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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9B - Woodbridge Estates Fourth Addn. STAFF AGENDA REPORT AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: 98 JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR; CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 98-XX APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR "WOODRIDGE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION" MARCH 2, 1998 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of Resolution #98-XX approving the preliminary plat for Woodridge Estates 4th Addition. This property is located on the east side of Ridgewood Court, north of Mushtown Road and directly west of The Ponds Athletic Complex. The preliminary plat consists of 2.79 acres to be subdivided into 2 lots for single family dwellings. Both of these lots meet the minimum lot area and frontage requirements of the R-1 district. The preliminary plat also creates one outlot, which is the site of a 1.5 acre wetland. The gross density of the preliminary plat is 1.4 units per acre which is consistent with the maximum density of 3.5 units per acre permitted in the R-1 district. BACKGROUND: A preliminary plat for the entire Wood ridge Estates development was approved in 1991. This portion of the preliminary plat included a cul-de-sac with seven lots, approximately 10,000 square feet in area. However, since a final plat for this site was not submitted within a year after approval of the preliminary plat, the development became subject to current regulations, including wetland rules and lot area. In 1995, the developer submitted a proposal to subdivide this site into three lots and one outlot. While this proposal preserved the wetland and created lots meeting the minimum lot area, it also proposed two "flag" lots which did not meet the minimum lot frontage requirements. The City Council denied the preliminary plat in January, 1996. This proposal is different from previous proposals in that it complies with all current regulations. The wetland is not disturbed, and the proposed lots meet the minimum lot 1:\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\woodr4cc.doc Page 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DISCUSSION: ISSUES: AL TERNA TIVES: RECOMMENDATION: ACTION REQUIRED: area and frontage requirements. No additional infrastructure is required to serve this plat. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to review this preliminary plat on February 9, 1998. Attached to this report is a copy of the Planning staff report and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting. Plannina Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of this preliminary plat, subject to the following condition: 1. Prior to final plat approval, the developer must address, in writing, the ownership and maintenance of Outlot A. Staff Recommendation: The staff also recommended approval of this request subject to the same condition. The outstanding issue in previous versions of this preliminary plat was the creation of flag lots. This issue has been eliminated. The current proposal is consistent with all Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance requirements. This preliminary plat is the final phase of the Wood ridge Estates development. 1. Adopt Resolution #98-XX, approving the preliminary plat of Woodridge Estates 4th Addition subject to the listed condition, with the finding that the preliminary plat is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. 2. Defer consideration of this item for specific reasons. 3. Find the preliminary plat inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and/or the Comprehensive Plan and deny the request. The plat appears to be adequate and appropriate for the development of the site. On that basis, staff recommends Alternative #1. Motion and second to a approving the preliminary condition. pt Resolution 98-XX t subject to the listed I :\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\woodr4cc.doc Page 2 t ,- RESOLUTION 98-XX RESOLUTION OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "WOODRIDGE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION" SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED HEREIN. MOTION BY: SECOND BY: WHEREAS: the Prior Lake Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 9, 1998, to consider an application from John Mesenbrink for the preliminary plat ofWoodridge Estates 4th Addition; 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 Ordinances; and WHEREAS: all persons interested in this issue were afforded the opportunity to present their views and objections related to the preliminary plat of