Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/02/2007

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CASE #: I REQUEST FOR SKETCH PLAN REVIEW OF ALPACA ESTATES 5TH ADDITION; CASE OF CHAD WEICH By: Amy Geisler, AICP, Associate Planner Background: Chad Weich has submitted a minor plat application to replat Outlot A, AlpacaEstates 3rd Addition into a buildable lot. The lot is located on the Mississippi River, on 142nd Ave NW west of Armstrong Blvd. The following items are enclosed for your review: a) Site location map b) Sketch plan c) City Staff Review Letter dated July 26, 2007 Notification: The sketch plan was sent to property owners within 700 feet of the subject property. Observations: The sketch plan is proposing to replat Outlot A into one buildable lot, which is the same size and shape. The outlot was created along with the residential lots surrounding it, as part of the plat of Alpaca Estates 3rd Addition, which was approved by the City in 1985. In 1985, the area of Alpaca Estates along the river was not included in the Metropolitan Urban' Service Area (NfUSA) , and a 2.5-acre minimum lot size was required. Since that time, the MUSA has expanded to include the entire riverfront. The zoning standards for this lot now require a 20,OOO-square foot minimum lot size, and a minimum lot width of 90 feet at the building line and the river frontage. The proposed lot is 64,596 square feet in size with about 105 feet at the street and about 110 feet at the river frontage. A tree preservation plan and grading plan will be required at final plat. The applicant has prepared a soils report that indicates the site can support a primary and an alternate septic system site. Recommendation: The sketch plan meets City Code requirements with some minor modifications, therefore staff is recommending that the plat move forward in compliance 'V\Tith the City Staff Review Letter. Commission Action: Provide the developer with feedback and direction related to the proposed sketch plan. Review Checklist: Community Development Director PC: 8/02/07 1