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CASE # /-~ R~QUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF CHESTNUT RIDGE 2ND ADDITION; CASE OF GOOD VALUE HOMES By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Good Value Homes is requesting preliminary plat approval of Chestnut Ridge 2nd Addition. The plat consists of 6~ acres proposed to be developed with municipal water and sanitary sewer and subdivided imo 73 single family lots. The following items are enclosed for >,our information: a) Site location map b) Proposed preliminary, plat dated 6/24/9.4 c) PrqPosed preliminary plat dated August 11, 1994 d) City Staff review letter dated July 27,199.4 Observations: The property is zoned R-] Residential, however, the northern half of the plat is not in the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA). It is anticipated that this portion of the plat will be in the MUSA by this Fail with Metro Council's approval of the comprehensive plan amendment for a MUSA expansion. Sunwood Drive is proposed to be extended west through the plat and no lots will have direct access onto this MSA road. It is Staffs understanding that the development will occur in phases. The developer must supply the City with a phasing plan. Subsequent to receipt of City Staff Review Letter dated Jul5, 27, 1994 and the Planning Commission meeting of August 2, 1994, the Developer has reworked the plat so that ail lots meet the minimum widt~h and area requirements. The Developer also reconfigured the southerly 'eyebrow' on Sunw~5od Drive to a through street, which is a much more acceptable design. The developer is proposing to install the public improvement as a private project with no financial participation on the j>art of the City. The plat was reviewed by the Park Commission on August 11 and it was determined that park dedication would cgnsist of a cash payment. The Park Commission also requested that the developer construct an off-roadway path parallel to Potassium St. N.W. for pedestrians and bicyclists. This path construction in transportational in nature and is not park dedication eligible. This off-roadway pa~th was also planned for along Potassium Street outside the plat boundaries of Chesmut Ridge 2nd JAddition. The Park Commission is requesting that the developer construct the off-roadway path ot-}tside the plat boundaries of Chestnut Ridge 2nd Addition running south to 143rd and west to F__3merald Pond Park. The cost of path consnmction outside the boundaries of Chestnut Ridge 2nd Addition would be credited towards the cash payment due for park dedication in Chestnut Ridge 2nd. Recommendation: The Planning Commission and City Staff recommend preliminary plat approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review letter dated July 27, 1994 and the August 11, 1994 recommendations of the Park Commission.