Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/02/2006

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CASE #: / Continued Public Hearing REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHADE TREE CREEK; CASE OF SHADE TREE CONSTRUCTION By: Breanne Dalnes, 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) Packet of letter from residents h) Minutes from Planning Commission meeting on May 5, 2005 i) Minutes from Planning Commission meeting on February 3, 2006 j) City Staffreview letter dated January 27, 2006, revised February 28, 2006 Notification: The public heating remained open and was continued from the February 2, 2006 Planning Commission meeting. 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 maximum 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 R-I 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. Information regarding the community septic system, including soil testing, design of the system, and exact location, has been submitted, and Staff is currently reviewing the materials. A utility plan outlining the installation of sewer and water facilities has also been submitted and is in the process of being reviewed by City Staff. The applicant has submitted materials