Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/02/2003

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Sketch Plan Review: The Village of Sunfish Lake December 27, 2002 Page 3 of 4 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Density Transitioning. The City has a density transition ordinance in effect. The plat abuts an urban single family neighborhood to the east and south. The .density transition ordinance provides for several transitioning options for the City to consider. These include the use of landscape buffering, the matcking of densities, or other alternatives as agreed upon by the developer and the City. Staff would' like to meet with the development team prior to the Planning Commission meeting, to discuss possible density transitioning options. Given the interest that the surrounding neighborhood has in regards to the development of the property, staff is thinking that a mutually agreeable density transitioning plan' should be worked on between the City, the developer, and the neighborhood. A copy-of the density transitioning ordinance is attached. "'~. Tree Preservationl At the.time of preliminary plat review, a tree preSerVation plan should be submitted that identifies tree types 'and size, identify.tree removal .limits, and the' location of the tree save fences: Shoreland District: Portions of the proposed parcel to be developed are Contained in the Shoreland Overlay District. Sunfish Lake is classified as a Recreational Development Lake and land within 1000 feet of the Ordinary High Water mark need to comply with the . shoreland regulations. These regulations include a rain/mum of 15,000 square feet for each lot and a width of 75 feet at the building line. Under the adopted Shoreland OrdinanceS, a PUD that alters the minimum dimensional standards can be considered, but first need tO be approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural' Resources before the City approves the development. As the application of shoreland standards cOUld dramatically impact the layout of the subdivision, staff suggests that we arrange a meeting with DNR officials soon to get. their feedback on the proposed development. Environmental Issues: As this development is-occuring within the Shoreland-Overlay' District, City Code requires that certain environmental review occurs, and criteria is met. part of the preliminary plat review, staff will be reviewing the material: submitted to ensure compliance. Attached, please fred the pertinent sections from the City Ordinances regarding the environmental review. · Sidewalks. In accordance with City Code, sidewalks are required on one side of all non cul- de-sac streets. 15. Trail Development: The sketch plan will be forwarded to the park Commission for a recommendation on trails. At a minimum, it-is: expected that the developer will' be required to construct a trail on the south side of Sunwood DriVe. 16. Park Dedication: The sketch plan will be forWarded to the Park Commission for. a. recommendation on park dedication. The' City has-the option for cash, land, or a combination of'the two. The 2003 rate for park dedication is $1,800 per unit; again, the rate.in effect at the time of final plat approval will be required.