Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/02/2002

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164 with drainage easements. Utility Plan. The proposed easements for sewer and water extensions comply with the' The extension of sewer and water to the site is being Coorclinated development to the east and the replat of Wildlife Sanctuary to' the north. with the Sunflower Ridge The Landscaping Plan identifies existing tree stands; either the Plan has to be modified to also identify tree removal limits, or an addendum to the Grading Plan will be requ/red to identify both existing tree stands and removal limits. All other aspects of landscaping are reviewed as part of the Site Plan approval process. At the time of sketch Plan review, the Park Commission expressed a desire for trail along T H. ~47 and the north side of Alpine, and a common open space to provide opportumty for passive or active recreational uses bY the residents. City Code also requires sidewalks along one side of all non-cup-.de- sac streets. The proposed plat identifies a sidewalk along the west side of Germanium Street. A trail, rather than a sidewalk, is proposed along Fluorine Street in lieu of a trail adjacent to T.H. ~47. Because of the wetland to the north, it would be difficult to install a n-mil adjacent to ~7. Therefore, the trail is proposed to follow Fluorine Street and continue to the west through Sunflower Ridge and then north again through Wildlife Sanctuary and eventually back out to ~47. The Park Commission has been working on determining a preferred alignment of the trail throughout the area. City staff will continue to work with all of the area developers to locate a mutually beneficial trail corridor. It is expected that park dedication will be satisfied with a cash payment. The trails proposed are not trail fee credit eligible and therefore, the standard trail fee will be collected for the plat. The City has engaged the senrices of SKF to do a traffic noise level study on several pending residential proposals along T.H. ~7. A 10-foot sound wall or a combination of berming and sound wall must be completed as part of this development. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the StaffReview letter April 26, 2002. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that City Council approve the preliminary plat for Bvergreen Point Townhomes contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated April 26, 2002. PC: 5/02/02 Review Checklist: Commumty Development Director Associate Planner City Engineer(s) Parks & Utilities Supervisor