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5.01: Public Hearing: Consider Preliminary Plat for Northfork Alpine Addition Public Hearing Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 7:02 p.m. Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this file is to review the official Preliminary Plat prepared by Roshell Engineering, LLC for the purpose of a four lot subdivision located on Alpine Drive within the Northfork Planned Unit Development. The Developer has proposed a development of single -level, detached single-family homes. It was noted individual septic systems were being recommended. Staff reviewed the request in detail, noting several revised changes to the plans, and recommended the Planning Commission approve the Preliminary Plat and direct the developer to proceed to the preparation of a Final Plat. Citizen Input Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the EPB had reviewed this case file. Community Development Director Gladhill reported this matter had been reviewed by the EPB. Mike Thompson, 15721 Andrie Street NW, reviewed a proposed house plan for the new development. He reported it was his hope that four new houses would be built. Commissioner VanScoy asked if the location of the stormwater pond would be a concern. He questioned why the stormwater pond was put in that particular location. Mr. Thompson stated the design of the original plat led him to put the stormwater pond between the street and Andre. However, after revising the plans, the pond location was shifted. Community Development Director Gladhill added that the location of the stormwater pond also had to do with the contours of the property noting a portion sloped down to the southeast. He reviewed the location of the stormwater pipes along the roadway and discussed their purpose as being to capture rainwater and reduce the amount of rainwater that runs into regional ponds. Commissioner Bauer commented on the lack of access to the lot to the east. He asked if the stormwater runoff could be changed to run east and west to improve access to the site. Community Development Director Gladhill stated this was the reason for breaking up the runoff areas in to primary and secondary locations. He reported staff needed additional information before he could answer this question. Commissioner VanScoy inquired if it was necessary to require the developer to have access to rear yards. He stated he has never driven into his rear yard. Planning Commission/February 4, 2016 Page 1 of 3