Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/05/2003

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Case #3: Request for Final Plat Approval of The Village of Sunfish Lake: Case of LTR Land Development, LLC Councilmember Kurak noted that she would be abstaining from the discussion. Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that LTR Land Development, LLC has applied for final plat approval l~or the development to be known as Village of Sunfish Lake. The preliminary plat was approved on February 25, 2003 and showed 115 lots being created on the parcel (91 single- family homes and 36 cottage units). The final plat shows the first phase of the-development containing 27 single-&qmily lots and 14 cottages. As part of the final plat, the developer is dedicating all of the street right-of-ways and drainage and utility easements. The Village of Sunfish Lake is proposed to be a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The second reading of the PUD ordinance will be under consideration on April 22, 2003 also. Tine street widths shown on the submitted final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat. The final plat also shows the connection of Tungsten Way and 146th Ave. as directed by the City Council. City Engineer Jankowski explained that staff did receive final plans for the project and staff did submit a review letter on tlne final plan to the developer requiring a number of changes. A new plat was submitted to staff. Staff did review the revised plan and most of the changes have been made. The remaining changes are all very minor. The plat does require a permit fi'Oln the WMO, whicln they did approve with contingencies including an acknowledgment with the wetland situation. The wetland on the eastern boundary of the plat was an issue for drainage and the developer lnas now placed an outlet to the wetland so that the water does not impact the ac[ioining properties. They also reduced the drainage area that went into the wetlm~d. The other conof wetlands that will be filled and moved as a result of the development. Principal Planner Trudgeon noted that all of the roads would be roughed in initially as part of the development process. Councilmember Cool< stated that at preliminary plat it was noted that there was an existing overflow that would provide an outlet but it was not constructed to the necessary height. City Engineer Jankowsld explained that the situation has been con'ected with a second outlet at a much ~ower level than the existing outlet. Councilmember Strommen inquired if the concern on the Dvorak property had been addressed. City Engineer Jankowski replied yes, explaining that the area has been designed so that the water will rise no higher than the existing drainage and utility easement that exists on the Dvorak's property. Mayor Gamec noted that those are issues that will be addressed as part of the site plan approval. Councilmember Zimmem~an inquired if the wetland replacement will be done on site. City Council/April 22, 2003 Page 7 of 21 P29