Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/07/2016

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10 feet 10 feet 40 feet 40 feet 35% 30 feet (24 feet cul-de-sacs) k2 Review File: 16-02: Northfork Alpine Addition Sketch Plan Review December 29, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Minimum Side Yard Setback (habitable) Minimum Side Yard Setback (uninhabitable) Minimum Side Yard Setback on Corner Lot Minimum Rear Yard Setback Maximum Buildin • Covera • e Maximum Drivewa Width at Street Maximum # of Driveways Accessory Structure Setbacks Minimum Front Yard Setbacks Minimum Rear Yard Setback Minimum Side Yard Setback Minimum Side Yard Setback on Corner Lot 40 feet or same as principal structure (whichever is greater) 5 feet (but must remain outside of drainage and utility easements) 10 feet 40 feet Access. The plat proposes to gain access from a cul-de-sac off of Alpine Drive NW. This would meet city standards for Cul- de -Sac length and right-of-way width. The access proposed is satisfactory to staff. Septic/Drainfield. The current plan proposes each of the four lots to have individual septic systems. Given its proximity to Lake Itasca, Staff recommends that the applicant explore the feasibility of using a shared septic system rather than separate septic systems on each lot. If this is not feasible, each lot should show a primary and secondary site before submission of the Preliminary Plat. Wells. The locations of proposed wells should be shown on the proposed preliminary plat to ensure adequate spacing from drain field locations. Park Dedication and Trail Development Fees. Per the approved Master Park Agreement, Park Dedication and Trail Development Fee obligations have been satisfied. The agreement approved by the City Council on December 8, 2015 must be executed prior to filing of the Final Plat. Stormwater Trunk (Management) Fee. A Stormwater Trunk Fee in the amount of $459 per lot is due on the project. The total trunk charge shall be $1,836 for the project per 2016 Rates and Charges. Additional Improvements/Trail. There is currently a trail running immediately to the north of the proposed subdivision. In compiling with the Parks, Trails, and Open Space plans for the City, proposed subdivisions should connect to existing trail systems. Therefore, staff is recommending the connection of a trail between lots 3 and 4 to access the existing trail within Northfork. Recommendation. City Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve the Sketch Plan and direct the Developer to proceed to preparing a Preliminary Plat, with the considerations listed in this staff report. Next Steps. The Sketch Plan Review process affords the Planning Commission to opportunity to provide early direction on the layout of the proposed plat, before the Developer prepares detailed Preliminary Plat plans. A key decision will occur at Preliminary Plat, in which the layout will be approved, subject to approving final construction plans and Final Plat documents. At that time, the City will review items including, but not limited to, Grading Plan, Utility Plan, Landscape Plan, and Street Light Plan. You will be required to enter into a Development Agreement with the City to ensure the timely construction of required improvements. The Development Agreement will also require a financial surety in the amount of 125% of the cost of required improvements. The financial surety shall be in the form of a Letter of Credit or cash escrow only. The Development Agreement will also require an Engineering Inspection Fee of 5% of the cost of required improvements. The escrow must be in the form of a cash escrow. The City will prepare a draft Development Agreement for your review. This will occur as part of approval of the Final Plat.