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CASE #: ~ REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF SHADE TREE CREEK; CASE OF SHADE TREE CONSTRUCTION By: Breanne Dalnes, Associate Planner Background: Shade Tree Construction has applied for preliminary plat approval to develop 16 single-family lots on the property generally located south of 177th Avenue. This subdivision has been submitted in accordance with the cluster requirements for subdivision in the Rural Developing area. 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 t') Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan g) Packet of letters from residents h) Minutes from Planning Commission meeting on May 5, 2005 i) Minutes from Planning Commission meeting on February 2, 2006 j) Minutes from Planning Commission meeting on March 3, 2006 k) City Staff review letter dated January 27, 2006, revised February 28, 2006, revised March 24, 2006 1) Proposed Resolution Notification: In accordance with State Statute and City Code, residents within 700 feet of the proposed development were notified of the public hearing on February 2, 2006, continued March 3, 2006. 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-1 Rural Developing. Lots conform to minimum and maximum lot width, size, and frontage on a public road. Information regarding the community septic system, including soil testing, design of the system, and exact location, has been submitted and is generally acceptable to City Staff. -237-