Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/06/2014

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Commission last reviewed the Sketch Plan, the Applicant has submitted a sketch of a proposed future dwelling that would notrequire a vacation of the temporary easement nor reduction in the size of the existing cul-de-sac. The Applicant would be required to dedicate permanent right of way at existing subdivision design standards to encumber the current cul-de-sac. Staff had requested that an alternative sketch utilizing a detached garage be shown as well; however, the Applicant elected to show only one (1) scenario as shown in the attached sketch. Tree Preservation Plan: The City's Tree Preservation Ordinance does not apply to the proposed plat, as the Property is devoid of significant tree cover. 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 directed by the City Engineer. A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will not be required; however the Applicant may need to obtain an NPDES from MPCA. Landscaping. The Applicant is responsible for the planting of two (2) trees per dwelling unit at the time of construction of a dwelling unit. Additionally, the Applicant is responsible for satisfying the density transitioning requirements by installing landscaping along the northern property boundary. The Applicant is also responsible for the installation of topsoil, consistent with City Code requirements. The Applicant shall prepare a landscape plan that provides at least eight (8) overstory trees, eight (8) evergreen trees, and eight (8) understory trees along the northern property boundary. Minimum plant sizes for transitioning purposes shall be: 2.5 inch caliper for overstory trees, six (6) feet in height for evergreen trees, and 1.5 inch caliper for understory trees. Easements: With the Final Plat Application, Staff will be reviewing compliance with the standard requirements for drainage and utility easement dedication. Drainage and utility easements must be ten (10) feet in width abutting dedicated right-of-way, five (5) feet in width along both side and rear lot lines, and encumber any 100-year flood zone for all existing and proposed surface waters and wetlands. Utilities: Municipal Water and Sanitary Sewer have been extended to the site. The Applicant will be responsible for applicable connection fees to be outlined during the Final Plat Review. Other Development Fees. The Applicant will also be responsible for Park Dedication, Trail Development, and Stormwater Management Fees. A full analysis of applicable development fees will be provided with the Final Plat Review. Notification: A Public Hearing is not required; however, Staff did attempt to notify all Property Owners within 700 feet of the Property of the Sketch Plan Review. Observations/Alternatives: Alternatives for the Planning Commission to consider include, but are not limited to: 1) approve the request as currently proposed (cul-de-sac remains as -is); 2) consider a smaller cul-de-sac radius and allow deviation to setback requirement; 3) work with the Owner of the Adjacent Parcel to secure additional easement area; 4) consider a hammer -head terminus; 5) take no action/not approve the Plat until Uranium Street is extended as originally approved; 6) other. Funding Source: All costs associated with the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: