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additional wetland impacts. <br />It could be possible to provide a corridor (in the form of an outlot deeded to the City, a permanent road easement, or <br />dedicated right of way) to the east, between Lots 8 & 9 and/or over the southern portion of the Lot 7. While this <br />may provide a potential opportunity for future development to the east, due to existing wetlands, it still seems <br />unlikely that a connection to another public road could occur. This is not included in the currently proposal. <br />There is a forty (40) acre parcel west of the Subject Property that is presently landlocked. That property owner has <br />requested a sixty (60) foot wide corridor be reserved and extended to this parcel to eliminate the landlocked status. <br />The southwestern portion of the Subject Property has a lot of wetland area, making any sort of future road <br />connection to the west very challenging. It appears that the forty (40) acre parcel is entirely wetland and would not <br />be considered as buildable land. The Preliminary Plat does not include the requested corridor. <br />Public Safety staff (Police, Fire, and Public Works) have reviewed the request. With the road width increased to <br />thirty-two (32) feet, Public Works has indicated support for the proposed layout. Fire Staff has stated that their <br />preference would be for a connection to an existing public street or a reduced cul-de-sac length; however, they have <br />noted that with the increased road width (to 32 feet), this would be functional and workable. Police Staff do not <br />support the project as proposed due to a single point of access and the length of the cul-de-sac. <br />The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the Variance and Preliminary Plat at their June 3, 2021 <br />meeting. Comments were received from an adjoining property owner about the size of the proposed abutting lot and <br />about proximity of the proposed public road to his driveway on 173rd Ave. <br />Alternatives <br />Alternative 1: Motion to adopt Resolution #21-156 granting approval of the Preliminary Plat for Williams Woods. <br />Approval of Preliminary Plat grants entitlement to the project as long as the Final Plat substantially matches the <br />Preliminary Plat. With the exception of the cul-de-sac length, which has now been addressed with a Variance, the <br />proposed project complies with all bulk standards for the R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) District. <br />Alternative 2: Motion to adopt Resolution #21-156 granting approval of the Preliminary Plat for Williams Woods <br />with the following modifications: Provide a 66 foot wide corridor to the 40-acre parcel to the west to ensure <br />potential future access and/or provide a 66 foot wide corridor to the abutting property to the east, both with the <br />requisite area for a cul-de-sac bulb. While Staff does not necessarily oppose this action, due to wetlands and <br />existing residential homes, neither would likely result in a second access point to this neighborhood. <br />Alternative 3: Motion to deny the Preliminary Plat. The proposed subdivision appears to address comments that the <br />public have made (dating back to 2018 and as recently as April, 2021) regarding number of lots and minimizing <br />impacts to natural resources. Furthermore, the Applicant has noted that the review comments by Staff can be <br />addressed. Staff does not support this option. <br />Funding Source: <br />All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. <br />Recommendation: <br />The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #21-156 approving the Preliminary Plat for Williams Woods. <br />Attachments <br />