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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.01.28 PC Minutes Orrict: 645-0393 RES. 489-1528 , HOWARD A. KUUSISTO CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1937 UNIVERSITY AVE. ST.PAUL.MINN. 55104 January 28, 1971 Village of Hugo Planning Commission Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Re: Chatham Sub-Division Ge tlemen: Pursuant to our last meeting :I have done some reviewing and further exploration as to a method for solving questions raised regarding the variance Item No. 2. Item No. 2 was questioned as to whether curb and gutter and surfacing should be omitted from Chatham Sub-Division Plat. It is our opinion that curb and gutter and pavement should not be omitted. We believe that developers should base the development according to code and reg- ulations and that they will provide the utilities, storm sewer, curb and gutter, and street pavement project complete to the prospective property owners. The Village would then deal directly with the developer and not with the property owners. The developer generally is forcing the surfacing and surface drainage as an immediate problem which if omitted would then call upon the rest of the community to partic- ipate in. We believe that developments should be completed in an orderly fashion and that residences could be sold with the curb and gutter and surfacing included in the sale which would be completed at the time when sufficient residences have been sold. At time of occupancy there could be a surfaced street using a first course followed by curb and gutter and final wearing surface. • We suggest that developers check further to determine the size of project (number of lots) they could develop completely. In conclusion, our suggestion is that the developer, as part of the development, should determine the area which can be developed complete according to financing available. This should be for all areas whether the development is alongan P existing street or new street. Should the development be a small section of a larger tract, then an acceptable Preliminary Plat for the entire area should be submitted from which the smaller areas would be developed. Upon completion then all pieces would fit the whole plat. We have offered a suggestion toward development. The question becomes one of policy whether the Council in its final decision allows curb and gutter to be omitted and/or street surfacing. Respectfully submitted, HOWARD A. KUUS IS TO • CONSULTING ENGINEERS ,' Howard A. Kuus isto, P. • LLA.K/cl