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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 10/22/2013 Submitted For: Tim Gladhill, Community Development By: Tina Goodroad, Community Development 7. 3. Information Title: Consider Request for Approvals Related to Brookfield 4th Addition; Case of Capstone Homes, Inc. a. Adopt Resolution #13-10-173 for Preliminary Plat Approval of Brookfield 4th Addition b. Approve Preliminary Draft of Development Agreement for Brookfield 4th Addition Purpose/Background: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval of Brookfield 4th Addition. This plat is a continuation of the Brookfield Addition west of Nowthen Boulevard and generally north of 167th Avenue and will encompass a majority of the remaining lots from the original Preliminary Plat. The current Preliminary Plat includes seventy-seven (77) lots. Notification: In accordance with City Code, City Staff attempted to notify owners of property within 700 feet of the Subject Property of the preliminary plat public hearing. Observations/Alternatives: The site is guided Low Density Residential on the Comprehensive Plan and is located within the R-1 Residential (MUSA) Zoning District. The minimum lot size in the R-1 Residential (MUSA) zone is 10,800 square feet. Each of the proposed lots meets the minimum lot size. The lots meet the required setbacks of the R-1 Residential (MUSA) District. A variance to front yard setback was approved as part of the original Preliminary Plat for lots in Blocks 3 and 4, granting a twenty-five (25) foot front yard setback. The landscaping plan largely meets the ordinance with a few additional details and revisions needed as noted in the Staff Review File. The proposed plat is adjacent to an existing larger lot residential neighborhood. These lots are also zoned R-1 Residential (MUSA). Therefore, density transitioning, as required by the ordinance, does not apply as the adjoining parcels are located within the same zoning district. However, as the existing lots are of a different size and character, staff is requesting that the applicant consider providing transitioning between these abutting lots. This can be accomplished through new plantings or use of existing streets. In addition, a detailed inventory, prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist or a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester, must be submitted identifying all existing significant trees, species, DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) and condition. Please note: the Landscape Plan still needs to be amended to match the revised sheets prepared for the remainder of the package. A Development Agreement will be required. The current draft is preliminary and is attached to this case. The Agreement will be finalized with the Final Plat, when final Engineer's Estimates are available to complete the highlighted surety sections. The Agreement describes the City required improvements (Stage I and Stage II Improvements) and spells out the financial obligations to the City (financial sureties and development fees. Park Dedication, Trail Development, Stormwater Management, and Street Light Fees will be required to be paid at time of recording of the Plat). The remaining parcels within Brookfield are entitled to a credit to Sanitary Sewer and Water Trunk Fees per the Reimbursement Agreement with 21st Century Bank. The original developer of Brookfield paid for the construction of the Sanitary Sewer and Water Trunk system to service Brookfield and Sweetbay Ridge, which normally would be paid through trunk fees. As the investment made by the developer ($6,000,000) exceeded the trunk fees due on the original plat, the City and Developer agreed to a reimbursement agreement. Therefore, Sanitary Sewer and Water Trunk Fees will not be collected on the Plat.