Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/13/2005

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Because the' proiect proposes to develop more than 80 acres of agricultural, naturally vegetated, and forested land, environmental review is required. Am Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) will be-required as a part of the preliminary, plat.submittal Current City Code requires density transitioning be~wveen the ·project area and adjacent rural size. lots. A Tree Preservation Plan will .be required at the time of preliminary plat review' and approval. · A tra~c generation analysis will also be required at the time of preliminary Plat review. The sketch pian proposes to-provide public access from Nowthen Blvd. and 165th Ave.'from-the east, and Garnet St. from the south. The Ciw. 's Comprehens. ive. Plan prOpoSes the. extension of i57a Avenue as a collector street through this subdivision. The submitted_ sketch ?lan is not consistent With this plan. If this sketch plan is to be approved, an adequate alternative locatiOn for this East [West collector roadway must be designated and approved by the CiV. The proposed plat will be reviewed for park dedication requirements by the' Park Commission their January meeting. Staff would note that the Park and Trail Plan shows trails fl-a'ough the subject property, both south of Trou Brook and along Nov,then Blvd. Recommendation' As me Planning Commission is aware, the Comprehensive Plan amendment to consider extension of urban se~wices to the northern areas of the City. is stil'l in process. For that reason, City.. Staff is of ~e opinion that it is premature to make any recommendations on the proposed plan ibr the subject prope,~'W and recommends tabling any decisions on the sketch plan. Commission Action: Motion to table the request for' subdivision sketch plan approval from Oakwood Land Development for Brookfield Addition. Review Checklist: C ltv Engineer p , Asst. C ommunky ,._)evetopment Director PC: !) Copies To: Civil Engineer E City Attorney ~2