Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/04/1997

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i CASE #: REQUEST FOR FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL-OF SUNFISH POND; CASE OF G.M. HOMES By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: John Lamoureux of G.M. Homes has applied for preliminary plat approval of Sunfish Pond, a townhouse development. The subject property is located at the northeast comer of the intersection of County Roads #116 and #57. The following items are enclosed: a) Site location map b) Site plan c) City Staff Review Letter dated February 27, 1997 Notification: Owners of properties in excess of the 350 foot distance minimum were notified of the public hearing. Observations: The property consists of 9.2 acres and under Multiple Residential zoning (15 units per acre), the property is eligible for 130 units; the developer is proposing 81 units. Access to the plat is proposed from 142nd Lane on the north and 141st Lane on the east. All streets within the plat boundaries are to be developed as private roads but addresses will adhere to the City's grid system.. The 11 structures are platted onto 11 lots and the lots meet the minimum area requirement. In accordance with City policy, the wetland in the northeast comer of the plat is proposed to be dedicated as a drainage and utility easement. The developer will be responsible for establishing some landscaping along the pond. The Park Commission has reserved final determination on park dedication requirements until after the preliminary plat is approved, but it is anticipated that it will be a cash payment Recommendation: City Staff recommends preliminary plat approval. Commission Action: Motion to: Recommend that City Council grant preliminary plat approval to Sunfish Pond contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated February 27, 1997. Reviewed by: City Engineer PC: 3/4/97