Agenda - Council - 05/10/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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30 :: foot . rear : Yard Able to meet this setback setback :: : : I 3~: foot::StrUC~Urel height: 16 feet meaSured:: fr0m::': mean- grbUnd ievel:i6.mean gabie: The preliminary plat is proposing to gain access from Potassium Street and Radium Street. The subdivision is complying with City Code by connecting to Radium Street, which is located within an existing residential neighborhood. The preliminary plat is also proposing a private street within the detached townhouse portion of the development. City Code states privates streets that exceed 300 feet in length are required to be 32 feet in width. In order to provide for as much green space as possible from the private street to the existing neighborhood, the preliminary plat is proposing a 28 foot wide street. The proposed private street deviation will need to be addressed as part of the acceptance of the PUD rezoning. The cul-de-sac servicing the single family lots exceeds 600 feet in length by 49 feet; this deviation will need to be approved as part of the acceptance of the PUD reZoning. The City Attorney has determined that Potassium Street is a public street by virtue of it having been used and kept in repair for at least six years and thus pursuant to Minn. Stat. 160.05 is deemed dedicated to the public. However, Minn. Stat. 160.05 does not provide for the width of a dedicated street, but rather its width is dictated by the area actually maintained by the City and used by the public. Steven Graffunder of Henningson & Snoxell attorneys at law, has been retained by several of the neighbors that live off of Potassium Street to address the width and location of the public street. City Staff and the City Attorney are meeting with Mr. Graffunder on Monday, May 9th to address the neighbors concerns and hopefully provide viable options to resolve the complex situation. Along the northern plat boundary line, the subject property is located next to single family lots that are located outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) and therefore the plat will be subject to density transitioning. City Code allows the City to determine the proper buffer level for PUD developments. The plat is providing a 29 - 30 foot buffer area adjacent to the existing residential development. The buffer area will contain a berm and extensive vegetation. City Code requires 20% public open space or 50% private open space for developments that are processed through a PUD. The development is proposing 50.2% open space, it should be noted that only 50% credit was given to the wetlands (which is consistent with credit given when calculating public open space area), A traffic generation analysis study for the proposed residential development was completed by Bolton and Menk. The study shows that the level of service on the existing streets and intersections will not be negatively impacted, due to the proposed development. Bolton and Menk made the following recommendations: i. Place a stop sign at the northbound approach of Radium Street and 157th Lane 2. Place a stop sign at the southbound approach of Potassium Street and Old CSAH 5 3. Upgrade Potassium Street to provide a paved surface and adequate width 4. Upgrade width and roadway surface of Old CSAH 5 The landscaping plan is acceptable. The grading and drainage plan will need to be revised in accordance with the staff review letter. The property contains several wetlands. The developer has agreed to establish a "No Mow" zone along the wetlands. This will help future residents to know where they need to stop establishing a manicured -216-