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7.7. SR 07-15-1996 I~1~ 7.7. MEMORANDUM City of iver To: FROM: Mayor and City Council Steven B. Ach, City Planner~~_~ DATE: July 15, 1996 SUBJECT: Preliminary Plat Request for Country Ridge Partnership, Public Hearing Hearing Case No. P 96-2 Request Country Ridge Partnership is requesting a preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 30 acres into 70 single family lots. Location The southwest corner of County Road No. 30 and Joplin Street (bounded by Macon Street on the west and Riverview Drive on the south). Zoning/Land Use Rld (Single Family Residential) /MR (Medium Density Residential) Attachments · Letter from residents · Report to the Planning Commission dated June 25, 1996 Overview The proposed plat involves approximately 30 acres of property that is currently zoned Rld which requires a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet with 90 feet of lot frontage. The property is currently vacant and occasionally used for agricultural purposes. A line of existing trees bisect the property from east to west extending from Joplin to Macon Street. The trees are relatively healthy and consist of a variety of conifers and deciduous trees. The proposed preliminary plat includes an internal street which has two access points onto Joplin Street. Each of the access points align with streets that have been extended to develop Heritage Landing 1st and 2nd Addition. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 Memo to the Mayor and City Council/P96-2 Page 2 July 15, 1996 24 of the 70 lots proposed in the plat will be fronting onto Macon Street and Riverview Drive. The use of Macon and Riverview Drive as a residential street and having lots front on them is consistent with the existing subdivisions on the west side of Macon Street and south of Riverview Drive. All of the lots in the proposed subdivision meet the minimum lot size requirement of 14,000 square feet. The average lot size within the plat is 15,750 square feet, with the smallest lot being 14,028 square feet and the largest 35,882 square feet. Lots Along Macon Street and Riverview Drive It is anticipated the developer will not include on the final plat those lots which front onto Macon and Riverview Drive. The lots along Macon and Riverview need to be served with utilities from those two streets. Therefore, development of those lots will occur when an improvement project is ordered which includes Macon and Riverview. Existing Trees As mentioned earlier, there is a row of existing trees that extend between Macon Street and Joplin Street. It was discussed at the public hearing that efforts be given to try and save these trees and make them part of the proposed lots. Based on the proposed grading plan, all of the trees except those found within the park would probably have to be removed due to the amount of grading. However, staff will discuss with the developer the possibility of modifying the grading plan to make a better effort in trying to save the existing trees. Road Improvements As typically the case, the developer will be responsible for improving the streets that are internal to the proposed plat. However, Joplin, which borders the plat on the east side is a road that is currently a rural section and is need of upgrading. Staff is recommending that the developer, as part of this proposed plat, reconstruct Joplin Street to an urban section from Mississippi Road (County Road No. 30) south to Riverview Drive. The other two streets (Macon and Riverview Drive) which border the plat, are also in a condition which need to be upgraded. However, the logical time to upgrade these streets would be at the time of water and sewer being extended to serve the existing homes in the Grandview and Riverview Heights Additions. It is expected the developer be responsible for their fair share of these improvement costs. s:\counci]\p96-2.doc Memo to the Mayor and City Council/P96-2 July 15, 1996 Pedestrian Circulation Page 3 Staff believes Joplin Street south of County Road No. 30 will carry a majority of the traffic from the proposed subdivision and surrounding area. Therefore, it is recommended that a sidewalk be included with the Jophn Street improvements along the west side of the street (east side of the plat) from County Road No. 30 south to Riverview Drive. This sidewalk would also be a logical extension south of the sidewalk system that extends north of County Road 30 along the west side of Jophn. Lastly, the sidewalk will provide safe means of access for pedestrians wanting to access the proposed park along Joplin. Landscaping The developer has provided a landscaping plan for the lots along County Road No. 30. The proposed landscaping includes a combination of conifer trees and clusters of dogwoods to help provide for some buffering and aesthetics for the homes adjacent to County Road No. 30. As set forth in the subdivision ordinance, front yard trees will also be required throughout the plat for each of the lots. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended approval of the prehminary plat request by Country Ridge Partnership with the conditions outlined in the staff report and by modifying condition no. 3 regarding the landscaping along County Road No. 30 by specifying the conifer trees be a minimum of six feet in height. The Planning Commission also requested the Park and Recreation Commission give consideration to establishing trail corridors in the northwest and southwest corners of the plat to allow the residents hying west and southwest of the proposed development to have convenient access to the proposed park. Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation The Park and Recreation Commission had recommended a three acre park on the 30 acre parcel. This request for the land was made at the time Country Crossing 1st Addition was platted, at which time the entire park dedication requirements for Country Crossing 1st, 2nd and 3rd Additions were reviewed. The Park and Recreation Commission will be reviewing this plat at their July 10th meeting. Staffwill update the City Council of the Commission's recommendation. Residents were present at the public hearing to express their concern with the lots sizes along Macon and Riverview. In addition, there were questions s:\council\p96-2.doc Memo to the Mayor and City Council/P96-2 July 15, 1996 Page 4 regarding the type and value of homes proposed in the development. The developer indicated the price of homes would range between $130,000 and $150,000, with homes along Macon and Riverview being comparable to the existing homes. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the preliminary plat request by Country Ridge Partnership to subdivide 30 acres into 70 single family lots with the following conditions: All comments outlined in the City Engineer's memo dated June 19, 1996, be incorporated into the revised preliminary plat, development plan and grading plan. A developer's agreement be prepared and executed outlining the terms and conditions of required improvements to serve the development. A landscaping plan be provided to the city for approval illustrating the landscaping along County Road No. 30 and each of the front yard trees that are required throughout the development. All conifers along County Road No. 30 have a minimum height of 6 feet. The final plat should be prepared illustrating a restricted access along County Road No. 30. A grading plan be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to commencing any work on site. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer's engineer shall submit a letter certifying the grading of the site has been done in accordance with the approved grading plan. A development plan be submitted illustrating types of homes and lowest floor elevations be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permits. o Joplin Street be upgraded to an urban section from County Road No. 30 to Riverview Drive. 10. A six foot sidewalk be provided along the west side of Joplin Street as part of the improvements to Joplin Street. A storm water management impact fee be paid prior to releasing the final plat for recording. s:\council\p96-2.doc Memo to the Mayor and City Council/P96-2 July 15, 1996 Page 5 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Payment of sealcoating of the streets in the amount as determined by the City Engineer be paid prior to recording the plat. Street lights be provided throughout the plat as requested by Elk River Utilities. These street lights should be made part of the improvements to the plat. Appropriate permits from Sherburne County shall be obtained for any work to be done within County Road No. 30 right-of-way. Water availability charge of $300.00 per lot be paid to Elk River Utilities prior to releasing the plat for recording. Recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission be incorporated into the final plat. s:\councfl\p96-2.doc Stme 24, 1996 To: plannlnE Commission Subject: Country Crossing Third Addition We pemeive ti, at the value of our ~ will be reduced by. the prc-~-~! lot dem~ along Macon and Rivorv'iow Drive. ' The lot density, along Macon should be reduced by two lots between lots 36 and 49. ~ would increase tl~ lot frontage on Macon fi'om 90 t~t to about 106 feet. This would also increa~ the lot size for 14,040 square t~et to about 16,510 square ti~t The lot density along Riverview Drive should be decrease by one lot between lot~ 26 and 34. This would increase the lot frontage on Riverview Drive fi'om 94 feet to about 106 feet. ~ would al~o increase the lot size for 14,006 square feet to about 15,700 square feet. -~ity of iver FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM TM 5.7. Planning Commi ssion Steven B. Ach, City Planner~f-~ June 25, 1996 Preliminary Plat Request for Country Ridge Partnership, Public Hearing Case No. P 96-2 Request Country Ridge Partnership is requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide approximately 30 acres into 70 single £aml]y lots. Location The southwest corner of County Road No. 30 and Joplin Street (bounded by Macon Street on the west and Riverview Drive on the south). Zoning/Land Use Rld (Single Family Residential) / MR (Medium Density Residential) Attachments Memo from the City Engineer dated June 20, 1996 Location map Zoning map Prelimin ary plat Overview The proposed plat involves approximately 30 acres of property lying south of County Road No. 30 and west of Joplin Street. The plat is also bordered by two existing subdivisions on the south (Grandview Addition) and the west (Grandview 2nd Addition). The property currently is vacant and is occasionally used for agricultural purposes. A line of existing trees bisects the property between Macon Street 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 Memo to the Planning CommissionfP96-2 June 25, 1996 and Joplin. These trees are relatively healthy and consist of a variety of conifers and deciduous trees. Page 2 The topography of the site has a gentle grade change of approximately 20 feet rising from north (County Road No. 30) to the south (Riverview Drive). Zoning/Lot Size The present zoning is Rld (Single Family Residential) which requires a minimum lot size of 14,000 square feet with 90 feet of lot frontage. All of the lots in the proposed subdivision exceed the minimum standards outlined in the City's ordinance. The average lot size within the plat is 15,750 square feet, with the smallest lot being 14,028 square feet and the largest 35,882 square feet. The lots adjacent to County Road No. 30 are on the average about 156 feet in depth which provides an increased separation away from the county road. This lot depth is comparable to the lots in Heritage Landing which also abut County Road No. 30. The