Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/01/1997

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CAS : # 7 REQUEST FOR SKETCH PLAN APPROVAL OF SUNFLOWER RIDGE; CASE OF GOOD VALUE HOMES By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: John Peterson o.f Good Value Homes is requesting sketch plan approval of Sunflower Ridge located north of 153rd Avenue N.W., on the west side of T.H. #47. The plat consists of approximately 20 acres and the design provided to the Planning Commission in March proposed 50 single family[.residential lots. City Staffhas been provided with a revised sketch that proposes 44 lots. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Proposed sketch plan received by the City on March 26, 1997 c) City Staffreview letter dated March 27, 1997 Notification: No notification to adjacent residents is required for the sketch plan process. However, John Peterson of Good Value Homes also applied to rezone the property from commemial to residential and surrounding properties were notified of that public hearing and provided with a copy of the sketch plan. Mr. Peterson has also hosted a neighborhood meeting with the area residents. : Observation: The developer is proposing to install the public improvements as a private development project with no financial participation on the part of the City. The preliminary'plat will have to verify that all lots meet the minimum area and dimensional requirements. The plat is proposed to have one access from 153rd Avenue N.W. City Staff recommends providing for futUre extension of streets to the north and east. The submittal of a drainage plan and tree preservation plan will be required a the preliminary plat stage. The Park comrr~ission reviewed the plat at their regular meeting in March and recommended a cash payment be,Utilized to purchase property west of the plat for a neighborhood park. Recommendation: City Staff recommends that the developer be directed to proceed to apply for preliminary plat approval.