Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/03/2020

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Regular Planning Commission 7.2. Meeting Date: 09/03/2020 By: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Community Development Information Title: Review Revised Sketch Plan for Hunt Addition, Case of Platinum Land (Project 20-105) Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to review a sketch plan application from Platinum Land LLC (the "Applicant") for Hunt Addition, a residential subdivision of 80 foot -wide lots on the property generally west of Nowthen Blvd Notification: No notification is required for Sketch Plan, but City Staff attempted to notify property owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property, as reflected in the Anoka County Property Records, of the meeting. Staff also updated the webpage dedicated to this project. Observations/Alternatives: Summary Site Acreage 38 Acres Proposed Lots 76 Proposed Lot Sizes 80 foot wide lots (consistent with zoning) Proposed Density 2 units/acre Existing Zoning R-1 Residential (MUSA) District (80 Foot Wide Lots) The revised sketch plan (attached) appears to meet all of the requirements, generally, of the R-1 District. There are revisions that will need to be made to the plan, which could be incorporated into a Preliminary Plat submittal if the project moves forward. Notably, those items include: • Noise study along Nowthen Blvd, or proposal of noise wall or buffer along Nowthen Blvd • Analysis of each lot to ensure they meet City Standards for buildable area, width at front yard setback line, etc. including a sheet showing proposed house pads on each lots • Incorporation of density transitioning • 16.5 foot setback encumbered by drainage and utility easement over all wetlands • Plan does not show space for stormwater ponds, which need to be encumbered by drainage and utility easement • Plan for future connection to lot in SE corner of site to allow for future redevelopment, per landowner's request Staff also made the following recommendations: • Consider realignment of lots to align existing easement with road or back yard of only one row of lots • Easement through site needs to be clearly marked on the ground when homeowners take ownership of the land as it drastically cuts down buildable space on the lots Utilities This area is guided for municipal water supply and sanitary sewer (wastewater) in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Zoning Code requires that new lots created in this District connect to the municipal system. Staff would like to note