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98-14Council File # I D ~ � Presented By RefeYred To Green Sheet # .7 � Q� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � n , Committee: Date PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR RAMSEY HILL TOWNHOMES ADDITION WHEREAS, Maui Pacific Inc. has submitted the attached preliminary and final plat for City Council approval; and WHEREAS, the appropriate city deparhnents have reviewed the plat and found it meets the requirements of Chapter 67 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS the common, interior "pariy walls" between units of the Ramsey Town homes are Two-Hour Fire-resistive wall assemblies which must maintain their structural and fire- resistance integrity to ensure the safety of the inhabitants; and WHEREAS, Maui Pacific, Inc. has proposed subdividing the properry which willlegally divide the units into separate land parcels with the property line located within common "party walls"; and WIIEREAS, alterations to said common, interior "party walls" must not be performed without proper approvals and permits from the Office of License, Ittspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP); and WIIEREAS, norice of the public hearing before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the city and notices were mailed to each owner of affected property and property situated wholly of partly within 350 feet of the subject property; and WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council was held on November 12, 1997 at which all interested parties were heard, the Council having considered a11 the facts and recommendafions concerning the plat; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts and approves the attached preliminary and final plat for Ramsey Hill Townhomes Addition with the following conditions: l. That Maui Pacific Inc. sha11 file a copy of this Resolufion with the Ramsey County Recorder. Maui Pacific shall place a copy of this Resolution on each property deed withiu this development; and 2. That a copy of this Resolution shall be attached to and become part of the townhouse declaration for this development which shall be provided to each property purchaser and their successors; and 9 k-�� 3. That, except for small wall anchors, screws, ar naiis suitable for attaching pictures, frames, shelves or other similaz attachments, 4 the common, interior "parry wall" between units shall not be 5 altered, penetrated, or modified in any way without first receiving 6 proper approvals and permits from the City of Saint Paul Office of 7 Licence, Inspection and Environmental Frotection; and 10 11 12 13 14 IS � 5. That the applicant vacate that portion of unimproved Western Avenue east of the quarter-quarter secfion line that adjoins this property; and That all e�cisting private easements on the subject property sha11 be retained in the new plat. Requested by Department of: By: ' `' � Form Approv by City Atto By: �'�" 6✓y�i/f^P�'� Approv y a r for S mission to Council By: ved Ly ted by Council: Date`�� 1`0 _ion Certified by Covnc'1 Secr�etary Y A K� TOTAL FOF GREEN SHEET INITIAUDATE — DEPARTNIENT O�RECiOR anarroaNer —�— BUOGET DIRECTOR�U_�\•�� MAYOR (OR NSS15T PAGES � (CLIP AtL IOCATfONS FOR SIGNATURE) N° 51905 ��-�� INRIAVOATE CITV COUNCIL an c�eaK FW / B M SERVILES DIR. WLy . s r � � � � i / � � � / �� A� « _ PI.ANNING COMMISS�ON _ f _ CIB COMMITTEE _ _ __ STAFF _ _ __ DISTfliCTCOURT _ _ SUPPOR75 WHICH GOUNCIL OBJECTIVE? PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING OUESTIONS: 1. Has thi5 personflirm ever worketl untler a contraC[ tor this tlepartment> YES NO 2. 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Location: My understanding is th� Council on October 29, legal Ledger. Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) 97-265 356-376 Ramsey Street it this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City 1997 and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paui Please call me at 266-6583 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �� /�ti�s� � Michael J. Kraemer Zoning Section cc: File #97-265 xoatc� or �e � 77ie Satrit�PaulqryCmxicil�wtR oonduct a publtc headng � we�inesaag.�l�ovemher 5�. 97.. at 4:30.�.m: in the Citq (buncil Chambas."'R�trd FYoor. (:ity. Hali. to constdec the_ p7taatton otMa� PactSc,'Inc. (Ramsey H91 Townhumes. 356375 Ramsey�$freeYZ � a; �iminaiy and Snai plat to allow each neav townhome currenfly'undec cons[ruction �to snbdivtaea ana sokt as separate muts ana rxordea wjcn xamsey co,mep R�: -: ted..QMOtier 2S. 1999 _ _ � � - � - - -. 9C1`A9NE[60N � _ . _- � . . - . - � ---�� - ,r - ��Y Caw� Sa�i9 _ . . _ _ . _ ' _ ' ., . ,- _ - � - ' ..(Octobex 25, t99'7) . . . . � � . _ _ i DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT ��'►� � CITY OF SAINT PAUL No>m Co(emnn, Mayo� October 29, 1997 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 • RE: Zoning File #97-265: City Council Hearing: Maui Pacific, Inc. November 5, 1997 Divisiors ofPlaruring 25 West Four[h Street Sornt Pau1, MNSSIO2 TeZephone: 612-2dS6565 F¢csimile: 6I2-228-33I4 PURPOSE: To consider a preliminary and final plat request by Maui Pacific, Inc. to allow each new town home unit at 356-376 Ramsey Sireet to be subdivided and sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. Dear Ms. Anderson: Maui Pacific Inc. has submitted an application for preliminary and final plat approval for a 11 unit town home development. City Council action is required to allow the new plat to be recorded with Ramsey County. This application meets all subdivision requirements and staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat application. This item is scheduled to be heazd by the City Council on November 5, 1997. Sincerelv. Kennet h Ford � Planninn Administrator KF:mk cc: Citv Councilmembers • q�-'� PLAT STAEF REPOF2T • FILE #97-265 1. APPLICANT: Maui Pacific, Inc. DATE OF HEARING: November 5, 1997 2. IACATION: 356-376 Ramsey Street; southside between Summit and Grand 3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see survey 4. PRESENT 20NING: RM-2 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §67.405 &� 67.406 5. STAFF INVESTIGATION ADID REPORT: DATE: October 27, 1997 BY: Mike Kraemer A. PURPOSE: To consider a preliminary and final plat request by Maui Paci£ic, Inc. to allow each new town home unit currently under construction to be sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. This project is known as Ramsey Hill Townhomes. B. SITE & AREA CONDITIONS The Site is currently under construction and nearly completed of an 11-unit townhouse development. The property is located on Ramsey Street between Summit and Grand with 251 feet of frontage on Ramsey Street and a total lot area of approx. 