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Review File: COUNTRY CLUB HILLS. Major Plat Final Plat Request Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Review Page 3 of 3 similar temporary markings would be acceptable) throughout the duration of construction, including the final landscape improvements on individual lots. This will be instrumental in preventing fill (topsoil and sod) from being placed within the delineated boundaries of a wetland. Upon completion and inspection of the landscaping (a standard inspection) the temporary markings can be removed. Streets and Roadway Connections: The site will have its main access from Variolite Street on the western boundary. The southern entry will feature entrance monuments on the north and south sides of 159th Avenue. The proposed development will have a street connection to the existing single family development to the north via Uranimite Street (Sweetbay Ridge). A southern connection is also planned in the southeast corner via 159th Avenue. All proposed streets appear to meet the 60 foot width right-of-way minimum. The current nronosed nlat does not indicate a connection to Tranrock Street. Per City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat, the outlot along the corridor which could have been converted to a future road connection has been eliminated. The City Council required that the Developer 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. However, the area is not part of the current phase under review, and will be reviewed with future phases. 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. However, the area is not part of the current phase under review, and will be reviewed with future phases. 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 architectural 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. Development Agreement and Development Fees: The Developer shall be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the City. A draft of the Development Agreement will be included in a packet to the City Council on August 23, 2014. The Development Agreement also includes required Development Fees and Financial Sureties.