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Home My WebLink About10C Godson's Way Prelim Plat ov PR/0 .e? h ' $„ cu*j 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 MINNESO 'l CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2014 AGENDA #: 10C PREPARED BY: JEFF MATZKE, PLANNER PRESENTED BY: DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR LARRY POPPLER, CITY ENGINEER AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS GODSONS WAY DISCUSSION: Introduction Jack Hunter has applied for approval of a Preliminary Plat to be known as Godsons Way to be developed as a 4 unit, low density residential subdivision. This site is located north of Natures Way, and west of CSAH 87 (Revere Way). History In 2006, the City Council approved a plat for the first phase of the Enclave at Cleary Lake residential development which included 53 single family residential housing units including Tots south of the Hunter property along Natures Way. At the time a temporary cul -de -sac (Natures Way) was installed along with a roadway easement on the Hunter Property; however, the Hunter Property was not proposed for subdivision along with the Enclave at Cleary Lake development. In the summer of 2013 the City Council annexed the 10 acre Hunter Property site into the City of Prior Lake. On February 3, 2014 the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the preliminary plat request. Questions about the timing of the project (Spring - Summer 2014) and the proposed home builder (Cuddigan Homes) were asked. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to the listed conditions. Current Circumstances The current proposal calls for a 4 lot single family subdivision of the 10 acre site, at the end of the Nautres Way cul -de -sac. The City received the complete application for this request on January 9, 2014. The City notified the applicant that due to required review by other governmental agencies, and the required time for a City public hearing review, the full 120 -day review period can be utilized, ending on May 8, 2014. The following paragraphs outline the physical characteristics of the existing site, the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations, and a description of some of the specifics of the site. PHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Total Site Area: The total site area consists of 10.59 acres. Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com Topography: This site has varied topography, with elevations ranging from 940' MSL at the wetland to 956' MSL at the Natures Way street location. Wetlands: The project site contains a large amount of wetland in the northern part of the site. No wetland impacts are proposed with the development. Access: Access to the site is from the south with an extension of the Natures Way cul -de -sac. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Designation: This property is designated for Low Density Residential uses on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Zoning: The site is presently zoned R -1 Low Density Residential. The density for the proposed plat is approximately 1.5 units per net acre. PROPOSED PLAN Lots: The plan calls for 4 lots to be constructed of single family housing styles. The lot sizes range in size from approximately 14,800 square feet to 20,200 square feet. Setbacks: The typical residential required structure setbacks of 25 foot front and rear, 10 foot side yards, and 30 foot from wetland are proposed throughout the development. Parks / Trails: No park or trails are proposed. Parkland dedication will be satisfied through a cash- in -leui payment to the City Park Fund. Streets: The extension of the existing Natures Way cul -de -sac is the only proposed street improvement for the site. Sanitary Sewer / Water Mains: Sanitary sewer and water mains are currently in place along Natures Way and they will be extended to service the 4 lots. Storm Water/ Hydrology: Storm water will be directed toward a proposed pond basin in the rear areas of Lots 3 and 4. Landscaping: The Subdivision Ordinance requires two front yard subdivision trees per lot. Fees and Assessments: This development will be subject to the standard development fees including park dedication, trunk street and utility service charges, and utility connection charges. ISSUES: The development engineer has met with City staff previously to discuss issues related to the design of the preliminary plat. As noted in the attached staff memorandum from the Engineering /Public Works Department, the developer must refine the plans to assure compliance with the Public Work Design Manual requirements and City Zoning Ordinance However, it does not appear that these comments will drastically affect the design of the plat. Therefore, City Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The Developer must obtain the required permits from other state or local agencies prior to any work on the site. 2. The Developer shall revise the plans in accordance with the requirements contained in the memorandum from the Engineering /Public Works Departments dated January 24, 2014. 3. All grading, hydrology and storm water comments must be addressed prior to approval of a grading permit for the site. ALTERNATIVES: The City Council has the following alternatives: 1. Approve the Godsons Way Preliminary Plat subject to the conditions identified by the City Council in the approved resolution. 2. Table this item to another City Council meeting and provide the developer with direction on the issues that have been discussed. 3. Recommend denial of the request. RECOMMENDED 1. A motion and second to approve a Preliminary Plat known as Godsons Way, MOTIONS: subject to the listed conditions. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Development Plans 3. Engineering /Public Works Dept. Memorandum dated 1/24/14 ti u rri 4646 Dakota Street SE ` Prior Lake, MN 55372 RESOLUTION 14-XXX A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAT KNOWN AS GODSONS WAY Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, Jack Hunter (the "Developer ") has submitted an application for a Preliminary Plat known as Godsons Way; and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 3, 2014 to consider the proposed Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, Notice of the public hearing on said Preliminary Plat has been duly published and posted in accordance with the applicable Minnesota Statutes and Prior Lake Ordinance; and WHEREAS, All persons interested in the proposed Preliminary Plat were afforded the opportunity to present their views and objections related to the Godsons Way for the record at the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, The Prior Lake City Council considered the application for the proposed Preliminary Plat on February 24, 2014; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed the Preliminary Plat according to the applicable provisions of the Prior Lake Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and found said Preliminary Plat to be consistent with the provisions of said Ordinances; and WHEREAS, The City Council has the authority to impose reasonable conditions on a Preliminary Plat. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The Preliminary Plat is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: a) The Developer shall obtain the required permits from other state or local agencies prior to any work on the site. b) The Developer shall revise the plans in accordance with the requirements contained in the memorandum from the City Engineering /Public Works Departments dated January 24, 2014. 1 c) The Developer shall comply with all grading, hydrology and storm water requirements contained in the staff memorandum dated January 24, 2014 prior to approval of a grading permit for the site. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014. YES NO Hedberg Hedberg Keeney Keeney McGuire McGuire Morton Morton Soukup Soukup Frank Boyles, City Manager 2