34,190 square feet. The site has very steep slopes with the front of the property sloping down Ramsey Street from west to east and sloping from the front to the rear. The property is zoned RM-2 (residential multiple £amily). • C. BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting the new plat to allow each new dwelling unit currently under construction to be sold separately and recorded with Ramsey County. The zoning code requires that the City Council approve a new plat prior to recording with the County. The proposed plat contains 11 new lots, one for each of the townhouse dwelling units, and a common area as an additional lot. The owner of each dwelling unit will own the property beneath their unit with the common property being owned in common by each property owner within the development. Each dwelling unit will have an attached 2-car garaqe at the rear of the dwelling. The garages will have access by a driveway from Grand Avenue throuqh the Wescern Avenue riaht-of-way. The project is nearly complete with some of th2 uni�s now ready to close anc occuoy. mhe retaining wa11s that were constructed as part of the development and on Locs 1 and 11, wi11 be maincained zad renaired when n°cessary, by the cowncome associa-ion, and are not the r2sponsibilitv o` t;^,ese �wo ur_it or lot o«':�ers. _n 1982 variances were granted ior build_na neight, setback end to�al number o£ units to DL'11Q a 6-story condoniniu�.� with 39-units on chis si�e. This project was never s�arted. :he site pian for the projecc was reviewed by L.I.E.P. and anproved on April _ , -99', . On May 5, i997 the Board o£ Zor;na Appe�ls annroved c 10� coveraae variance to allow ore additional townhouse unit °or a toLal oi li ur:i�s. • Ci�y Pubiic Wcy{s and Real EGcaLe s�a'° and sta_°' w-_� �`-= Rar..s=y Count�. Su�veyo_s Offic=, have me= w-t� t22 apoiican� to r=so�-v= pla_ting an� recosding issues w�ch the niat in rela_�oa to unimproved Sdestern Avenue. q�-��f Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) Plat StafE Report #97-265 • October 27, 1997 Page Two Both City and County staff feel it is necessary to require that the portion of Western Avenue east of the quarter-quarter line (center-line), be vacated as part of the new plat. This requirement is necessary to correct past platting errors of the property and allow the new plat to be recorded correctly without error to both the plat and title of the property. As stated above, the applicant has requested the new plat to allow each new townhome unit on the property to be sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. City Council approval o£ the plat is necessary to allow recording of the plat document. D. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOD4dENDATION On April 22, 1997 the Zoning and Land Ose Committee of the Summit-Hill Association voted to support the development of the townhome project with the requested variance for the 11 unit on April 22. 1997. E. 1. A1l the app2icable provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with. City staff have reviewed the proposed preliminary and final plat and determined that it meets all requirements and standards of the City. 2. The proposed subdi.vision will not be detrimental to the present and • potential surrounding land uses. The property can be developed with uses compatible to the area. 3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in coordination and compatibility with the proposed svbdivision. The surrounding area and the area of the proposed preliminary and final plat are compatible with respect to land uses. The area includes a mix of single family, duplex and multiple family dwellings. 4. The subdivision is in con£ozmance with the Comprehensioe Plan. The subdivisior, is in conformance with the com:*enensive p1an. 5. The subdivision presezves aad incorporates the site's impox'taat existiag natural features, wheaever possi.ble. Existing na�cra- feaicres have be�� pr°served w:=_re possible i- the plat_ T_ne develonme^_ has L_^_ed to use tne exis=ing -000graphy in siting the �ownhome buil�ing by s=epoing eaca ur.it down wi_h the grades. Retaining walls have also been constructed. 6_ AIS land iatended for buildi.ng sites caa be used saPely xithout EA dangeriag the resideats by peri2 Prc� floods, erosioa, coatinuovsly higlz rvater table, severe soil coadi.tioas or otlzer menace. The land czn be safeiy developed. • 7. The subdivisioa can be eceaomicaSly served with public facilities aad services. qa Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) Plat Staff Report �97-265 . • October 27, 1997 Page Three The property is served by public £acilities and services. E. STAFE' RECOhA�DIDATION of the preliminary and Pacific, Inc. with the Western Avenue east of property. � Based on the above findings, staff recommends approval Einal plat for Ramsey Hill Townhomes Addition by Maui condition that the applicant vacate that portion oP the quarter-quarter section line that adjoins this • C� � ��—f�{ � 2 3 O H J � 2 � � Q � :�i° ��= ---_ i� :f i i „ ° I "- �a� =e��:, ;,: � -- Ia= � � _e� - -- =e -_ - _- � i =_ ? lo== I° ' I93' I Is = i=� � �:' e �3 e� =i''s-=_ --- -- -_ -_ � ; i� n �� .. �o _R ., a�» o) .I s' I s ; ie :�: -: I. � a�6 � °s lo ��- - =;�� v � _- - a �y ea �_o; I j i "s I� i. ia �� I °:� ,=I ;_e � r � �: : �= c�_e i x� z I ' ', � �°.� ' »�_:� o �_9„ '"� j I - I -' - � � = ��I� = i�= r==_ I i �, I= I` �', 1: �=: � j: �:- I i I° - i^ a � - - r�?I!� �� ; r -' I ! 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DtST l�/'l MAP� �'.� �✓� � onefdmiiy . a � comr.._-�,al � ¢ two famity � � a� indusr.ai SCALE i' = 400' ; �� t Q multiple family V vacar.� ' _ i i� � . � U � ,; . �� , �, �.� � U �RV � , y � ;L',C.C�l�O •F. .- �4= � � � , _ ,��>� ` � • r _ �. - � -�� `` `; cJ'' CY �; ti i `� �� /�/ ;E�P�� i -�� HARR!SON ✓EFFERSQN sCr:�o_ 0 o lololoi�l� i�l NOV-04-'97 17:25 ID:612 646 4539 TEL N0:612-646-4539 JULIAN J. 2WEBER ATTORNEV AT �AW ENERGY p4RK F�NANCIAL CENTER 1360 ErvERGY PqRK DRIVE,SUITE 310 SA1NT PAUL.MINNESOTA 6 610 8-6262 1612) 646-a36a FA% 646-8338 November �, 1997 A171 P01 � � ' S3 ��-��( The Nonorabta Dave Thune Councll Pr�sidant tity Nall and Courtfiouse BY FACSIMIL TRANSMISSION ONLY St. P�ul, MN 55102 _�Q YF��PNONE N0. 266-d5T� Re: R�msey Nill Townhoaies 356 to 376 Ramsey Street liaul Paclfic Inc., Owner and Developer Hearing on Prellmtnary and Final Plat to Al1ow Separate Conveyance of Townhouse Units Yednesday� November 5, 1997, 4:3� p.m. Zonlnp file No. 97-265 Dear tounci] President Thune: i wtll aot be able to attend the above referenced hearing because of previous tommitments, but wish to register my ob�ection to the proposed subdivision of the above referenced property until certain matters ara clariffed and resolved. I have resided at 345 Grand Avenue slnce September 1978. My landlord for that enttre period has been and contlnues to be Generai Propertles, a Ninnesota general p�rtnership canposed of Paul Hedberg and Dean Sauser. Until recent n�onths, I have en�oyed unobstructed use of the parking lot and drivewa�y between 3�5 and 351 Grand Avenue for parking of �y cars and access to Grand Avenue, pursuant to �y written lease with General Propertles. Durinq that time most of the space between 345 Grand Avenue and 351 Grand Avenue has been a graveled parking lot, serving the homes at 343, 345, and 351 Grand Avenues, as well as 344 Ramsey Strest. All the space has been needed and used for parking, especially in the wlnter. Since July l, 