Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/04/2002

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The City Engineer has reviewed the Grading Plan and made some technical recommendations for the finaI Grading Plan required at the time of Final Plat approval. The project is subject to the review and permitting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (WMO) and MPCA. The standard drainage and utility easements are proposed around the perimeter of the plat. In accordance with City policy, the wetlands and stormwater ponds are also proposed to be encumbered with drainage easements. The proposed easements for sewer and water extensions comply with the Utility Plan. The extension of sewer and water to the site will have to be coordinated with the development of Sunflower Ridge to the east and the replat of Wildlife Sanctuary to the north. The Landscaping Plan identifies existing tree stands; either the Plan has to be modified to also identify tree removal limits, or an addendum to the Grading Plan will be required to identify both existing tree stands and removal limits. All other aspects of landscaping are reviewed as part of the Site Plan approval process. At the time of sketch plan review, the Park Commission expressed a desire for trail along T.H. #47 and the north side of Alpine, and a common open space to provide opportunity for passive or active recreational uses by the residents. City Code also requires sidewalks along one side of all non-cul-de-sac streets. The proposed plat identifies a sidewalk along the west side of Germanium Street. A trail, rather than a sidewalk, is proposed along Fluorine Street in lieu of a trail adjacent to T.H. #47. Because of the wetland to the north, it would be difficult to install a trail adjacent to #47. Therefore, the trail is proposed to follow Fluorine Street and continue to the west through Sunflower Ridge and then north again through Wildlife Sanctuary and eventually back out to #47. It is expected that park dedication will be satisfied with a cash payment. The trails proposed are not trail fee credit eligible and therefore, the standard trail fee will be collected for the plat. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the Staff Review letter March 27, 2002. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that City Council approve the preliminary plat for Evergreen Point contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated March 27, 2002, noting that the actual number of units allowed is subject to the results of the site plan approval process. PC: 4/04/02 Review Checklist: Principal Planner City Engineer(s) Parks & Utilities Supervisor