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

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forwarded to Mn/DOT for review and it is expected that they wilt suggest that the two existing driveways onto T.H. #47 from the existing homestead be abandoned and that right of access along T.H. #47 be dedicated to the State. It appears that the cul-de-sac does not exceed the 600 foot length restriction. All of the lots exceed the 10,800 square foot lot area and 80 foot lot width requirements. The two one acre lots proposed on the north boundary of the plat will be retained by the Barthold family and will be serviced with sanitary sewer and municipal water. Sidewalks will be required along 158th and Lithium Streets. The plat will be submitted to the Park Commission and it is expected that park dedication will consist of a cash payment. Trail development will be required along T.H. #47. On November 5, the Planning Commission reviewed the revised sketch plan containing 18 lots and the participation of the existing homestead. The Planning Commission approved the sketch plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter, with one exceptionl Staff had requested that an additional 40 feet of right-of-way be preserved parallel to Hwy. #4'~, similar to that in Apple Ridge to the south, to facilitate a trail and/or service road parallel to T.H. #47. It was noted that at the time that Apple Ridge was platted, there was a consensus that a service road might be likely to develop parallel to Hwy. #47 between 156th and the existing service road south of 160th. Following a discussion with the City Engineer, the consensus was that there are better alternatives for a north/south connection from 156th to the existing service road south of 160th, with a more westerly alignment than immediately adjacent to #47. Therefore, it was determined that enough right-of-way to accommodate a trail only was sufficient adjacent to #47. Recommendation: The Planning Commission approved the sketch plan as discussed and recommended that the Developer proceed to the preliminary plat stage. The Developer requested that the sketch plan be presented to the City Council for review and comment. Council Action: Motion to approve the sketch plan for River Pines 5th Addition contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter, except that the additional right-of-way dedicated along T.H. #47 will be sized to accommodate a trail only, in accordance with the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Commission. Review Checklist: Principal Planner Community Development Assistant City Engineer Parks & Utilities Supervisor CC: 12.11.01 -48-