the applicant to work with staff to minimize the impact on the wetland buffer and setback. The reduced size of the improvement, approved by engineering, accomplishes this goal and keeps the impervious improvements out of the 25-foot wetland buffer. The subdivision of a 5-acre parcel into two lots is also consistent with other properties in the immediate vicinity. Park Dedication The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed this plat for park dedication requirements on November 12, 2025, and recommended a cash payment for one new buildable lot. The Commission also recommended a trail easement along the south property line. The plat dedicates right-of-way, which is where a future trail Page 148 of 379