W oodridge Estates 4th Addition for the record at the Planning Commission hearing; 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 Prior Lake City Council considered an application for preliminary plat approval of W oodridge Estates 4th Addition on March 2, 1998; and WHEREAS: the City Council finds the preliminary plat of W oodridge Estates 4th Addition to be consistent with the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that it hereby approves the preliminary plat of Woodridge Estates 4th Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to final plat approval, the developer must address, in writing, the ownership and maintenance of Outlot A. Passed and adopted this 2nd day of March, 1998. 1:\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\rs98xxcc.doc Page 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mader Mader Kedrowski Kedrowski Petersen Petersen Schenck Schenck Wuellner Wuellner YES NO {Seal} City Manager City of Prior Lake 1:\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\rs98xxcc.doc Page 2 .~' PLANNING REPORT AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: 4A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS WOODRIDGE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR _X_ YES NO-N/A FEBRUARY 9, 1998 INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this public hearing is to consider an application for a preliminary plat for the 2.79 acre site located at the intersection of Mushtown Road and Ridgewood Court, just west of The Ponds Athletic Complex and east of Parkwood Drive. The preliminary plat, to be known as Woodridge Estates 4th Addition, is the final phase of the Wood ridge development. ANALYSIS: Applicant: John Mesenbrink Mesenbrink Construction 7765 175th Street East Prior Lake, MN 55372 Project Engineer: Hanson Thorp Pellinen Olson Inc. 7565 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3644 Location of Property: This property is located on the east side of Ridgewood Court, north of Mushtown Road and directly west of The Ponds Athletic Complex. Existing Site Conditions: The site is fairly level, and contains a wetland approximately 1.5 acres in size. The existing significant trees on the site are located along the southern boundary of the plat, adjacent to Mushtown Road. Zoning and Land Use Designation: The property is zoned R-1 (Suburban Residential). The 2010 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as R-LMD (Urban Low to Medium Density Residential). Adjacent Land Use and North: Single family lots in Wood ridge Estates 3rd 1:\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\woodr4pc.doc Page 1 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Mmnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Zoning: Proposed Development: Streetsl Access/Circu lation: Grading/Erosion Control: DrainagelStorm Sewer/ Water Quality: Wetlands: Sanitary Sewer and Watermain: Addition, zoned R-1. South: Across Mushtown Road are large rural lots, located outside of the Prior Lake City limits. East: The Ponds Athletic Complex, zoned R-1. West: Single family dwellings in Wood ridge Estates 3rd Addition, zoned R-1. The proposed plat consists of 2.79 acres to be subdivided into 2 lots for single family dwellings and one outlot. The total density of this development is 1.4 units per acre, which is well below the maximum permitted density of 3.5 units per acre. The proposed lots are 22,258 square feet and 17,408 square feet in area, and the frontage on the lots is also at least 86 feet. The minimum lot size in the R-1 district is 12,000 square feet and the minimum frontage requirements is 86 feet. Both of the proposed lots are consistent with these standards. Outlot A is 1.88 acres in area, and primarily consists of wetlands. There are no new streets located within this plat. Access to the lots is from Ridgewood Court, which was platted as part of Wood ridge Estates 3rd Addition. The only grading on this site is for the house pads on Lots 1 and 2. The applicant has submitted a preliminary grading plan which, for the most part, meets City standards. The grading plan also indicates each of these lots will be custom graded, meaning more detailed grading plans will be required at the time a building permit is obtained. This site generally drains towards the ~uth and east, to the wetland area on Outlot A. ~-f1ere is an ./ existing storm sewer system located in Ridgewood Court. There is a 1.5 acre wetland located on this site, in Outlot A. The developer does not intend to disturb this wetland. Sanitary sewer service and water service are located along the westerly boundary of this plat in Ridgewood Court. There are three existing service lines to this property, two serving Lot 1, and one serving Lot 2. One of the service lines to Lot 1 must be abandoned. 