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CASE # g~ REQUEST {iOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF SUNFISH SQUARE; CASE OF JACK MENKVELD, NORTH SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: ,, Jack Menkveld o 'North Suburban Development is requesting pre{imlnary plat approval of Sunfish Square. The plal consists of approximatrly 40 acres on the northeast corner of the intersection of County Road #1 6 (Industry Avenue) and County Road #$7 (Sunfish Lake Blvd.). The current proposal is to dc ~,elop the property with 69 single family residential lots, reserve 8.7 acres for futur~ dcvcloprnc at with multi-family traits and 1.2 acres for commercial business. Observations: On May 14, 1993 On June 1, 1993 recommendation: urban densities o~ On June 10, 199~ proposed plat. ~ satisfied with a c~ the City received an application for sketch plan approval of Sunfish Square. . the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the sketch plan and made for plat modifications pertaining to street alignments to lessen the impact of the existing rural subdivision to the north, Hunters Hill. , the Park and Recreation Commission conducted a preliminary review of the ,t that time, the consensus was that a majority of park dedication would be ~sh contribution. The Commission also made recommendations for pedestrian transportation routes (8' bituminous paths) along County Roads #57 and #116, Vanadium Sureet and 142nd Avenu'~. The design of the interior street layout has changed since June of 1993 and it has been determir ed that 8' bituminous paths will be installed along County Roads #57 and #116 only. This trailwi y is not eligible for park dedication credit because it is transportational in nature and not identified in the City's Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan. On October 5, 19~3, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed preliminary plat. Ail of the s'~gle family residential lots and the commercial lot met the minimum area and dimension requir~xnents. In accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Staff in prio.~_[eviews, the use of cul-de-sacs was utilized to lessen the impact of urban densities on Hunt4r s Hill to the north, 142nd Avenue was designed as a through street into Cedar Hills 2nd Addition, and access from the plat was provided to both County Road #116 and County Road #57. Non8 of the cul-de-sacs exceed the maximum length of 600 feet. Per the City Engineer's reeomn~endation, the streets were designed in such a way that access to the multi-family lot could be provided from interior streets versus the County roads. City Staff also pointed out some necessary m ~iifications to the grading and drainage plan. The City Staff review letter dated February 1, 1994 is enclosed and responds to the grading and drainage plan revision dated December 9, 1993. The developer's response to the February 1, 1994 review letter is tlte grading and drainage plan revision dated February 10, 1994. The items remaining to be aditres~ on the drainage plan are as follows: a) A 41-foot berm is requested along the west side of Drainage Pond A. Currently no beton is provided. ,, b) A ~foot berm is requested along the west boundaries of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 1. ~A berm is provided, however, the berm shown is not 4-feet high for its entire length. In addition, the berm should be contained entirely outside the County fight- of-~ay. c) A ~foot berm is requested along the southern border of Lots 1 through 7 of Block 3. ~ berm is provided, however, it is not four feet throughout its length. Again the ber~n~ should be placed entirely outside the County right-of-way. d) The~, existing contours shown along the eastern property line of the plat do not reflect the actual topography in place. It is my understanding that the adjacent