Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/05/2017

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as part of the Preliminary Plat. But, as with the lot size,through the PUD process, a deviation from the lot width standard can be approved. Streets and Trails. The sketch plan shows two segments of streets, each terminating in a cul-de-sac. The proposed roads are connected via a singular access back to Germanium street. Germanium Street itself is a road which terminates in a cul-de-sac. The overall length of the proposed roadways as well as the length of Germanium would result in cul-de-sac runs in excess of 600 feet and as such,would require a variance to be approved. The Fire and Police Departments have issued review letters regarding these cul-de-sac roadways and those are attached to this case. If approved,each cul-de-sac would be required to be constructed to meet or exceed the minimum design standards for a cul-de-sac. At this time,the Applicant is not proposing any trails;however, staff would like to explore with the Applicant the possibility for an access easement from the proposed roadway down to the fourteen(14)acres proposed to be deeded to the City, consistent with the Master Park and Trail Plan.No trail would be requested to be built at this time;however,the easement would reserve a corridor for the majority of the proposed neighborhood to access any future Trott Brook trail. Septic/Drainfield. It is assumed that the Sketch Plan is proposing each of the eleven (11) lots to have individual septic systems. If directed to move forward with a Preliminary Plat,the Applicant will need to show a primary and secondary septic location and provide soil borings that demonstrate those locations can support a septic system as part of the Preliminary Plat submission. Wells.The locations of proposed wells should be shown on the Preliminary Plat to ensure adequate spacing from drainfield locations. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. There are no City funds proposed to be utilized for the construction of this project. Recommendation: Planning Staff is comfortable with the proposed layout of the Sketch Plan and with the proposal to process as a Planned Unit Development with considerations listed in the Staff Review Letter. Should the development proceed as proposed,the City would receive approximately fourteen (14) acres of high quality wetland and moderate quality upland that also includes protection of steep slopes leading down to Trott Brook. However,the proposed length of cul-de-sacs would require a variance. This Subject Property is not within a hydranted area and this does create some concern from Public Safety Staff(see their comments in the Staff Review Letter). Action: Provide the applicant with feedback, and recommend any changes to the Sketch Plan prior to submission of Preliminary Plat.No formal action is required. Attachments Site Location Map Sketch Plan Planning Staff Report Police Department Staff Report Engineering Staff Report Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Chris Anderson Chris Anderson 12/22/2016 03:53 PM