1:\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\woodr4pc.doc Page 2 Easements: The Developer will be required to dedicate drainage and utility easements over the wetlands, as shown on the preliminary plat. Tree Preservation: This development is subject to the provISIons of Section 6.16 (Tree Preservation) of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant has provided an inventory as required by this ordinance, which shows the majority of significant trees located along the south boundary of the plat. There is one 6" maple on Lot 1 which will be removed for the house pad on the site. These 6 caliper inches total 2.2% of the total caliper inches on the site. The Tree Preservation Ordinance allows removal of 25% of the caliper inches, so no tree replacement will be required. Landscaping: This development is also subject to the requirements of Chapter 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, which requires one (1) street tree per lot frontage and one (1) front yard tree per lot. The applicant has submitted a landscaping plan showing the proposed location of the required trees, as well as the minimum size and types. This plan is consistent with these requirements. Parkland Dedication: The park dedication requirements have been met for this subdivision. FinancelAssessment Fee Review: This subdivision will be subject to a trunk sewer and water charge, a stormwater management fee and a collector street fee. These fees are calculated on the net acreage of the new lots only. These charges will be paid at the time the developer's contract is executed. A summary of the charges is shown on the attached memo from Ralph Teschner. ANALYSIS: A preliminary plat identifies proposed lot locations, areas and dimensions, road locations, storm sewers, grading, location and grade of sewer and water, landscaping and tree replacement plans, and other improvements to an undeveloped site. Once preliminary plat approval is granted, the property owner has a vested interest in the plat. For one year following preliminary plat approval, no ordinance amendment shall apply to or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout, dedication required or permitted by the approved preliminary plat. A preliminary plat for the entire Wood ridge Estates development was approved in 1991. This portion of the preliminary plat included a cul-de-sac with seven lots, approximately 10,000 square feet in area. However, since a final plat for this site was not submitted I :\98files\98subdiv\preplat\woodrdg4\woodr4pc.doc Page 3 within a year after approval of the preliminary plat, the development became subject to current regulations, including wetland rules and lot area. In 1995, the developer submitted a proposal to subdivide this site into three lots and one outlot. While this proposal preserved the wetland and created lots meeting the minimum lot area, it also proposed two "flag" lots which did not meet the minimum lot frontage requirements. The City Council denied the preliminary plat in January, 1996. This proposal is different from previous proposals in that it complies with all current regulations. The wetland is not disturbed, and the proposed lots meet the minimum lot area and frontage requirements. No additional infrastructure is required to serve this plat. The proposed preliminary plat meets the standards of the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance. If the preliminary plat is to proceed, it should be subject to the following condition: 1. Prior to final plat approval, the developer must address, in writing, the ownership and maintenance of Outlot A. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Recommend the Council approve the preliminary plat of Wood ridge Estates 4th Addition as presented and subject to the conditions listed above, or with specific changes directed by the Planning Commission. 2. Table or continue the public hearing to a date and time certain and provide the developer with a detailed list of items or information to be provided for future Planning Commission review. 3. Recommend denial of the application based upon specific findings of fact. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative #1 ACTION REQUIRED: A motion recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Wood ridge Estates 4th Addition is required. REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Original Preliminary Plat of Wood ridge Estates 3. 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" 6. 