Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/18/2013 - Special

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Special Planning Commission 5. 3. Meeting Date: 07/18/2013 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Information Title: Consider Sketch Plan Review of Oakwood Acres Located Along 167th Avenue, West of Nowthen Boulevard; Case of Oakwood Land Development Background: The submitted minor subdivision proposes to plat approximately 1.1 acres to create three (3) buildable single-family lots. The subject property is generally located west ofNowthen Boulevard, south of 167th Avenue NW. The Property is located along the re -aligned portion of 167th Avenue. City Code defines a Minor Plat as a subdivision action that involves three (3) or less lots and does not create the need for additional public infrastructure. In this case, the request is for three (3) lots and the necessary infrastructure (roads and utilities) have already been installed. The Minor Plat eliminates the need for a Preliminary Plat and Public Hearing that is required with a Major Plat. Notification: Staff attempted to notify all Property Owners within 700 feet of the Sketch Plan Review via Standard U.S. Mail. Observations/Alternatives: Zoning: The Property is located in the R-1 Residential: MUSA Zoning District. Single-family detached dwellings are a permitted use in this district. The Property is adjacent to other R-1 Residential: MUSA parcels. Density Transition requirements are not necessary. Lot Size Requirements: There are minimum lot size requirements. The minimum required lot area is 10,800 square feet. The minimum required lot width is 80 feet. Setbacks, Building Coverage, and Other Bulk Standards. It appears that the proposed lots will be able to accommodate required minimum standards as illustrated in the Sketch Plan. It is noted the unique configuration of Lot 1 may create some difficulty in designing an appropriate floor plan. By accepting the proposed configuration, the Applicant acknowledges that it is responsible for providing a floor plan that can be accommodated on Lot 1 without the issuance of a variance. If the the Planning Commission feels that the Applicant has not successfully demonstrated that it can accommodate a floor plan on Lot 1 without the issuance of a Variance, then the Planning Commission should consider a recommendation of a two (2) lot Plat instead of three (3) lots. It is noted that Staff believes that there would be a design available to be accommodated on the lot, so a reduction in lots is not necessary. Access and Streets: The Property proposes to provide access to each three (3) lots from 167thAvenue, a Municipal State Aid (MSA) street. The intent of the MSA system is to limit direct access wherever possible. However, in this situation, there is no other viable alternative. In addition, when 16'thAvenue was re -aligned, it was anticipated that these lots would be created and gain access from 167thAvenue as made evident by the placement of sewer and water services. Traffic Analysis: A traffic analysis will not be required due to the size of the project. Grading and Drainage: The Sketch Plan does not include grading/drainage information. This information is not required for Sketch Plan Review. However, this information must be submitted with the Final Plat Application, as