4.3. PCSR 08-23-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Planning Commission 4.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings August 23, 2022 Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Jeff & Darlene Olson – 14288 212th Ave NW Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Preliminary Plat of Olson Acres, Case No.
Reviewed by
P 22-08
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Preliminary Plat of Olson Acres with the following conditions:
1. Adjust the drainage and utility easement to match the 25’ wetland setback standard.
2. Review trail standards with city staff and incorporate trail easements within Outlot A as required.
Background/Discussion
The applicants, Jeff and Darlene Olson, are seeking approval of a
preliminary plat that would subdivide their existing 9.08-acre single
family parcel into two buildable lots and one remnant outlot. One of
the lots will include the existing home, and the second lot will be
developed as a single-family home.
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Additionally, the plat dedicates a 66-foot right-of-way for 212
Avenue NW to the north of both lots, and additional right-of-way for
Meadowvale Road NW, to the east of the developable lot. The
remnant outlot is across Meadowvale Road and is below minimum
design standards.
The subject site is within the R-1a zoning district and requires a
minimum lot size of 2.5 acres and 160 feet of road frontage. The
buildable lots exceed these standards, with the smallest lot at 2.76
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acres. All access will utilize 212 Avenue NW.
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat during their
August 10,2022, regular meeting and recommended park dedication
for one lot along with accommodates for a trail along the east side of
Meadowvale Road.
Applicable Regulations
Preliminary Plat
City ordinance section 30-375 outlines the required findings for approval of a Preliminary Plat.
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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 property is zoned R-1a single family residential and the proposed parcels meet all dimensional
requirements. Additionally, ordinance requires a 45-foot setback from all delineated wetlands. The setback
line along with the wetland line appear on the plat. Staff has included a condition to adjust the drainage
and utility easement to match to 25-foot wetland buffer as this area is intended to be left unimproved.
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 property is guided for rural residential uses and makes adequate provisions for protection of the
delineated wetland areas
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.
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 is outside of the urban service area and will not construct any public infrastructure as part
of the project. Additional permits required to comply with erosion control standards associated with the
building permits for a new home are required and will be secured prior to building permit issuance.
5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage.
Although there will be site grading, 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.
Neighboring lands are large lot single-family residential uses. The proposed subdivision will not adversely
impact the reasonable development of neighboring lands.
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
Mission/Policy/Goal
Support the growth and development of residential properties.
Attachments
Location Map
Preliminary Plat
Overlay
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