Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/13/2001

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CASE #: REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF HIGHLANDS AT RIVER PARK; CASE OF CENTEX HOMES By: Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: D AFT Last September, Centex Homes received preliminary plat approval for the subdivision of property generally located north of Alpine Drive N.W. (153~d Avenue N.W.) and east of T,H. #47. The property is approximately 74 acres in size and the approved preliminary plat consists of 157 single family lots. Centex has submitted a request for final plat approval of the first phase, which consists of 13 tots. They are proposing to name the subdivision Highlands At River Park. The following items are enclosed: a) Site location map b) Proposed final plat c) City Staff Review Letter dated'December 7, 2001 d) Proposed development agreement e) Proposed resolution for final plat approval Notification: No public hearing is required at the final plat stage of a subdivision. Observations: This first phase of the Centex development consists of 13 lots in the southwest comer of the property. This first phase generally complies with the preliminary phasing plan on file at the City. However, the City has noted in the Staff Review Letter that a revised phasing plan based on the preliminary plat as the street alignments were finally approved should be provided to the City. In accordance with the approved preliminary plat, a number of outlots are being platted on th~' north boundary of the plat to facilitate future sale of these outlots to adjacent property owners in Reilley Estates and Reilley Estates 3~a Addition. All of the lot dimensions and areas conform substantially to the approved preliminary plat. The lots will be served by the construction of Yakima Street north off of Alpine Drive N.W. All of the drainage and utility easements are being provided in accordance with City Code and the approved grading plan as it affects this area of the plat. The final Grading Plan needs to be modified to state that elevation certificates prepared by a registered land surveyor are required at the tooting inspection, that a certificate Of grading will be required prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for lots that have grades less than 2%, and that there will be the addition of one tree to each lot. As a result of several meetings with the Park Commission, a very in-depth park dedication agreement has been drafted that addresses the entire 74 acres as reflected in the approved preliminary plat. A portion of the Park dedication will consist of land dedications to expand Woodland Green and Bear Parks and ~provide trail connections to the unnamed park to the north and Bear Park. The remaining park dedication due will consist of park improvements to Woodland -14-