Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/03/2002

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ordinance on December 11, 2001 and approved the 2001 Comprehensive Plan on December 18, 2001. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan expands the MUSA boundary to include the subject property. The plat area is 9.7 acres. The subdivision is proposing to plat 17 new single-family parcels and one existing homestead for a total of 18 single-family lots. Net density (exclusive of Hwy. #47 right-of-way) has been established at 1.9 units per acre. Community Development Director Frolik noted that 18 lots will receive public access from the extension of 158th Lane into the plat from River Pines 2na Addition to the west. Currently, 158th Lane dead ends on the west boundary of the proposed plat and this is a public safety concern since the length of this dead end is greater than 600 feet. Lithium Street N.W. would be extended from the south to the north boundary of the plat. A cul-de-sac would extend east off of Lithium to service the remainder of the lots. The existing homestead will have access to the cul-de-sac. The plat has been forwarded to Mn/DOT for review and it is expected that they will suggest that the two existing driveways onto T.H. #47 from the existing homestead be abandoned and that right of access along T.H. #47 be dedicated to the State. The proposed cul-de-sac does not exceed the 600-foot length restriction. All of the lots meet the 10,800 square foot lot area and gO-foot lot width (measured at the building setback) requirements. She added that sidewalks will be required along 158~h and Lithium Streets. The Park and Recreation Commission met on September 20, 2001 and recommended that park dedication be satisfied by the dedication of a 20-foot trail easement rulming parallel to State Highway #47 and a cash contribution. The Commission also recommended that the Developer be required to pave a trail running from the northerly limits of River Pines 5'h Addition to the southerly limits of Apple Ridge, with the cost of trail construction outside the limits of River Pines 5th Addition being credited towards trail fees due on the plat. She said that City Staff recommends preliminary plat approval. Citizen Input There was none. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Reeve to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Kociscak, Commissioners Johnson, Reeve, Sweet, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Nixt and Commissioner Brauer. The public hearing closed at 7:14 p.m. Commission Business Vice Chair Kociscak called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 7:14 p.m. Planning Commission/January 3, 2002 Page 4 of 18