12/08/2004 P&Z Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

Planning & Zoning Board November 10, 2004 Page 4 Staff explained the applicant has requested approval of a five lot single family residential subdivision entitled Vaughan Addition located on the south side of Birch Street approximately 2,180 feet east of Ware Road. The comprehensive plan guides the site for low density sewered residential use and it is zoned R -1. The site is also within the existing MUSA boundary. The approximate area of the site is 2.99 acres, with 2.91 acres of upland area, and a net density of 1.72 units /acre. The proposed subdivision will consist of five lots ranging in size from 11,654 square feet to 19,665 square feet; the upland lot area of all five lots exceed 11,654 square feet and therefore conform to ordinance. Staff stated that 165 lots have been approved for year 2005, leaving no more than 11 more lots for year 2005 to bring the total to 176, which includes the 20% discretionary flexibility. Fox Den Acres is scheduled for consideration by the City Council, and the pending growth management policy regarding Conservation Developments makes the availability of the last 11 discretionary lots unknown. Staff explained that access from Birch Street is proposed in the form of a cul -de -sac, with an offset bulb. Staff is concerned with access to not only this site, but the adjacent site to the west. Staff stated that city water and sanitary sewer will connect to existing facilities already on site; both are adequate to serve the project. The City Engineer has completed a thorough review of the submitted plans and the applicant will be required to satisfy all of the comments made by the City Engineer prior to approval of any building permits for the site. The proposal does not include any land dedication for park land; a cash dedication of $1,665 per residential unit will be required. Staff noted the Environmental Board reviewed the project on October 27, 2004. One of their major concerns was an alternative access to eliminate traffic concerns on Birch Street. The majority of comments can be addressed by the development agreement between the applicant and the City; others will be included as conditions of approval when this project is acted upon by the Planning & Zoning Board. Staff is recommending that this item be continued to a future meeting so the access issues can be further examined and because of the questions surrounding the availability of discretionary lots for 2005 pursuant to the growth management policy. Mr. Root thanked staff for addressing the Birch Street access issues and encouraged staff to review all future access points surrounding this area in order to gain a better understanding of where other possible access points may impact future projects. Chair Rafferty stated it will be important to determine what the property owner to the west of the proposed development intends to do and address access in conjunction with that. He added the goal would be to eliminate the need for another street off of Birch Street. Jodi Hystead, 593 Chippewa Trail, expressed concern about the drainage easement that runs behind their property and also expressed concern about the removal of trees on the DRAFT MINUTES • • •