Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/06/2017

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5.03: Review Sketch Plan for Three (3) Lot Subdivisions at 7131 166t" Avenue NW (Project No. 16-32); Case of CTW Group Inc. Presentation Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this file is to review the official Sketch Plan prepared by Advance Surveying & Engineering, Co. for the purpose of creating three (3) new lots at 7131 166th Avenue NW (the "Subject Property"). The Sketch Plan Review process affords the Planning Commission the opportunity to provide early direction on the layout of the proposed plat, before a 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 and Drainage Plans, Utility Plan, Landscape Plan, and Street Light Plan. Staff requested feedback from the Commission on the Sketch Plan. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer asked how much of a concern the rear yard of Lot 1 would be. Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the City's depth standards for residential lots. He reported the lot would have an adequate amount of buildable area. Commissioner Surma requested to see an expanded aerial view of the property. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed an expanded aerial view of the site, along with the location of the wetland. He stated staff was comfortable moving this request forward and would address the wetland delineations during the next phase. Commissioner Surma asked if another road would be needed to access the new lot. Community Development Director Gladhill commented a new driveway would be created on the western end of the property to access the public roadway. Commissioner Brauer questioned if dewatering would be needed to install utilities or the basement. Community Development Director Gladhill explained the site had utilities stubs in place. He stated temporary dewatering may be needed and would be monitored closely by the City and watershed management organization. Megan Jacobson, 16702 Limonite Street NW, expressed concern with Lot 3 noting the lot was very poorly maintained. She hoped to see a high -quality building put on this lot. Carl Jacobson, 16702 Limonite Street NW, discussed how water drains on his property along with the tall grasses and wildlife in his rear yard. He did not want to see additional water brought onto his property through the new construction.