5.1. PCSR 04-23-2019The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Applicable Regulations
Preliminary Plat
City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for approval of a Preliminary Plat.
1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in
all respects with all requirements of this Code, including the zoning regulations and this article.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with all zoning regulations.
2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional
plans, including, but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan.
The subdivision is consistent with all applicable plans.
3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to
erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development
and uses contemplated.
With the wetland regulations, the physical characteristics of the site are suitable for the type
and density of development and uses contemplated.
4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation,
erosion control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article.
The subdivision includes infrastructure to meet city requirements. Additional permits
required to comply with erosion control standards are required, and will be secured prior to
building permit issuance.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
Although trees will be removed, the subdivision will not cause substantial environmental
damage.
6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of
a court.
The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements
established by judgment of a court.
7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of
neighboring land.
Although most of the surrounding properties are developed with homes, there is a 10 acre
parcel northeast of the subject site. The proposed subdivision will not impact reasonable
development of neighboring land.
8. The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following exists:
a. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage.
b. Lack of adequate roads.
c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems.
d. Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems.
The subdivision is not premature as the above conditions have been provided for.
Financial Impact
None
Statutory Review Period
Per State Statute, the required 120-day review period ends on July 24, 2019.
Council Meeting
If acted on, this item will go to the May 20, 2019, City Council meeting.
Attachments
Location Map
Preliminary Plat
Site Plan Letter dated April 5, 2019
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