Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2006

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Sketch Plan: Skyline Pointe January 26, 2006 2of3 (4) inches or ~eater in diameter indicating the species, size, location, mad any pertinent comments regarding tree condition. Furthermore, a landscaping plan will also be required. Two (2) trees per lot are required and shall consist of a mixture of deciduous and ever~een species, not less than 25% of either type. Existing trees that are preserved throughout the construction process may be credited toward planting requirements based on size, species, and location. Density Transition: City Ordinances require a transition between higher density developments and lower density developments. This ordinance will require some type of transitioning along the north and southwestern edges of the development property that is adjacent to existing single- family homes. Acceptable forms of transitioning include a landscape buffer, a reduction of density along the perimeter of the development, or any other transitioning technique mutually a~eeable between the City Council and the Developer. Wetlands: Any wetlands present on the property must be delineated on the preliminary plat and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the final plat. Wetland buffers will also be required Drainage and Grading Plan: Grading and drainage plans will need to be provided during the preliminary plat process. The plat will be subject to permitting by the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization. Ponding calculations should include the drainage into LoG of Block I of the Juskiewicz Addition from 151st Lane. Public Streets and Access to Lots: The sketch plan identifies the north / south street entering the proposed subdivision from 151st Lane as a public street with a 60 foot right of way and a 24 foot pavement width. Ali public streets are required to have a 32 foot pavement width. Private Streets should have width and parking restx/cfinns consistent with the city's policy for private streets. Center medians should be eliminated from all public streets. To reduce the dead ends within the development, a temporary loop could be established by connecting the northern portion of the public thoroughfare road to the private cul-de-sac. This would benefit the development on a public safety and public works standpoint. Once the future development phase happens; the private cul-de-sac could be put in place with the public street connecting to Alpine Drive. Finally, public safety concerns should allow tbr a second access point into this subdivision. If a secondary access cannot be provided, the number of units may need to be restricted until such time as a second access point is available. Utilities: All lots are proposed to be served by municipal sewer and water. An extension of the trunk sanitaxy sewer or a lift station may be necessary to service this development. Park Dedication: The sketch plan will be forwarded to the regular February meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission for review and recommendations for park dedication. The current cash requirement is $2,400.00 per unit. The rate in effect at the time of final plat approval will be utilized. 48