Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/03/2005

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Brookfield Addition Sketch Plan Review December 30, 2004 2of$ this setback requirement. Additionally, land located within 300 feet of the OHW of Trott Brook is subject to Shoreland Management requirements; Shoreland Rules limit impervious surface to 25% on lots within this 300-foot zone. Staff has sent the sketch plan to the DNR for comment. Tree Preservation Plan: The City's Tree Preservation Ordinance applies to your proposed plat. A Tree Preservation plan must be part of the preliminary plat submittal; particular attention should be paid to vegetative management requirements in the Scenic River and Shoreland Management districts.. Density, Transition: Currently, City Code requires density transition between the proposed single-family urban lots and the surrounding single-family rural lots. Density transition. requirements must be incorporated into the preliminary plat submittal. Wetlands: 'A substantial portion of the property is.wetland, which will need to be delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the preliminary and final plats. The rear lot lines for the parcels along Trott Brook should terminate near the wetland boundary, and should. not be extended to the centerline of the brook as shown. The City anticipates adopting a wetland buffer ordinance in early 2005. Staff is requesting that the developer give some consideration to implementing a wetland buffer where applicable throughout the plat. Environmental Review: Because more than 80 acres of agricultural, native prairie, forest, or naturally vegetated land is being converted to residential use, an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is required. The EAW is a requirement of the preliminary plat submittal. Traffic Analysis Report: The City Charter requires a traffic analysis report for this development. City Staff'will utilize the services of a consultant to prepare the report and the expenses incurred will be charged to the plat application escrow fund. This report must be available at the time of preliminary plat review. Grading and Drainage Plans:. Grading and drainage plans will need to be provided during the preliminary plat process. Ponding will be required prior to discharge' into public water bodies such as the on-site wetlands. A perm!t from the Lower Rum River Water .Management Organization will be required. Streets and Access: The proposal includes several public roads that provide access to the plat via CSAH 5 (Nowthen Btvd) and 168~' Avenue from the east, Garnet St. from the south, and Marble St. (platted only) from the south. A temporary cul-de-sac will need to be provided on the unnamed street shown east of Garnet St. A 40-thor-wide segment of 167th Avenue which was dedicated by the Westby lst Addition will need to be vacated. The City's Comprehensive Plan proposes the extension of 167 Avenue as alcoltector street tl'n'ough this subdivision. The submitted sketch plan is not consistent with this plan. If this sketch 38