1997, my park9ng spaces and �y access to 6rand Avenue have been obstructed, in Khole or in part, on numerous occasions, first by the damages caused by the .luly 1 flooding down Ramsey Street and subsequently by the construction activitles for the Ramsey Hill Townhomes. Yesterday I was informed by General Properties that Maui Pacific Inc., which earlier this year purchased from General Properties the parcel of land Mhicb foi the central part of the parking lot and provides access to everyone's parking spaces, is now asserting a purported right to limit the r9ghts of General NOV-OA-'97 17:26 ID�612 646 4539 TE� N0:612-646-4539 A171 P02 q�-j� D�va Thune. Councii President Mov�ber �, 1997 Page 2 Propertles.iqyself, Vatt1 and Leo 6arvey at 343 6rand Avenue� Mike Hazard and Pat Dlson �t 3!4 Ramsey Street, and the ormers of the properties �t 351 �nd 356 Grand Avenua. to use our easements for access to reach our parking areas. At tfie same tiine, Nau1 Diciflc is offeriny to sell the central area back to the ad�nining properEy owners for the sum of f7,500. Because thSs involves intepretatton of at leasL three easement agreements and related conveyancing documents, is well as claims of easement by prescription for 351 Granct, it appears to aie that a dtspute clearty exists among the above lndividwls, the outcome of whicb xill rffect the easements appurtenant to the properiy which is propased to be subdivided. Title to the townhanes wili be aff�cted by flnal clarification and allocation of the benefits and burdens of the easements that run with the land and will affect all the properties in our i�amadlate neighborhood. In addition, � physical inspection of the retaining wall constructed between 356 Rainisey �nd 344 Ramsey w111 disclose that the wall was constructed with an encroacMnent tnto the property at 344 Ramsey Street, accordSng to the survey monuments placed by the developer's surveyor. A physical lnspection will also disclose that the driveway to the townhouse pro�act w�s constructed so as to encroach upon tfie property owned by General Propertles at 356 Grand Avenue, snd to cause surface water to run inte the garage for 356 GranA. S1nce the outcome of the actess dlsputes and the boundary encroachments N111 Tikely affect all eleven units of the proposed subdivision. I request that finai approval of the propased subdivision be dela�yed until the above matters can be clarifled and resolved. I request that the City reyuire the developer to provide a survey certlfied by a licensed surveyor to show all the varlous easements, all boundary lines, and the lotation of improvements as constructed. Tf thls lnformation is not reQuired prior to subdivision approval, the City at a miniawm will not fiave accurate informatlon for future city maps. At worst, the City by approving the propased subdivision w111 be adding further complication to an already compiicated �ess. Moreover, whenever Maui Paclfic has done sometfiing which adversely affects the neighbors, they have indicated that they h�ve tity approval to do rhat they want to do, or that they don't need city approval to do what they want to do. Tfie role of the city in giving approval to constructton of improvements which encroach on neighboriog property w111 likely involve the city in costly litigation at some future date if those problems are not resolved now. I therefore request that Zaning File Number 265 be laid over until a1l dlsputes over easements and boundaries are resolved. Thank you for you� consideration of these matters. NDV-04-'97 17:27 ID�612 646 4539 7EL N0:612-646-4539 �171 P03 g�-I�-f Dave Thune. Councii Vresident Nov�r t. 1997 Paye 3 Y s verY trul , lian J. Zw er �z/ss cc: Councll Mea�ers: DeveToper: Jerry Blakey 266-8574 Nichael Harris 266-H57i Roberti Megard 266-8574 Joe Collins 266-8574 Dan Bostrom 266-85T4 6ladys Morton 266-8574 Maui Paciftc, Inc. 291-7406 Other Owners: General Properties 221-2955 M1ke Hazard and Patrlcia Otson 227-5521 Patty and Leo 6arvey 227-b559 Inspections: Tom Beacl► John Conway 266-9094 Zoning Board: Mike Kraemer 228-3314 � ` FROM : THE CRTS PAJRMRS PHONE N0. : 1 612 227 5521 .� �� , 9 �� November 12, i997 7he Honorable Dave Thune Council President City Hali and Courthouse St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Council President Thune: With respect to my letter of last week regarding the Ramsey HiII Townhomes (Zoning File 97-265), please be advised that, while all our issues have not been settled, the parties are talking and the critical issue oi the encroachment of the wall on our property has been resolved. Therefore, t do not oppose the finai approval of the project by the Councii. Thank you for your attention and concern. 5incerely, ��/l�/�.t �d� Mike Hazard 344 Ramsey Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 cc: Councll Members: Michael Harris Jerry Biakay Roberta Megard Joe Collins Dan Bostrom Gladys Morton Developer: Maui Paciffc, Inc. Other owners: General Properties Pariy and leo Garvey Nefghbor: Julian 2weber Inspactions: Tom Beach John Conway Zoning Board: Mike Kraemer Council File # I D ~ � Presented By RefeYred To Green Sheet # .7 � Q� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � n , Committee: Date PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR RAMSEY HILL TOWNHOMES ADDITION WHEREAS, Maui Pacific Inc. has submitted the attached preliminary and final plat for City Council approval; and WHEREAS, the appropriate city deparhnents have reviewed the plat and found it meets the requirements of Chapter 67 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS the common, interior "pariy walls" between units of the Ramsey Town homes are Two-Hour Fire-resistive wall assemblies which must maintain their structural and fire- resistance integrity to ensure the safety of the inhabitants; and WHEREAS, Maui Pacific, Inc. has proposed subdividing the properry which willlegally divide the units into separate land parcels with the property line located within common "party walls"; and WIIEREAS, alterations to said common, interior "party walls" must not be performed without proper approvals and permits from the Office of License, Ittspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP); and WIIEREAS, norice of the public hearing before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the city and notices were mailed to each owner of affected property and property situated wholly of partly within 350 feet of the subject property; and WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council was held on November 12, 1997 at which all interested parties were heard, the Council having considered a11 the facts and recommendafions concerning the plat; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts and approves the attached preliminary and final plat for Ramsey Hill Townhomes Addition with the following conditions: l. That Maui Pacific Inc. sha11 file a copy of this Resolufion with the Ramsey County Recorder. Maui Pacific shall place a copy of this Resolution on each property deed withiu this development; and 2. That a copy of this Resolution shall be attached to and become part