Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/07/2005

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Associate Planner Geisler stated that there are wetlands on the proposed plat that will need to be delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the preliminary and final plats. She indicated the grading and drainage plan will have to be reviewed and approved by the [,owcr Rum River Water Management Organization. She further advised the proposed lots will be served by a common septic system, constructed to hook up to municipal sewer and water when and if they become available to the property. She stated the septic system is proposed to be shared with the Rum River Prairie development to the south, and more details on the septic systeln will be required during preliminary plat review. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the sketch plan would gain access from an extension of 171st Avenue at Tiger Street. She stated 171st Avenue is proposed to connect to Wolverine Street which would connect to the Rum River Prairie development to the south.. She noted an outlot is shown at Wolverine Street for a future connection to the north. She stated a Tree Preservation Plan will be required at the time of prelimiriary plat review and approval.' :'She indicated the proposed plat will be reviewed for park dedication requirements by the Park Commission at a l'uture meeting. She added a trail will be required to be constructed on the east side of Armstrong Boulevard per the City's Park and Trail Plan. Associate Planner Geisler indicated the Planning Commission is being asked to provide the developer with feedback and direction related to the prop'o'sed sketth plan. Vice Chairperson Johnson asked if Staff has any feelings on the use of a shared common septic system. Associate Planner Geisler noted that in some ways that is a better situation because there is less infrastructure to be constructed. She stated they have few details about the system now, and will have more at preliminary plat, but at this point Staff does not see any problems. Citizen Input John Osborne, 17120 Tiger Street NW, stated the concept is ti> preserve what they have and make the best neighborhood they can. He indicated the development meets all City standards, and the streets will be constructed to City standard as well. Vice Chairperson Jolmson indicated he assumes the parcels will be platted with Mr. Osborne's home as one lot and five new lots. Mr. Osborne confirmed that was correct. Steve Sletner, engineer for both this project and Rum River Prairie, indicated that under Subd. 6 of the new Cluster Development Ordinance, future streets, easements and open area should be outlots, but will not be one big outlot. He noted there is plenty of room on the outlot areas to accommodate future sewer, water and roads. Commissioner Levine asked if the intent is to have 171st go through to Armstrong at some point. Planning Commission/June 2, 2005 Page 3 of 22 Pll