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Council approves rezoning and plat for Rich River Trails First Addition, 28 single‑family lots
Summary
The council rezoned roughly 11 acres from PUD to Z4 and approved a preliminary and final plat adding 28 single‑family lots; staff and the plan commission recommended approval with conditions (mostly stormwater).
The New Richmond City Council approved a rezoning and a combined preliminary and final plat for the Rich River Trails First Addition, authorizing 28 single‑family lots on about 11 acres.
City staff told the council the applicant, Twin Cities Land Development on behalf of Creative Homes Investment LLC, requested the change to move parcels from a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the Z4 General Urban District, which aligns with the city's comprehensive plan future land‑use designation of low‑density residential. Staff and the plan commission recommended approval with no conditions on the rezoning and recommended approval of the plat with 25 conditions, most related to stormwater.
Staff said the proposed lots meet lot‑occupation requirements, and the plat includes dedication of right‑of‑way for Rich River Way, Trailway and Legacy Parkway, with access tying into 140th Street. Utilities are available; underground primary and Outlot 3 utilities must be relocated at the developer's expense. The city noted a $545 per‑unit charge to cover the additional three‑phase electric load for the subdivision.
The council approved both the rezoning and the preliminary/final plat on roll call votes. The staff presenter emphasized coordination with the developer to resolve the 25 conditions, with staff and the city's consultant working through stormwater corrections.
The city will collect park impact fees at the time of building permits because no parkland dedication is required with the plat.
