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Case #6: Request for Final Plat Approval of Highlands at River Park; Case of Centex Homes Community Development Director Frolik stated that last September, Centex Homes received preliminary plat approval for the subdivision of property generally located north of Alpine Drive NW (153rd Avenue NW) and east of T.H. #47. The property is approximately 74 acres in size and the approved preliminary plat consists of 157 single-family lots. Centex has submitted a request for final plat approval of the first phase, which consists of 13 lots. They are proposing to name the subdivision Highlands at River Park. This first phase of the Centex development consists of 13 lots in the southwest comer of the property. This first phase generally complies with the preliminary phasing plan on file at the City. However, the City has noted in the staff review letter that a revised phasing plan based on the preliminary plat as the street alignments were finally approved should be provided to the City. A phasing plan has been resubmitted, but as mentioned in the review letter, does not include soil import/export as requested. In accordance with the approved preliminary plat, a number of outlots are being platted on the north boundary of the plat to facilitate future sale of these outlots to adjacent property owners in Reilley Estates and Reilley Estates 3rd Addition. All of the lot dimensions and .areas conform substantially to the approved preliminary plat. The lots will be served by the construction of Yakima Street north off of Alpine Drive NW. All of the drainage and utility easements are being provided in accordance with City Code and the approved grading plan as it affects this area of the plat. The final Grading Plan needs to be modified to state that elevation certificates prepared by a registered land surveyor are required at the footing inspection, that a certificate of grading will be required prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for lots that have grades less than 2%, and that there will be the addition of one tree to each lot. As a result of several meetings with the Park Commission, a very in-depth park dedication agreement has been drafted that addresses the entire 74 acres as reflected in the approved preliminary plat. A portion of the Park dedication will consist of land dedications to expand Woodland Green and Bear Parks and provide trail connections to the unnamed park to the north and Bear Park. The remaining park dedication due will consist of park improvements to Woodland Green and Bear Parks equal to a cash value of $124,500.00. The parking improvements include grading and turfing the expansion to Woodland Green Park, installing a play structure and parking lot in Woodland Green Park, providing 6 inch water service to Woodland Green and Bear Parks, and sewer service to Woodland Green Park. Remaining park dedication funds will be considered for additional miscellaneous imprOvements at Woodland Green and Bear Parks. The development agreement for this first phase also addresses the trail plan for the entire 74 acres. Sidewalks will be constructed on one side of all non cul-de-sac streets. Trail connections are proposed to and through Bear Park to the east all the way to Roanoke Street, through the unnamed park lot to the north to 156th Lane, and along the north side of Alpine Drive from Hwy. #47 to Roanoke Street. The exact alignment of the trail from the east terminus of 155th Lane, through Bear Park to Roanoke Street is undetermined at this time and will be addressed during the final plat of the applicable phase. There is a sewer and water development fee of $278,361 (157 units x $1773/unit) due on the ultimate plat as reflected in the approved preliminary plat. The Developer has proposed that the offsite sewer and water improvements required to provide sewer and water to the site be constructed in lieu of cash payment. These improvements are estimated at $250,578. The remaining $27,782 ($278,361 - $250,578) shall be paid in cash. It should be the Developer's option to pay the $27,782 and lock in the 2001 trunk fee rate or pay this additional money when his credited trunk City Council/December 18, 2001 Page 16 of 27