corner lots in the plat have increased width dimension to accommodate the 35 foot ~ront yard building setback which also applies to the side of the lot adjacent to the street. Given the dimensions shown on the corner lots, an adequate building site can be provided even with the increased setback requixements. Transpo rtatio n/Access Two streets extending west off of Joplin Street are proposed to serve access to the proposed development. Each of the proposed streets align with existing streets that have been constructed in the Heritage Landing development. The proposed plat will also have a short cul-de-sac of approximately 300 feet within the interior of the development. All of the streets surrounding the proposed plat are currently existing rural section streets. The City Engineer is currently in the process of preparing a feasibility study to assess the costs associated with utilities extended to serve the existing subdivisions towards the west and south, while at the same time upgrading the existing streets to an urban section. The two streets that are exnmined in the feasibility study are Macon Street and Riverview Drive. Staff believes Joplin Street, which is currently a rural section, should be upgraded along with this development to a urban section. Please refer to Terry Maurer's memo for additional information on this subject. Lots along Macon Street and Riverview Drive The proposed lots fronting onto Macon and t~iverview Drive are required to be serviced with city water and sewer. The most likely time this will occur is s:\pl-nnin g\pc\p96-2x.doc Memo to the Planning Commission/P96-2 June 25, 1996 when Macon and Riverview Drive are upgraded to an urban section and utilities extended to serve the Grandview Additions. Page 3 The lots along Macon and Riverview Drive will not be part of the final plat unless they are served with city water and sewer. Pedestrian Circulation The pedestrian circulation system in this area consists of a trail along the north side of County Road No. 30 that currently terminates within Country Crossing 1st Addition; however, is planned to continue further west along Country Crossing 2nd Addition. There is also a trail extending north along the east side of Joplin Street, as well as a sidewalk on the west side of Joplin. Staff believes Joplin Street south of County Road No. 30 will act as a collector for the trsffic in Country Crossing 3rd and the other surrounding subdivisions. In addition, there is also a park proposed in Country Crossing 3rd Addition that will have access off of Joplin Street. Given these surrounding conditions, staff is recommending that a sidew~llr be provided along the west side of Joplin Street from County Road No. 30 to Riverview Drive. This sidewalk should be constructed along with the improvements recommended for Joplin Street. Landscaping Similar to the plantings that have been done in Country Crossing 1st and 2nd Addition, it is recommended a similar planting scheme be provided along the north limits of Country Crossing 3rd Addition. The one diference Country Crossing 3rd Addition will have will be a lack of a berm, given the grade difference between the property and County Road No. 30. Furthermore, each of the lots within the subdivision will be required to have a front yard tree as prescribed in the subdivision ordinance. Park and Recreation Commission The park dedication requirements for this plat were approved when the first addition was originally submitted to the city. At that time, three acres of land were to be dedicated on this 30 acre parcel for park purposes. The development as it was previously designed was presented to the Park and Recreation Commission for their review. At that meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission approved the three acre park land dedication and _also recommended a sidewalk along the west side of Joplin Street. This revised plat reflecting the park land configuration will be presented to the Park and Recreation Commission at their meeting in July. Their recommendation will then be forwarded to the City Council along with the Planning Commission's recommendation. s:\pl~nnin gkpc\p96-2x.doc Memo to the Planning Commission/P96-2 June 25, 1996 Page 4 Recommendation It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat request by Country Ridge Partnership to subdivide 30 acres in 70 single family lots, with the following conditions: All comments outlined in the City Engineer's memo dated June 19, 1996, be incorporated into the revised prelimin ary plat, development plan and grading plan. A developer's agreement be prepared and executed outlining the terms and conditions of required improvements to serve the development. A landscaping plan be provided to the city for approval illustrating the landscaping along County Road No. 30 and each of the front yard trees that are required throughout the development. The 6n al plat should be prepared illustrating a restricted access along County Road No. 30. A grading plan be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to commencing any work on site. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer's engineer shall submit a letter certifying the grading of the site has been done in accordance with the approved grading plan. A development plan be submitted illustrating types of homes and lowest floor elevations be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of building permits. Joplin Street be upgraded to an urban section from County Road No. 30 to Riverview Drive. A six foot sidewalk be provided along the west side of Joplin Street as part of the improvements to Joplin Street. 10. A storm water management impact fee be paid prior to releasing the final plat for recording. 11. Payment of sealcoating of the streets in the ~mount as determined by the City Engineer be paid prior to recording the plat. s:\planning\pc\p96-2~' .doc Memo to the PlAnning Commission]P96-2 June 25. 