Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2006

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Sketch Plan: Amber Ridge 2~d Addition January 13, 2006 2of$ Landscaping and Tree Preservation Plan: The City Councll has adopted a Tree Preservation Ordinance that applies to this plat. A tree preservation plan will need to be provided during the preliminary plat process. The plan should include all existing trees on the property that are four (4) inches or greater in diameter indicating the species, size, location, and 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: The subject property is bounded on the north and east by low density single family urban lots and density transitioning will not be required. 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. The City has also enacted a wetland buffer ordinance and the extent of the buffer required is dependent on the quality of the wetland. Drainage and Grading Plan: Grading and drainage plans will need to be provided during the preliminary plat process. The plat `MI1 be subject to permitting by the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization. Amber Ridge currently drains into the subject property proposed to be developed as the 2nd Addition. This drainage area `Mi1 have to be replaced. Public Streets and Access to Lots: The sketch plan proposes to extend the Argon Street cul-de- sac to provide public access to the lots. City Code restricts the length of dead-end streets to 600 feet. Argon Street cul-de-sac is currently about 850 feet in length. Adding to the length of the already over-extended cul-de-sac will require a variance. Utilities: All lots are proposed to be served by municipal sewer and water. Park Dedication: The sketch plan ,MI1 be forwarded to the regular February meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission for review and recommendations for park dedication. Tl~e current cash requirement is $2,400.00 per unit. The rate in effect at the time of final plat approval will be utilized. Trail Fee: The plat will be subject to Trail Fees and they must be paid prior to release of the final plat for recording. The current rate is $580.00 per unit; the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval will be utilized;. Trunk Sewer and Water Fees: The plat will be subject to trunk sewer and water fees for each newly created lot. The current rate t'or trunk sewer is $1,137.00 per unit; the current rate for trunk water is $1,925.00 per unit. The rate in effect at the time of final plat approval will be utilized. 76