Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/02/2006

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Associate Planner Dalnes advised that Ron Tallman has applied for preliminary plat for the development of 12 single-family lots on the property generally located on 173rd Avenue east of Puma Street. She stated that the 12 new lots meet R-1 Rural Developing standards for lot size, but several lots appear to be smaller than the required 80 foot lot width, as established in City Code. Associate Planner Dalnes indicated that the proposed lots will be served by a common septic system and constructed to hook up to municipal sewer and water when and if they become available to the property. She stated that as part of the requirements for cluster developments, a detailed plan for the design, management, and maintenance of the community septic system is required. She indicated that this information has not been submitted at this time. Associate Planner Dalnes stated that the utility plan indicates the intent to construct individual wells on the property. She indicated that details on the installation and maintenance of water pipes have not been submitted at this time. She stated the preliminary plat proposes access from 173rd Avenue and shows Nutria Street platted and constructed as public right-of-way ending in a cul-de-sac that exceeds the 600 foot maximum allowed by City Code. She indicated that a variance to cul-de-sac length is being processed in conjunction with this application. She noted that in accordance with City Code, 171st Avenue will be extended to the west boundary of the plat with a temporary cul-de-sac to facilitate an easier connection in the future. Associate Planner Dalnes stated that Staff is recommending that the preliminary plat public hearing and application is tabled until additional information regarding the specifics of the common septic system is submitted, as outlined in the City Staff Review Letter dated January 27, 2006. Public Input Vice Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Ron Tallman, applicant, questioned why this is being tabled. Vice Chairperson Johnson advised that it has not been tabled yet, however Staff is recommending tabling because of concerns which have been conveyed to you in the Staff Review letter, primarily regarding the common septic system. Jim Maloney, John Oliver and Associates, representing the applicant, indicated that they understand the comments received from the Staff Review letter, and are working on the issues. He stated they heard the comments from the previous development, and have almost identical issues. He indicated they are proposing a development within the regulations of the cluster ordinance. He stated their wetland mitigation permit is in process. He indicated that they do not see any issues listed as being something they cannot address and come into compliance in their entirety. Planning Commission/February 2, 2006 Page 7 of 21