11\~ -- INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: DATE: PLANNING/ENGINEERING Ralph Teschner W oodridge Estates 4th Addition (assessment/fee review) January 13, 1998 Outlot A Woodridge Estates 3rd Addition (pIN #25 317 036 0) is proposed to be platted into Woodridge Estates 4th Addition. This area has received no prior assessments for City municipal utilities. Since utilities are available to the property site, the cost for the extension of services internally will be the responsibility of the developer. In addition to these improvement costs, the subdivision will be subject to the following City charges: Stormwater Management Fee Collector Street Fee Trunk Sewer & Water Fee 16.8 cents/sq.ft. $1500.00/acre $3500.00/acre The application of these City charges would generate the following costs to the developer based upon a net lot area calculation of .91 acres of single family lots (39,616 sq. ft.) as provided within the site data summary sheet of the preliminary plat description: Trunk Sewer & Water Charge: .91 acres @ $3500.00/ac = $3,185.00 Storm Water Management Fee: 39,616 sf@ 16.8/sf= $6,655.00 Collector Street Fee: .91 acres @ $1500.00/ac = $1,365.00 These charges represent an approximate cost of $5603.00 per lot for the 2 proposed lots within W oodridge Estates 4th Addition. Assuming the initial net lot area of the plat does not change, the above referenced storm water, collector street, trunk and lateral sewer and water charges would be determined and collected within the context of a developer's agreement for the construction of utility improvements at the time of final plat approval. There are no other outstanding special assessments currently certified against the property. Also, the tax status of the property is current with no outstanding delinquencies. 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER H:ISPLITSISPL980 1.DOC PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1998 1. Call to Order: The February 9, 1998, Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Stamson at 6:30 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Cramer, Criego,.;:lijx~endall, Stamson and V onhof, Planning Director Don Rye, Planning CoordinatoLl.iffi@"l{ihsier, 2. Roll Call: Kuykendall Criego Cramer Stamson Vonhof Present Present ..;:,()/'::" Present................. Preserif'.:::,::::::::,:\\::. Absent .. ...... .... "::::r~r~~~~~::::::::::f:::': '.:::::::::::;:::::::::.' ..}/~i::;;" .:;:!:;:;., ;:::::::::::::::::::::;" ................. ....... ....... ...... ....... ..... ...... ":':':':':':':':':', ":::::::;::::::::::" Commissioner V onhof arrived at 6:34 p.m~:"?(,::::.... ':':':':':':';':':', .................. ................... ................. .. ................ .::::;:;:. ".;.;:::::;:::::::::::::::::::::... .:.:.:.:.:.:.' 3. Approval of Minutes: (The minut~~:onh@,:J.lg~t~,?::...Pla.priihg Commission Meeting were not available at this time.)"::::?,. ..... ....::::,:,::::\'i::!:i{::'::j:':::),::. ',;:;:;:;::..::;:;:;::.' .. ................. .................. ................... 4. Public Hearin~:::~:::::::,:::::::,::::)"':,:,:,:::,\{::::,.1Ililillll::: ..... A. (Case #98-0Q4)i::::::t;onsider ~p:~oval of a P:rilHninary Plat to be known as ~~~~~~l~~~~~~:::'I:~:4.i::r!:~I~~~m:::0j:#/t9 acres to be subdivided into 2 lots for .................... ............... Plann.~:~J:iW96fdiriit~~IIII:: Kari~t~I:I~:;~ented the staff report dated February 9, 1998. The.JI!!Y received an appHii.tjon by Mesenbrink Construction for a preliminary plat for the 2.79 a#e:::~!I,Jpcated at the inte~!~tion of Mushtown Road and Ridgewood Court, just west of The Ponds..Jqp!~~ic Complex aqi,:jeast ofParkwood Drive. The preliminary plat, to be known as WOOdridge:~il~!:.~~.~ 4th.::d,nion, is the final phase of the Woodridge development. The site is fair1y::'J.~Y~liijhd contains a wetland approximately 1.5 acres in size. The existing significant trees oiiffbe site are located along the southern boundary of the plat, adjacent to Mushtown Road5"'The property is zoned R-1 (Suburban Residential). The 2010 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as R-LMD (Urban Low to Medium Density Residential). The proposed plat consists of2.79 acres to be subdivided into 2 lots for single family dwellings and one outlot. The total density of this development is 1.4 units per acre, which is well below the maximum permitted density of3.5 units per acre. The proposed lots are 22,258 square feet and 17,408 square feet in area, and the frontage on the lots is also at least 86 feet. The minimum lot size in the R-1 district is 12,000 square feet and ] :\98fi1es\98p1comrn\pcmin\mn020998.doc the minimum frontage requirements is 86 feet. Both of the proposed lots are consistent with these standards. Outlot A is 1.88 acres in area, and primarily consists of wetlands. There are no new streets located within this plat. Access to the lots is from Ridgewood Court, which was platted as part of Wood ridge Estates 3rd Addition. The only grading on this site is for the house pads on Lots I and 2. The applicant has submitted a preliminary grading plan which, for the most part, meets City standards. The grading plan also indicates each of t9.