Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/05/2002

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Preliminary P [at R. eview: ILivenwick 3 rd Addition Page 3 of ~ Open Sfmce: City Code requires a minimum of 40% of tko development to Consist of open space. Open space [n this case is deemed as gassed lawns, landscape areas, gardens, natural areas, landscape rock, mulch, wetlands, and ponding arems. City Code requires 10% of the 40°,5 o,oen space to be identifiable common area for use by' residents of the development. The development contains apprordmately 64% ( 10.31 acres) of open space. The preliminary plat is also providing a 1.2 acre area to be utilized for common open stance (i.e. tot lot or recreational area for the townhouse residents). The proposed plat meets the open space requirements esrabtished in CiU Code. Drainage and UtiIitw Easements: This subdivision will be served by sanitau' sewer and Ciw water which will be extended from the adjacent Rivenwick subdivision. The entire plat will be served by ~avity sanitary sewer, however, it should be noted that there must be a minimum of seven and one half feet of cover over the top of the sewer. Several locations on the west end of the plat have less cover than required. The road elevation should be raised to correct this situation. Tile watermain should be looped across T.H. 10. Sewer and water trunk fund can be utilitized for the improvement outside of the plat. Utilities and Water Usage: The development will be serviced by municipal water and sanitary SeWer. Park Dedication: The sketch plan was reviewed by the Park Commission at their July meeting. The Park Commission is recommending park dedication be satisfied by a c~h payment in the amount of S190,400 (I12' x $1,700). The Park Commission is recommending $95,200 be allocated for improvements to Riverdale Park and the parkland along Mississippi River. It should be noted that the rate in effect at the rime of Final Plat'will be required. : Trail Development Fee: The City's current trail development fee is $400.00 per lot. Payment of tkis fee is required pr/or to recording the plat. The rate in effect at final plat approval will be used. A trail will be required from the plats westerly boundary, limit, along Riverdaie Drive to Garnet Street. The trail should extend along RJverdale Park (northwest side of the park) to the east edge of Riverdale Park. Construction of file mail outside of the plat boundaries will be credited against the Trail Fees, The .developer will be required to provide a separate document in recordable form providing for a public trail easement as stipulated above. Sidewalk: The plat is providing for the required 5 foot sidewalk along the 13gm Avenum The 8 foot bituminous trail will satisfy, the sidewalk requirement along RJverdale Drive. Other Permits: The developer is responsible ~br obtaining any permits required from other regulatory, agencies.