of the townhouse declaration for this development which shall be provided to each property purchaser and their successors; and 9 k-�� 3. That, except for small wall anchors, screws, ar naiis suitable for attaching pictures, frames, shelves or other similaz attachments, 4 the common, interior "parry wall" between units shall not be 5 altered, penetrated, or modified in any way without first receiving 6 proper approvals and permits from the City of Saint Paul Office of 7 Licence, Inspection and Environmental Frotection; and 10 11 12 13 14 IS � 5. That the applicant vacate that portion of unimproved Western Avenue east of the quarter-quarter secfion line that adjoins this property; and That all e�cisting private easements on the subject property sha11 be retained in the new plat. Requested by Department of: By: ' `' � Form Approv by City Atto By: �'�" 6✓y�i/f^P�'� Approv y a r for S mission to Council By: ved Ly ted by Council: Date`�� 1`0 _ion Certified by Covnc'1 Secr�etary Y A K� TOTAL FOF GREEN SHEET INITIAUDATE — DEPARTNIENT O�RECiOR anarroaNer —�— BUOGET DIRECTOR�U_�\•�� MAYOR (OR NSS15T PAGES � (CLIP AtL IOCATfONS FOR SIGNATURE) N° 51905 ��-�� INRIAVOATE CITV COUNCIL an c�eaK FW / B M SERVILES DIR. WLy . s r � � � � i / � � � / �� A� « _ PI.ANNING COMMISS�ON _ f _ CIB COMMITTEE _ _ __ STAFF _ _ __ DISTfliCTCOURT _ _ SUPPOR75 WHICH GOUNCIL OBJECTIVE? PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING OUESTIONS: 1. Has thi5 personflirm ever worketl untler a contraC[ tor this tlepartment> YES NO 2. 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Location: My understanding is th� Council on October 29, legal Ledger. Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) 97-265 356-376 Ramsey Street it this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City 1997 and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paui Please call me at 266-6583 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �� /�ti�s� � Michael J. Kraemer Zoning Section cc: File #97-265 xoatc� or �e � 77ie Satrit�PaulqryCmxicil�wtR oonduct a publtc headng � we�inesaag.�l�ovemher 5�. 97.. at 4:30.�.m: in the Citq (buncil Chambas."'R�trd FYoor. (:ity. Hali. to constdec the_ p7taatton otMa� PactSc,'Inc. (Ramsey H91 Townhumes. 356375 Ramsey�$freeYZ � a; �iminaiy and Snai plat to allow each neav townhome currenfly'undec cons[ruction �to snbdivtaea ana sokt as separate muts ana rxordea wjcn xamsey co,mep R�: -: ted..QMOtier 2S. 1999 _ _ � � - � - - -. 9C1`A9NE[60N � _ . _- � . . - . - � ---�� - ,r - ��Y Caw� Sa�i9 _ . . _ _ . _ ' _ ' ., . ,- _ - � - ' ..(Octobex 25, t99'7) . . . . � � . _ _ i DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT ��'►� � CITY OF SAINT PAUL No>m Co(emnn, Mayo� October 29, 1997 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 • RE: Zoning File #97-265: City Council Hearing: Maui Pacific, Inc. November 5, 1997 Divisiors ofPlaruring 25 West Four[h Street Sornt Pau1, MNSSIO2 TeZephone: 612-2dS6565 F¢csimile: 6I2-228-33I4 PURPOSE: To consider a preliminary and final plat request by Maui Pacific, Inc. to allow each new town home unit at 356-376 Ramsey Sireet to be subdivided and sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. Dear Ms. Anderson: Maui Pacific Inc. has submitted an application for preliminary and final plat approval for a 11 unit town home development. City Council action is required to allow the new plat to be recorded with Ramsey County. This application meets all subdivision requirements and staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat application. This item is scheduled to be heazd by the City Council on November 5, 1997. Sincerelv. Kennet h Ford � Planninn Administrator KF:mk cc: Citv Councilmembers • q�-'� PLAT STAEF REPOF2T • FILE #97-265 1. APPLICANT: Maui Pacific, Inc. DATE OF HEARING: November 5, 1997 2. IACATION: 356-376 Ramsey Street; southside between Summit and Grand 3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see survey 4. PRESENT 20NING: RM-2 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §67.405 &� 67.406 5. STAFF INVESTIGATION ADID REPORT: DATE: October 27, 1997 BY: Mike Kraemer A. PURPOSE: To consider a preliminary and final plat request by Maui Paci£ic, Inc. to allow each new town home unit currently under construction to be sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. This project is known as Ramsey Hill Townhomes. B. SITE & AREA CONDITIONS The Site is currently under construction and nearly completed of an 11-unit townhouse development. The property is located on Ramsey Street between Summit and Grand with 251 feet of frontage on Ramsey Street and a total lot area of approx. 34,190 square feet. The site has very steep slopes with the front of the property sloping down Ramsey Street from west to east and sloping from the front to the rear. The property is zoned RM-2 (residential multiple £amily). • C. BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting the new plat to allow each new dwelling unit currently under construction to be sold separately and recorded with Ramsey County. The zoning code requires that the City Council approve a new plat prior to recording with the County. The proposed plat contains 11 new lots, one for each of the townhouse dwelling units, and a common area as an additional lot. The owner of each dwelling unit will own the property beneath their unit with the common property being owned in common by each property owner within the development. Each dwelling unit will have an attached 2-car garaqe at the rear of the dwelling. The garages will have access by a driveway from Grand Avenue throuqh the Wescern Avenue riaht-of-way. The project is nearly complete with some of th2 uni�s now ready to close anc occuoy. mhe retaining wa11s that were constructed as part of the development and on Locs 1 and 11, wi11 be maincained zad renaired when n°cessary, by the cowncome associa-ion, and are not the r2sponsibilitv o` t;^,ese �wo ur_it or lot o«':�ers. _n 1982 variances were granted ior build_na neight, setback end to�al number o£ units to DL'11Q a 6-story condoniniu�.� with 39-units on chis si�e. This project was never s�arted. :he site pian for the projecc was reviewed by L.I.E.P. and anproved on April _ , -99', . On May 5, i997 the Board o£ Zor;na Appe�ls annroved c 10� coveraae variance to allow ore additional townhouse unit °or a toLal oi li ur:i�s. • Ci�y Pubiic Wcy{s and Real EGcaLe s�a'° and sta_°' w-_� �`-= Rar..s=y Count�. Su�veyo_s Offic=, have me= w-t� t22 apoiican� to r=so�-v= pla_ting an� recosding issues w�ch the niat in rela_�oa to unimproved Sdestern Avenue. q�-��f Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) Plat StafE Report #97-265 • October 27, 1997 Page Two Both City and County staff feel it is necessary to require that the portion of Western Avenue east of the quarter-quarter line (center-line), be vacated as part of the new plat. This requirement is necessary to correct past platting errors of the property and allow the new plat to be recorded correctly without error to both the plat and title of the property. As stated above, the applicant has requested the new plat to allow each new townhome unit on the property to be sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. City Council approval o£ the plat is necessary to allow recording of the plat document. D. