Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2006

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CASE #: o'~ Public Hearing REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHADE TREE CREEK; CASE OF SHADE TREE CONSTRUCTION By: Breanne Dairies, Associate Planner Background: Shade Tree Construction has applied for preliminary plat to develop 16 single-family lots On the property generally located south of 177th Avenue. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Preliminary Plat, current and future plans c) Grading Plan d) Utility Plan e) Landscaping Plan f) Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan g) Minutes from Planning Commission meeting on May 5, 2005 h) City Staff review letter dated January 27, 2006 Notification: In accordance with State Statute and City Code residents within 700 feet were notified of the preliminary plat. Observations: The applicant is proposing to create 16 single-family lots on approximately 40 acres. The property is currently located in the R-I Rural Developing district, with a minimum density of 1 lot per 2.5 acres, or 0.4 units per acre. As submitted, the preliminary plat is proposing a gross density of .4 units per acre. All of the proposed lots appear to meet the cluster standards for Rural Developing. Lots conform to minimum and maximum lot width, size, and frontage on a public road, with the exception of Lot 9, Block 3 which appears slightly larger than permitted. As part of the requirements for cluster developments, a detailed plan for the design, management, and maintenance of the community septic system is required. This information has not been submitted at this time. Staff is requesting that the applicant submit details concerning the community system. Also, as part of the requirements for cluster developments, a utility plan outlining the installation of sewer and water facilities is required. The applicant has submitted materials indicating the location of sewer facilities, and is proposing individual wells to provide water services to the 3