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Case #6: Request for Final Plat Approval of Highlands at River Park; Case of Centex Homes Community Development Director Frolik stated that last September, Centex Homes received preliminary plat approval for the subdivision of property generally located north of Alpine Drive NW (153~d Avenue NW) and east of T.H. g47. 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 lots. They are proposing to name the subdivision Highlands At River Park. This first phase of the Centex development consists of 13 lots in the southwest corner 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/~b~¢provided to the City. A phasing plan has been resubmitted, but .... ~5~.~?~;~ 7~ .... as mentioned ~n the reg~w' le~gr; does not ~nclude so~l ~mport/export as requested· In accordance with the app~6~Oed preh~nary plat, a number of outlots are being platted on the north boundary of the pl~i-::f6 facilitate :~ture sale of these outlots to adjacent property owners in Reilley Estates and R~il:!ey Estat6~g* 3~d~dition. Al1 of the lot dimensions and areas conform substantially to the appr'0~;~ipreh~¢a~pi[~t. The lots will be served by the construction of Yaklma Street north off of Alpl~¢:.!Dn~e N~4}~Lll of the drainage and ut~hty easements are being provided in accordance with O~' Cod~!~:O..~?approved grading plan as it affects this area of the . plat. The final Grading Plan needs to ~:e ~Odified to state that elevation certificates prepared by a registered land surveyor are requimlRiht the ~ection, that a Certificate of grading will be required prior to issuance of and that there will be the addition of Park Commission, a very in-depth park entire 74 acres as reflected in the approved will consist of land dedications to expand for lots that have grades less than 2%, As a result of several meetings with the been drafted that addresses the portion of the Park dedication ~Bear Parks and provide trail connections to the unnamed park to the north The ~aining park dedication due will consist of park improvements to Woodland Green lear P qual to a cash value of ..... ~ ~!~ $124,500.00. The parking ~mprovements include grading and ~e~pans~on to Woodland ..... ~: ':z~ . . . Green Park, installing a play structure and parking lot m Woo Greer?;Park, providing 6 inch water servme to Woodland Green and Bear Parks, and se~:~servme to Woodland Green Park. Remaining park dedication funds' will be considered for additional miscellaneous improvements at Woodland Green and Bear Parks. The development agreement for this first phase also addresses the trail plan for the entire 74 acres. Sidewalks will be constructed on one side of all non cul,de-sac streets. Trail connections are proposed to and through Bear Park to the east all the way to Roanoke Street, through the unnamed park lot to the north to 156th Lane, and along the north side of Alpine Drive from Hwy. #47 to Roanoke Street. The exact alignment of the trail from the east terminus of 155~h Lane, through Bear Park to Roanoke Street is undetermined at this time and will be addressed during the ~mal plat of the applicable phase. There is a sewer and water development fee of $278,361 (157 units x $1773/unit) due on the ultimate plat as reflected in the approved preliminary plat. The Developer has proposed that the offsite sewer and water improvements required to provide sewer and water to the site be constructed in lieu of cash payment. These improvements are estimated at $250,578. The remaining $27,782 City Council/December 18, 2001 Page 17 of 28 -01-