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOD4dENDATION On April 22, 1997 the Zoning and Land Ose Committee of the Summit-Hill Association voted to support the development of the townhome project with the requested variance for the 11 unit on April 22. 1997. E. 1. A1l the app2icable provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with. City staff have reviewed the proposed preliminary and final plat and determined that it meets all requirements and standards of the City. 2. The proposed subdi.vision will not be detrimental to the present and • potential surrounding land uses. The property can be developed with uses compatible to the area. 3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in coordination and compatibility with the proposed svbdivision. The surrounding area and the area of the proposed preliminary and final plat are compatible with respect to land uses. The area includes a mix of single family, duplex and multiple family dwellings. 4. The subdivision is in con£ozmance with the Comprehensioe Plan. The subdivisior, is in conformance with the com:*enensive p1an. 5. The subdivision presezves aad incorporates the site's impox'taat existiag natural features, wheaever possi.ble. Existing na�cra- feaicres have be�� pr°served w:=_re possible i- the plat_ T_ne develonme^_ has L_^_ed to use tne exis=ing -000graphy in siting the �ownhome buil�ing by s=epoing eaca ur.it down wi_h the grades. Retaining walls have also been constructed. 6_ AIS land iatended for buildi.ng sites caa be used saPely xithout EA dangeriag the resideats by peri2 Prc� floods, erosioa, coatinuovsly higlz rvater table, severe soil coadi.tioas or otlzer menace. The land czn be safeiy developed. • 7. The subdivisioa can be eceaomicaSly served with public facilities aad services. qa Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) Plat Staff Report �97-265 . • October 27, 1997 Page Three The property is served by public £acilities and services. E. 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DtST l�/'l MAP� �'.� �✓� � onefdmiiy . a � comr.._-�,al � ¢ two famity � � a� indusr.ai SCALE i' = 400' ; �� t Q multiple family V vacar.� ' _ i i� � . � U � ,; . �� , �, �.� � U �RV � , y � ;L',C.C�l�O •F. .- �4= � � � , _ ,��>� ` � • r _ �. - � -�� `` `; cJ'' CY �; ti i `� �� /�/ ;E�P�� i -�� HARR!SON ✓EFFERSQN sCr:�o_ 0 o lololoi�l� i�l NOV-04-'97 17:25 ID:612 646 4539 TEL N0:612-646-4539 JULIAN J. 2WEBER ATTORNEV AT �AW ENERGY p4RK F�NANCIAL CENTER 1360 ErvERGY PqRK DRIVE,SUITE 310 SA1NT PAUL.MINNESOTA 6 610 8-6262 1612) 646-a36a FA% 646-8338 November �, 1997 A171 P01 � � ' S3 ��-��( The Nonorabta Dave Thune Councll Pr�sidant tity Nall and Courtfiouse BY FACSIMIL TRANSMISSION ONLY St. P�ul, MN 55102 _�Q YF��PNONE N0. 266-d5T� Re: R�msey Nill Townhoaies 356 to 376 Ramsey Street liaul Paclfic Inc., Owner and Developer Hearing on Prellmtnary and Final Plat to Al1ow Separate Conveyance of Townhouse Units Yednesday� November 5, 1997, 4:3� p.m. Zonlnp file No. 97-265 Dear tounci] President Thune: i wtll aot be able to attend the above referenced hearing because of previous tommitments, but wish to register my ob�ection to the proposed subdivision of the above referenced property until certain matters ara clariffed and resolved. I have resided at 345 Grand Avenue slnce September 1978. My landlord for that enttre period has been and contlnues to be Generai Propertles, a Ninnesota general p�rtnership canposed of Paul Hedberg and Dean Sauser. Until recent n�onths, I have en�oyed unobstructed use of the parking lot and drivewa�y between 3�5 and 351 Grand Avenue for parking of �y cars and access to Grand Avenue, pursuant to �y written lease with General Propertles. Durinq that time most of the space between 345 Grand Avenue and 351 Grand Avenue has been a graveled parking lot, serving the homes at 343, 345, and 351 Grand Avenues, as well as 344 Ramsey Strest. All the space has been needed and used for parking, especially in the wlnter. Since July l, 1997, my park9ng spaces and �y access to 6rand Avenue have been obstructed, in Khole or in part, on numerous occasions, first by the damages caused by the .luly 1 flooding down Ramsey Street and subsequently by the construction activitles for the Ramsey Hill Townhomes. Yesterday I was informed by General Properties that Maui Pacific Inc., which earlier this year purchased from General Properties the parcel of land Mhicb foi the central part of the parking lot and provides access to everyone's parking spaces, is now asserting a purported right to limit the r9ghts of General NOV-OA-'97 17:26 ID�612 646 4539 TE� N0:612-646-4539 A171 P02 q�-j� D�va Thune. Councii President Mov�ber �, 1997 Page 2 Propertles.iqyself, Vatt1 and Leo 6arvey at 343 6rand Avenue� Mike Hazard and Pat Dlson �t 3!4 Ramsey Street, and the ormers of the properties �t 351 �nd 356 Grand Avenua. to use our easements for access to reach our parking areas. At tfie same tiine, Nau1 Diciflc is offeriny to sell the central area back to the ad�nining properEy owners for the sum of f7,500. Because thSs involves intepretatton of at leasL three easement agreements and related conveyancing documents, is well as claims of easement by prescription for 351 Granct, it appears to aie that a dtspute clearty exists among the above lndividwls, the outcome of whicb xill rffect the easements appurtenant to the properiy which is propased to be subdivided. Title to the townhanes wili be aff�cted by flnal clarification and allocation of the benefits and burdens of the easements that run with the land and will affect all the properties in our i�amadlate neighborhood. In addition, � physical inspection of the retaining wall constructed between 356 Rainisey �nd 344 Ramsey w111 disclose that the wall was constructed with an encroacMnent tnto the property at 344 Ramsey Street, accordSng to the survey monuments placed by the developer's surveyor. A physical lnspection will also disclose that the driveway to the townhouse pro�act w�s constructed so as to encroach upon tfie property owned by General Propertles at 356 Grand Avenue, snd to cause surface water to run inte the garage for 356 GranA. S1nce the outcome of the actess dlsputes and the boundary encroachments N111 Tikely affect all eleven units of the proposed subdivision. I request that finai approval of the propased subdivision be dela�yed until the above matters can be clarifled and resolved. I request that the City reyuire the developer to provide a survey certlfied by a licensed surveyor to show all the varlous easements, all boundary lines, and the lotation of improvements as constructed. Tf thls lnformation is not reQuired prior to subdivision approval, the City at a miniawm will not fiave accurate informatlon for future city maps. At worst, the City by approving the propased subdivision w111 be adding further complication to an already compiicated �ess. Moreover, whenever Maui Paclfic