Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/2005

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The propcfsed lots will be served by a common septic system, which will be constructed in a manner to allow for hook up to municipal sewer and water in the future. More details on the common septic system and wells will be required during preliminary plat review. The sketch plan is proposing to gain access from 177th Avenue. The property currently contains an existing private drive that provides access to the property located immediately to the sod. th. Staff is recommending that the public street be platted and constructed to the southern boundary. line in order to provide a paved access to the southerly property. The sketch plan is showing a future east/west street. Staff is recommending that the configuration of the proposed future street be redesigned and platted as part of the first phase; This would help facilitate the futui'e extension of 177th easterly, which eventually will connect to State Highway #47. A Tree Preservation Plan will be required at the time of preliminary plat review and approval. The proposed plat will be reviewed for park dedication requirements by the Park Commission at a future meeting. Recommendation: This proposed subdivision is the first to be processed under the new R-1 Rural Developing District guidelines. There are many details to be worked out at the preliminary plat stage, most importantly with the common septic system. The sketch plan process provides the Planning Commission the opportunity to relay to the developer components of the proposed subdivision related to street network, lot layout, and overall residential design that are acceptable and that may need further analysis during preliminary plat submittal. Commission Action: Provide the developer with feedback and direction related to the proposed sketch plan. Review Checklist: Asst. Com. Dev Director/HRA Ex. Director PC: 5/7/05