Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/05/2014

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Review File: COUNTRY CLUB HILLS. Major Plat Preliminary Plat Request Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Review Page 4 of 5 The original approval explicitly did not require a connection to Traprock Street (in the southwest corner), which would connect this development to Traprock Commons. This was based on significant feedback from residents of Traprock Commons. The Development Agreement for Traprock Commons did note that Traprock Street would connect to the north when development to the north occurred, and the cul-de-sac was constructed as a temporary cul-de-sac. However, residents of Traprock Commons expressed opposition to this connection, an ultimately this connection was not required by the City Council. The corridor was reserved as an outlot (shown on the plans as Outlot A), but not a street connection. Staff has asked that the Planning Commission make a recommendation specific to this aspect of the Plat. City Staff is not suggesting that this discussion be reviewed; however finds it helpful that the Planning Commission either re -affirm the assumptions from the original approval or to discuss further with surrounding residents. Based on feedback received thus far, it appears that multiple residents of Traprock Commons continue to oppose any connection of Traprock Street. ENTRANCE MONUMENT Pb} r6.]1?S3rocvr SAY, 1c A0LI s ¢uNr-. i�� uAP�T sr NW 597 ENTRANCE MONUMENT 1632.2.5.54.4 + Mr9NJ5@M A. NW >A 14` II /! 1 8 -I - 4 V ll 6 CONVAAON ru+a mAPas>a sr Nw Staff would like to discuss the potential to extend a hydrant to the south to the terminus of Traprock Street for the specific purpose of public safety and Fire Department Services. A hydrant in this area would significantly benefit efforts of our Fire Department in the event of an emergency, and would have the potential for insurance benefit to individual property owners. Finally, a number of residents have expressed a willingness to discuss a pedestrian trail in this location, provided that it does not ultimately lead to the construction of a roadway connection. Sidewalks and Trails. Sidewalks are proposed on one side of each public street except for the cul-de-sacs. The plans indicate a new proposed trail location on the eastern boundary. The Applicant shall clarify on the plans if this is existing in the alignment shown and label as such. Additional Reviews: Plans will be required to be approved by the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization. Additionally, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was completed with the original plat. The City finds that the changes from the original Preliminary Plat approval for Sweetbay Ridge are not significant enough to require a revised EAW. This finding is after consultation with the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Staff, the entity that manages said environmental review process. Building Elevations: No elevations of the proposed homes were submitted. Individual models are not included for review. In a single family development, it is difficult to approve every individual model at time of Plat. As with the original Preliminary Plat, no enhanced architecture above the minimum City Code requirements is being proposed. The required Development Agreement shall clearly state that additional architectural requirements are not being required at this time, and that the underlying requirements for the R-1 Residential (MUSA) District are required.