has done sometfiing which adversely affects the neighbors, they have indicated that they h�ve tity approval to do rhat they want to do, or that they don't need city approval to do what they want to do. Tfie role of the city in giving approval to constructton of improvements which encroach on neighboriog property w111 likely involve the city in costly litigation at some future date if those problems are not resolved now. I therefore request that Zaning File Number 265 be laid over until a1l dlsputes over easements and boundaries are resolved. Thank you for you� consideration of these matters. NDV-04-'97 17:27 ID�612 646 4539 7EL N0:612-646-4539 �171 P03 g�-I�-f Dave Thune. Councii Vresident Nov�r t. 1997 Paye 3 Y s verY trul , lian J. Zw er �z/ss cc: Councll Mea�ers: DeveToper: Jerry Blakey 266-8574 Nichael Harris 266-H57i Roberti Megard 266-8574 Joe Collins 266-8574 Dan Bostrom 266-85T4 6ladys Morton 266-8574 Maui Paciftc, Inc. 291-7406 Other Owners: General Properties 221-2955 M1ke Hazard and Patrlcia Otson 227-5521 Patty and Leo 6arvey 227-b559 Inspections: Tom Beacl► John Conway 266-9094 Zoning Board: Mike Kraemer 228-3314 � ` FROM : THE CRTS PAJRMRS PHONE N0. : 1 612 227 5521 .� �� , 9 �� November 12, i997 7he Honorable Dave Thune Council President City Hali and Courthouse St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Council President Thune: With respect to my letter of last week regarding the Ramsey HiII Townhomes (Zoning File 97-265), please be advised that, while all our issues have not been settled, the parties are talking and the critical issue oi the encroachment of the wall on our property has been resolved. Therefore, t do not oppose the finai approval of the project by the Councii. Thank you for your attention and concern. 5incerely, ��/l�/�.t �d� Mike Hazard 344 Ramsey Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 cc: Councll Members: Michael Harris Jerry Biakay Roberta Megard Joe Collins Dan Bostrom Gladys Morton Developer: Maui Paciffc, Inc. Other owners: General Properties Pariy and leo Garvey Nefghbor: Julian 2weber Inspactions: Tom Beach John Conway Zoning Board: Mike Kraemer Council File # I D ~ � Presented By RefeYred To Green Sheet # .7 � Q� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � n , Committee: Date PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR RAMSEY HILL TOWNHOMES ADDITION WHEREAS, Maui Pacific Inc. has submitted the attached preliminary and final plat for City Council approval; and WHEREAS, the appropriate city deparhnents have reviewed the plat and found it meets the requirements of Chapter 67 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS the common, interior "pariy walls" between units of the Ramsey Town homes are Two-Hour Fire-resistive wall assemblies which must maintain their structural and fire- resistance integrity to ensure the safety of the inhabitants; and WHEREAS, Maui Pacific, Inc. has proposed subdividing the properry which willlegally divide the units into separate land parcels with the property line located within common "party walls"; and WIIEREAS, alterations to said common, interior "party walls" must not be performed without proper approvals and permits from the Office of License, Ittspections and Environmental Protection (LIEP); and WIIEREAS, norice of the public hearing before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the city and notices were mailed to each owner of affected property and property situated wholly of partly within 350 feet of the subject property; and WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council was held on November 12, 1997 at which all interested parties were heard, the Council having considered a11 the facts and recommendafions concerning the plat; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts and approves the attached preliminary and final plat for Ramsey Hill Townhomes Addition with the following conditions: l. That Maui Pacific Inc. sha11 file a copy of this Resolufion with the Ramsey County Recorder. Maui Pacific shall place a copy of this Resolution on each property deed withiu this development; and 2. That a copy of this Resolution shall be attached to and become part of the townhouse declaration for this development which shall be provided to each property purchaser and their successors; and 9 k-�� 3. That, except for small wall anchors, screws, ar naiis suitable for attaching pictures, frames, shelves or other similaz attachments, 4 the common, interior "parry wall" between units shall not be 5 altered, penetrated, or modified in any way without first receiving 6 proper approvals and permits from the City of Saint Paul Office of 7 Licence, Inspection and Environmental Frotection; and 10 11 12 13 14 IS � 5. That the applicant vacate that portion of unimproved Western Avenue east of the quarter-quarter secfion line that adjoins this property; and That all e�cisting private easements on the subject property sha11 be retained in the new plat. Requested by Department of: By: ' `' � Form Approv by City Atto By: �'�" 6✓y�i/f^P�'� Approv y a r for S mission to Council By: ved Ly ted by Council: Date`�� 1`0 _ion Certified by Covnc'1 Secr�etary Y A K� TOTAL FOF GREEN SHEET INITIAUDATE — DEPARTNIENT O�RECiOR anarroaNer —�— BUOGET DIRECTOR�U_�\•�� MAYOR (OR NSS15T PAGES � (CLIP AtL IOCATfONS FOR SIGNATURE) N° 51905 ��-�� INRIAVOATE CITV COUNCIL an c�eaK FW / B M SERVILES DIR. WLy . s r � � � � i / � � � / �� A� « _ PI.ANNING COMMISS�ON _ f _ CIB COMMITTEE _ _ __ STAFF _ _ __ DISTfliCTCOURT _ _ SUPPOR75 WHICH GOUNCIL OBJECTIVE? PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING OUESTIONS: 1. Has thi5 personflirm ever worketl untler a contraC[ tor this tlepartment> YES NO 2. 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Location: My understanding is th� Council on October 29, legal Ledger. Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) 97-265 356-376 Ramsey Street it this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City 1997 and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paui Please call me at 266-6583 if you have any questions. Sincerely, �� /�ti�s� � Michael J. Kraemer Zoning Section cc: File #97-265 xoatc� or �e � 77ie Satrit�PaulqryCmxicil�wtR oonduct a publtc headng � we�inesaag.�l�ovemher 5�. 97.. at 4:30.�.m: in the Citq (buncil Chambas."'R�trd FYoor. (:ity. Hali. to constdec the_ p7taatton otMa� PactSc,'Inc. (Ramsey H91 Townhumes. 356375 Ramsey�$freeYZ � a; �iminaiy and Snai plat to allow each neav townhome currenfly'undec cons[ruction �to snbdivtaea ana sokt as separate muts ana rxordea wjcn xamsey co,mep R�: -: ted..QMOtier 2S. 1999 _ _ � � - � - - -. 9C1`A9NE[60N � _ . _- � . . - . - � ---�� - ,r - ��Y Caw� Sa�i9 _ . . _ _ . _ ' _ ' ., . ,- _ - � - ' ..(Octobex 25, t99'7) . . . . � � . _ _ i DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT ��'►� � CITY OF SAINT PAUL No>m Co(emnn, Mayo� October 29, 1997 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 • RE: Zoning File #97-265: City Council Hearing: Maui Pacific, Inc. November 5, 1997 Divisiors ofPlaruring 25 West Four[h Street Sornt Pau1, MNSSIO2 TeZephone: 612-2dS6565 F¢csimile: 6I2-228-33I4 PURPOSE: To consider a preliminary and final plat request by Maui Pacific, Inc. to allow each new town home unit at 356-376 Ramsey Sireet to be subdivided and sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. Dear Ms. Anderson: Maui Pacific Inc. has submitted an application for preliminary and final plat approval for a 11 unit town home development. City Council action is required to allow the new plat to be recorded with Ramsey County. This application meets all subdivision requirements and staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat application. This item is scheduled to be heazd by the City Council on November 5, 1997. Sincerelv. Kennet h Ford � Planninn Administrator KF:mk cc: Citv Councilmembers • q�-'� PLAT STAEF REPOF2T • FILE #97-265 1. APPLICANT: Maui Pacific, Inc. DATE OF HEARING: November 5, 1997 2. IACATION: 356-376 Ramsey Street; southside between Summit and Grand 3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: see survey 4. PRESENT 20NING: RM-2 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §67.405 &� 67.406 5. STAFF INVESTIGATION ADID REPORT: DATE: October 27, 1997 BY: Mike Kraemer A. PURPOSE: To consider a preliminary and final plat request by Maui Paci£ic, Inc. to allow each new town home unit currently under construction to be sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. This project is known as Ramsey Hill Townhomes. B. SITE & AREA CONDITIONS The Site is currently under construction and nearly completed of an 11-unit townhouse development. The property is located on Ramsey Street between Summit and Grand with 251 feet of frontage on Ramsey Street and a total lot area of approx. 34,190 square feet. The site has very steep slopes with the front of the property sloping down Ramsey Street from west to east and sloping from the front to the rear. The property is zoned RM-2 (residential multiple £amily). • C. BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting the new plat to allow each new dwelling unit currently under construction to be sold separately and recorded with Ramsey County. The zoning code requires that the City Council approve a new plat prior to recording with the County. The proposed plat contains 11 new lots, one for each of the townhouse dwelling units, and a common area as an additional lot. The owner of each dwelling unit will own the property beneath their unit with the common property being owned in common by each property owner within the development. Each dwelling unit will have an attached 2-car garaqe at the rear of the dwelling. The garages will have access by a driveway from Grand Avenue throuqh the Wescern Avenue riaht-of-way. The project is nearly complete with some of th2 uni�s now ready to close anc occuoy. mhe retaining wa11s that were constructed as part of the development and on Locs 1 and 11, wi11 be maincained zad renaired when n°cessary, by the cowncome associa-ion, and are not the r2sponsibilitv o` t;^,ese �wo ur_it or lot o«':�ers. _n 1982 variances were granted ior build_na neight, setback end to�al number o£ units to DL'11Q a 6-story condoniniu�.� with 39-units on chis si�e. This project was never s�arted. :he site pian for the projecc was reviewed by L.I.E.P. and anproved on April _ , -99', . On May 5, i997 the Board o£ Zor;na Appe�ls annroved c 10� coveraae variance to allow ore additional townhouse unit °or a toLal oi li ur:i�s. • Ci�y Pubiic Wcy{s and Real EGcaLe s�a'° and sta_°' w-_� �`-= Rar..s=y Count�. Su�veyo_s Offic=, have me= w-t� t22 apoiican� to r=so�-v= pla_ting an� recosding issues w�ch the niat in rela_�oa to unimproved Sdestern Avenue. q�-��f Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) Plat StafE Report #97-265 • October 27, 1997 Page Two Both City and County staff feel it is necessary to require that the portion of Western Avenue east of the quarter-quarter line (center-line), be vacated as part of the new plat. This requirement is necessary to correct past platting errors of the property and allow the new plat to be recorded correctly without error to both the plat and title of the property. As stated above, the applicant has requested the new plat to allow each new townhome unit on the property to be sold as separate units for ownership and recorded with Ramsey County. City Council approval o£ the plat is necessary to allow recording of the plat document. D. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOD4dENDATION On April 22, 1997 the Zoning and Land Ose Committee of the Summit-Hill Association voted to support the development of the townhome project with the requested variance for the 11 unit on April 22. 1997. E. 1. A1l the app2icable provisions of the Legislative Code are complied with. City staff have reviewed the proposed preliminary and final plat and determined that it meets all requirements and standards of the City. 2. The proposed subdi.vision will not be detrimental to the present and • potential surrounding land uses. The property can be developed with uses compatible to the area. 3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in coordination and compatibility with the proposed svbdivision. The surrounding area and the area of the proposed preliminary and final plat are compatible with respect to land uses. The area includes a mix of single family, duplex and multiple family dwellings. 4. The subdivision is in con£ozmance with the Comprehensioe Plan. The subdivisior, is in conformance with the com:*enensive p1an. 5. The subdivision presezves aad incorporates the site's impox'taat existiag natural features, wheaever possi.ble. Existing na�cra- feaicres have be�� pr°served w:=_re possible i- the plat_ T_ne develonme^_ has L_^_ed to use tne exis=ing -000graphy in siting the �ownhome buil�ing by s=epoing eaca ur.it down wi_h the grades. Retaining walls have also been constructed. 6_ AIS land iatended for buildi.ng sites caa be used saPely xithout EA dangeriag the resideats by peri2 Prc� floods, erosioa, coatinuovsly higlz rvater table, severe soil coadi.tioas or otlzer menace. The land czn be safeiy developed. • 7. The subdivisioa can be eceaomicaSly served with public facilities aad services. qa Maui Pacific, Inc. (Ramsey Hill Townhomes) Plat Staff Report �97-265 . • October 27, 1997 Page Three The property is served by public £acilities and services. E. STAFE' RECOhA�DIDATION of the preliminary and Pacific, Inc. with the Western Avenue east of property. � Based on the above findings, staff recommends approval Einal plat for Ramsey Hill Townhomes Addition by Maui condition that the applicant vacate that portion oP the quarter-quarter section line that adjoins this • C� � ��—f�{ � 2 3 O H J � 2 � � Q � :�i° ��= ---_ i� :f i i „ ° I "- �a� =e��:, ;,: � -- Ia= � � _e� - -- =e -_ - _- � i =_ ? lo== I° ' I93' I Is = i=� � �:' e �3 e� =i''s-=_ --- -- -_ -_ � ; i� n �� .. �o _R ., a�» o) .I s' I s ; ie :�: -: I. � a�6 � °s lo ��- - =;�� v � _- - a �y ea �_o; I j i "s I� i. ia �� I °:� ,=I ;_e � r � �: : �= c�_e i x� z I ' ', � �°.� ' »�_:� o �_9„ '"� j I - I -' - � � = ��I� = i�= r==_ I i �, I= I` �', 1: �=: � j: �:- I i I° - i^ a � - - r�?I!