Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/06/1996

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Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, Holland, and LaDue. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Thorud. Case 02: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Brandseth; Case of Blaine Edmundson Zoning Administrator Frolik reported that on December 5, 1995, the Planning Commission conducted a public heating for preliminary plat approval of Brandseth, which is located at the southwest comer of 153rd Avenue and T.H. #47. Brandseth is proposed to be platted into 45 single family urban residential lots and one ouflot reserved for commercial development. The Planning Commission tabled preliminary plat approval for a revised drainage plan. City Engineer Steve Jankowski outlined the previous proposal for drainage. He explained the developer was unsuccessful in obtaining drainage easement from the neighboring property. Therefore, the new drainage plan is essentially the same as originally proposed with the exception of an outlet running along the west right-of-way of T.H. #47. Staff also recommends that a storm pipe be extended eastward from Germanium Street at a point south of the UPA substation allowing for the drainage of City property to the west and intercepting drainage from 6 of the 10 rear yards on that block. Chairperson Bawden instructed Mr. Jankowski to address other portions of the Staff Review Letter. Mr. Jankowski outlined the three options for water and sewer routes. He noted that no storm sewer exists north of 149th Avenue. Commissioner Deemer inquired as to how much space existed between the highway right-of-way and the trees on the west side of T.H. #47. Mr. Jankowski replied this was not yet determined, however, an on-site meeting was scheduled for February 8, 1996 with Mr. Kempf to discuss those issues. He added that an attempt will be made to save Mr. Kempf's evergreens. Mr. Jankowski stressed that there are three alternatives for City Council's review, however, whichever route is chosen, it will not affect the layout of the development. Discussion ensued regarding trunk line placement, boundaries, and utility lines as outlined on the Preliminary Utility Plan. A1 Kempf, 15220 St. Francis Boulevard - asserted that even with a 120-foot easement for Highway g47, there still may not be enough property to install all the utilities. Mr. Jankowski agreed that due to the steep slope involved, a closer look was warranted to determine how much space is needed to install all the utilities. Commissioner Holland inquired as to the down side of installing the utilities on the east side of T.H. #47. Mr. Jankowski stated there is the same positive of obtaining a 27-foot easement needed on that side of the highway, however, it would be received as dedication during its development as opposed to an acquisition being required prior to any development. Mr. Jankowski reported that it is cheaper to install utilities on the west side, however, he did not take into consideration any restoration costs. He noted that there were trees involved on both sides. Planning Commission/February 6, 1996 Page 4 of 10