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Case File: 06 -15 Page 2 Location: 20687 and 20575 Quincy Street Zoning: R1a Land Use: Rural Residential Adjacent N — R1a Adjacent N —Rural Residential Zoning: E — R1a Land Use: E — Rural Residential S — R1 a S — Rural Residential W — R1 a W — Rural Residential Site Area: 54 acres Landscape Required: Two landscape trees per interior lot, 4 landscape trees per corner lot Req'd: Proposed: No Landscape Plan submitted Conforms: Land Use Plan — No Zoning Code — Yes Subdivision Code — No 120 Day Rule: Action must be taken on this request by November 28, 2006 Overview The subject site is comprised of two existing non platted lots. Both lots contain a single family home with some outbuildings. The subject site is in the R1a zoning district which allows 2 1/2 acre lots; the applicant is proposing 16 lots. The site is heavily wooded and has wetlands present. Sherburne County met with staff on August 31, 2006 and informed staff that the extension of County Road 33 is proposed south of this development. Analysis The subject property is zoned R -1a, the R -1a zoning district is intended to allow for rural lifestyle by permitting low density residential development in areas that are marginal or nonfeasible for agriculture. This is the area of the city which is not primarily suited to farming due to soil conditions, slopes, tree cover, and other physical features better suited for nonfarm housing and related accessory uses. The subject site is heavily wooded and has seven wetlands onsite (exhibit A). The southeast side of the lot has the majority of the trees and largest wetlands. Based on a review of the proposed plat, and the comprehensive plan, it is Staffs opinion that the plat is inconsistent with the vision outlined in the comprehensive plan, and that this property is a prime candidate for an Open Space Preservation (OSP) plat. In working with the developer, the S:\PLANNING \Case Files \2006 \Plat \P 06 -15 Cranberry Ridge \PC 10_10_06.doc