� �� ; r -' I ! 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DtST l�/'l MAP� �'.� �✓� � onefdmiiy . a � comr.._-�,al � ¢ two famity � � a� indusr.ai SCALE i' = 400' ; �� t Q multiple family V vacar.� ' _ i i� � . � U � ,; . �� , �, �.� � U �RV � , y � ;L',C.C�l�O •F. .- �4= � � � , _ ,��>� ` � • r _ �. - � -�� `` `; cJ'' CY �; ti i `� �� /�/ ;E�P�� i -�� HARR!SON ✓EFFERSQN sCr:�o_ 0 o lololoi�l� i�l NOV-04-'97 17:25 ID:612 646 4539 TEL N0:612-646-4539 JULIAN J. 2WEBER ATTORNEV AT �AW ENERGY p4RK F�NANCIAL CENTER 1360 ErvERGY PqRK DRIVE,SUITE 310 SA1NT PAUL.MINNESOTA 6 610 8-6262 1612) 646-a36a FA% 646-8338 November �, 1997 A171 P01 � � ' S3 ��-��( The Nonorabta Dave Thune Councll Pr�sidant tity Nall and Courtfiouse BY FACSIMIL TRANSMISSION ONLY St. P�ul, MN 55102 _�Q YF��PNONE N0. 266-d5T� Re: R�msey Nill Townhoaies 356 to 376 Ramsey Street liaul Paclfic Inc., Owner and Developer Hearing on Prellmtnary and Final Plat to Al1ow Separate Conveyance of Townhouse Units Yednesday� November 5, 1997, 4:3� p.m. Zonlnp file No. 97-265 Dear tounci] President Thune: i wtll aot be able to attend the above referenced hearing because of previous tommitments, but wish to register my ob�ection to the proposed subdivision of the above referenced property until certain matters ara clariffed and resolved. I have resided at 345 Grand Avenue slnce September 1978. My landlord for that enttre period has been and contlnues to be Generai Propertles, a Ninnesota general p�rtnership canposed of Paul Hedberg and Dean Sauser. Until recent n�onths, I have en�oyed unobstructed use of the parking lot and drivewa�y between 3�5 and 351 Grand Avenue for parking of �y cars and access to Grand Avenue, pursuant to �y written lease with General Propertles. Durinq that time most of the space between 345 Grand Avenue and 351 Grand Avenue has been a graveled parking lot, serving the homes at 343, 345, and 351 Grand Avenues, as well as 344 Ramsey Strest. All the space has been needed and used for parking, especially in the wlnter. Since July l, 1997, my park9ng spaces and �y access to 6rand Avenue have been obstructed, in Khole or in part, on numerous occasions, first by the damages caused by the .luly 1 flooding down Ramsey Street and subsequently by the construction activitles for the Ramsey Hill Townhomes. Yesterday I was informed by General Properties that Maui Pacific Inc., which earlier this year purchased from General Properties the parcel of land Mhicb foi the central part of the parking lot and provides access to everyone's parking spaces, is now asserting a purported right to limit the r9ghts of General NOV-OA-'97 17:26 ID�612 646 4539 TE� N0:612-646-4539 A171 P02 q�-j� D�va Thune. Councii President Mov�ber �, 1997 Page 2 Propertles.iqyself, Vatt1 and Leo 6arvey at 343 6rand Avenue� Mike Hazard and Pat Dlson �t 3!4 Ramsey Street, and the ormers of the properties �t 351 �nd 356 Grand Avenua. to use our easements for access to reach our parking areas. At tfie same tiine, Nau1 Diciflc is offeriny to sell the central area back to the ad�nining properEy owners for the sum of f7,500. Because thSs involves intepretatton of at leasL three easement agreements and related conveyancing documents, is well as claims of easement by prescription for 351 Granct, it appears to aie that a dtspute clearty exists among the above lndividwls, the outcome of whicb xill rffect the easements appurtenant to the properiy which is propased to be subdivided. Title to the townhanes wili be aff�cted by flnal clarification and allocation of the benefits and burdens of the easements that run with the land and will affect all the properties in our i�amadlate neighborhood. In addition, � physical inspection of the retaining wall constructed between 356 Rainisey �nd 344 Ramsey w111 disclose that the wall was constructed with an encroacMnent tnto the property at 344 Ramsey Street, accordSng to the survey monuments placed by the developer's surveyor. A physical lnspection will also disclose that the driveway to the townhouse pro�act w�s constructed so as to encroach upon tfie property owned by General Propertles at 356 Grand Avenue, snd to cause surface water to run inte the garage for 356 GranA. S1nce the outcome of the actess dlsputes and the boundary encroachments N111 Tikely affect all eleven units of the proposed subdivision. I request that finai approval of the propased subdivision be dela�yed until the above matters can be clarifled and resolved. I request that the City reyuire the developer to provide a survey certlfied by a licensed surveyor to show all the varlous easements, all boundary lines, and the lotation of improvements as constructed. Tf thls lnformation is not reQuired prior to subdivision approval, the City at a miniawm will not fiave accurate informatlon for future city maps. At worst, the City by approving the propased subdivision w111 be adding further complication to an already compiicated �ess. Moreover, whenever Maui Paclfic has done sometfiing which adversely affects the neighbors, they have indicated that they h�ve tity approval to do rhat they want to do, or that they don't need city approval to do what they want to do. Tfie role of the city in giving approval to constructton of improvements which encroach on neighboriog property w111 likely involve the city in costly litigation at some future date if those problems are not resolved now. I therefore request that Zaning File Number 265 be laid over until a1l dlsputes over easements and boundaries are resolved. Thank you for you� consideration of these matters. NDV-04-'97 17:27 ID�612 646 4539 7EL N0:612-646-4539 �171 P03 g�-I�-f Dave Thune. Councii Vresident Nov�r t. 1997 Paye 3 Y s verY trul , lian J. Zw er �z/ss cc: Councll Mea�ers: DeveToper: Jerry Blakey 266-8574 Nichael Harris 266-H57i Roberti Megard 266-8574 Joe Collins 266-8574 Dan Bostrom 266-85T4 6ladys Morton 266-8574 Maui Paciftc, Inc. 291-7406 Other Owners: General Properties 221-2955 M1ke Hazard and Patrlcia Otson 227-5521 Patty and Leo 6arvey 227-b559 Inspections: Tom Beacl► John Conway 266-9094 Zoning Board: Mike Kraemer 228-3314 � ` FROM : THE CRTS PAJRMRS PHONE N0. : 1 612 227 5521 .� �� , 9 �� November 12, i997 7he Honorable Dave Thune Council President City Hali and Courthouse St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Council President Thune: With respect to my letter of last week regarding the Ramsey HiII Townhomes (Zoning File 97-265), please be advised that, while all our issues have not been settled, the parties are talking and the critical issue oi the encroachment of the wall on our property has been resolved. Therefore, t do not oppose the finai approval of the project by the Councii. Thank you for your attention and concern. 5incerely, ��/l�/�.t �d� Mike Hazard 344 Ramsey Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 cc: Councll Members: Michael Harris Jerry Biakay Roberta Megard Joe Collins Dan Bostrom Gladys Morton Developer: Maui Paciffc, Inc. Other owners: General Properties Pariy and leo Garvey Nefghbor: Julian 2weber Inspactions: Tom Beach John Conway Zoning Board: Mike Kraemer