Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/2002

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the development abuts a large-lot K-1 Single Family development to the north. Methods for density transition include landscape buffering or the matching of densities around the perimeter of the development property. The project is also subject to the review and permitting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (WMO) and MPCA. Comments regarding the drainage, grading, and utility plans are contained in the staff review letter. Park dedication and trail issues will be discussed at a future Park Commission meeting. The Planning Commission conducted the preliminary plat public hearing on August 29, 2002. The Commission closed the public hearing and tabled action on the request for preliminary plat approval until the regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2002. The'Planning Commission requested that they be provided with additional information on September 5 relating to the following issues: a) alternatives to actual construction of the proposed stub roads providing future access to the west and southeast (Kuectile and Bridwell properties); b) alignment of sewer trunk lines through the wetlands of Fox Knoll; c) corrections to grading and drainage plan in the vicinity of the western corner of the Bridwell property; d) traffic generation report; e) more details and clarity needed on the tree preservation exhibit; f) density transitioning provisions. Recommendation: City Staff recommends preliminary plat approval subject to compliance with the City Staff R. eview Letter dated August 20, 2002, and the results of the September 5 Planning Commission discussion. Commission Action: Motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat' for Villas at Meadow Point contingent upon compliance with City StaffReview Letter dated Au=mast 20, 2002. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Associate Planner City Engineer PC 09/05/02 5