~se lots will be custom graded, meaning more detailed grading plans will be required at the tim<;::~:!AHH9Jng permit is obtained. ..,.,.,.,.,.,.............,.,.",,:.. . .... ~~;~~~i; ;e~~~~;etland located on this site, in Outlot A. The deve~:ilrdd~~!:!t:~::,~ntend to Sanitary sewer service and water service are located along the w~~t~f.lybBl.mdary of tm!~i:p~i!.iJ:h::. Ridgewood Court. There are three existing service lines to t.h~$property, two serving Lorl:~:::wrd one serving Lot 2. One of the service lines to Lot 1 mustJ:*:::abandort~~. The Developer Will be required to dedicate drainage and utility easements ov~f:Jh~i&~~lands:i::::!:!:::::. . .. .. This development is subject to the provisions of Section 6.16 (T~:!r.reservation) of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant has provided an inventory as required By!!Wi.~ ordinance, which shows the majority of significant trees located along''lli~::~9.:tIth boundary of'tlW::pl~tf'There is one 6" maple on Lot 1 which will be removed for thelj8ti~~p.M::Q:n the site. 1Q~$tr6 caliper inches total 2.2% of the total caliper inches on the site. Th~TreePfI.'!~~9!1 Ordlhimce allows removal of 25% of the caliper inches, so no tree replacemen~:::rvi1.1:~::reqm~~*::::!!!:::::::. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... ,............... .......... .............. ....... ..... ................ ...... .... This development is also subi~9HHtij~t~quiremertj~,of Chapter 7 of the Subdivision Ordinance, which requires one (1) strc;w:f.!free per'1'9.:1:frontage art4,:pne.. (1) front yard tree per lot. The applicant has submitte4,g!:~iindscaping::l:ll~n showing f4~:ptoposed location of the required trees, as well as the minimwn::~~~:~nd typS;::.:Thi~plani~:::90hsistent with these requirements. ,.,:;:;=:=:=:=:::::=;=::;=:=:=;=:=;=:=:=:=::::::;:;:;=;=;=::::;=;=;:;=:=;=::::::;:;::., In 1995, the developer submitted a proposal to subdivide this site into three lots and one outlot. While this proposal preserved the wetland and created lots meeting the minimum lot area, it also proposed two "flag" lots which did not meet the minimum lot frontage requirements. The City Council denied the preliminary plat in January, 1996. This proposal is different from previous proposals in that it complies with all current regulations. The wetland is not disturbed, and the proposed lots meet the minimum lot area and frontage requirements. No additional infrastructure is required to serve this plat. I :\98files\98plcomm\pcmin\mn020998.doc 2 Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat of Wood ridge Estates 4th Addition subject to the ownership and maintenance of Outlot A condition listed in the staff report. Comments from the public: The applicant was present to answer questions. :::::::rom the Commissioners: ~A" · No sidewalks - in the interest of public safety the applicant shbild coiiMatx. sidewalks. ..::;;();;~;;;;::::.':.~:;::.:iiL "::;:~;;~~:::::jjl:j::::::t;;::.. C ri ego: ..:;.;.:.::::;:i);~;~;;:;:;:::;;:;:;;;~;:\:;':'" "::;;~~:::::::::::ill.I~:i~i:::::::::::(;;:' · Agreed with staffs recommendation. ~4h ~ 1P Cramer: ..:';::\:::::::::::\::.:{:,::::.. . Questioned the location of Lot 2 and the wetland. KansU~~::i%plained. . Agreed with the staffs recommenda.~ "~c" Vonhof: .. .:.........:...:.....:.:............ ..::'. .:::;::::.' . Questioned the improvements on MushtQ~ ..R6Kd.....Kii~",F.said the road was completed. ...:;:;:;;)::;:;;;::::;::.:::::.:.:.. .......... .......... :/{::., · Agreed with staff:/~t:~efi'pn. ... .:.... St ..................... . a~~::~ed with~~_, ~u~:~s,~~i~a~::;~i:a_i~~~. on Jli',Wh Road. McDermott said it is a township road. M.Qif~~ BY VONHcil~:::i:i$ECOND BY CRAMER, TO RECOMMEND CITY CO~mU~ APPROVE T~ PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOODRIDGE ESTATES 4TH ADDITt(>'~i\LAS PRESEN'ED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE STAFF IillI0RT. ..::::~t~~~m~~~~~:::;.. ,.::;:::::::.' Vote taken si;~:I.~:~;:;es by all. MOTION CARRIED. .(~~~::::" 5. Old Business: 6. New Business: A. Review 1997 Variance Summary Report. Rye presented the annual variance summary report. Noted the lower number (17) of variance requests. Some ofthe changes are due to substandard lots allowing a 5' side 1:\98files\98plcomrn\pcmin\mn020998.doc 3