1996 Page 5 12. Street lights be provided throughout the plat as requested by Elk River Utilities. These street lights should be made part of the improvements to the plat. 13. Appropriate permits from Sherburne County shall be obtained for any work to be done w~thin County Road No. 30 right-of-way. 14. Water availability charge of $300.00 per lot be paid to Elk River Utilities prior to releasing the plat for recording. s:\pl~nnin g\pc\p96-2x.doc CONSULTING ENGINEEI~ June 20, 1996 File: 230-314-11 1326 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, tAN 55108 612-6~-4389 1-800-888-2923 Fax: 612-64~-9446 Mr. Steve Ach City Planner City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway P.O. Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 RE: COUNTRY CROSSING THIRD ADDITION Dear Mr. Ach: CIVIL ENGINEERING: ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL · PLANNING h~SOLID WASIE STRUCTURAL SURVEYING TRAFFIC TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: HVAC POWER DISTRIBUTION SCADA SYSTEM CONTROLS OFFICES IN: MINNEAPOLIS PRIOR LAKE ST, PAUL WASECA As you requested, we have reviewed the submittal for the Country Crossing Third Addition. The submittal was prepared by John Oliver and Associates and had a revision date of June 14, 1996. It contained a preliminary plat, preliminary grading plan, and a preliminary utility plan. Based on our review, we would offer the following comments: A. PRELIMINARY PLAT The preliminary plat contains Outlot A along Macon Street and Riverview Drive. These areas are proposed to be platted into single family lots when Macon and Riverview Drive are upgraded and utilities constructed. We believe the preliminary plat should show the lots in these areas such that, when the street and utility projects move forward, all that has to be done is for Outlot A to be final platted. Lot 7, Block 2, is a comer lot and should be 100 feet. Lot 3, Block 3, is also a comer lot and it is questionable whether the 100 feet of width is provided for. At the north and south ends of Kent Street, there are eyebrow cul-de-sacs proposed. These cul-de-sacs are not specifically precluded by the City ordinance; however, from a maintenance standpoint they are undesirable. If there is some other way of configuring the lots and eliminating the eyebrow cul-de-sacs, we would recommend it. 230/314-2005.jun An Equal Opportunity Employer Mr. Steve Ach June 20, 1996 Page Two B. PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN On the western edge of Block 1, the grades from south to north are adequate until they get to the very north end; then the drainage veers across Lot 8, Block 1, outside of the drainage and utility easements, across the rear yard. The drainage should be kept in the drainage and utility easement or another easement across this lot provided. Across Lots 3 through 7 of Block 1, the rear yard drainage again is outside of the drainage and utility easements. Also, on these five lots the drainage has two feet of fall. This is not sufficient grade to provide adequate drainage in this area. The storm sewer which flows between Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, should be provided with an emergency overflow. It appears that is what is indicated here. We would suggest that it be labeled as such and a specific highest spot elevation be provided. Lot 11, Block 1, has a relatively flat rear yard. We would suggest that the building pad elevation on this lot be raised. The symbol for the landscape planting area for screening purposes that was shown along County Road 30 (Mississippi Road) is still shown in the legend but has been removed from the grading plan. The storm sewer manhole located at the rear of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, should be moved slightly to the north and provided with an inlet casting, such that it can pick up any drainage along County Road 30 in this location. C. PRELIMINARY UTILITY PLAN The watermain on 179% Circle into the cul-de-sac should be looped either to the north to 180% Avenue or directly east to the watermain in Heritage Landing First Addition. The watermain on 179th Avenue should be provided with a means to extend to the south along Joplin. It is anticipated that when the neighborhood to the south receives sewer and water, there will be a need to loop the watermain in this location. 230/314-2005.jun Mr. Steve Ach June 20, 1996 Page Three D. MISCELLANEOUS Joplin Street on the east side of this plat, which is the main road for ingress and egress, is in relatively poor condition. It is my understanding that this road will be reconstructed without any participation from the Developer of Country Crossing Third Addition. The Developer will participate, however, in the cost of street and utility improvements on Macon Street and Riverview Drive. When Joplin Street is reconstructed, it should contain a sidewalk along the west side which would line up with the existing sidewalk located along the west side of Joplin north of County Road 30 and also provide access to the park within Country Crossing Third Addition. The intersection of Joplin and Mississippi Road should be provided with a culvert for overflow storm drainage from the southeast coruer of this intersection westerly to the storm sewer proposed as part of the Country Crossing Third Addition. There will be a need to provide street lights within this plat. Glenn Sundeen from the Elk River Municipal Utilities will be making a recommendation on their location. If you have any questions regarding any of these comments, please call. Sincerely, MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS TJM:tw 230/314-2005 .jun LOCAT ORONO R1¢ ZONING ~l~ ' MAP , ~;~ R~ver . 13065 Orono .Parkway. P.O. Box 490 CASE. ORONO LOCATION LOCATION //,/ :.)Iv /I E ~'1 I -----~zzeut N.~. ~ 14 II 20.681 lq. ti. .3 16.3 I ::1'"" .... ':1/':;:'; I n i/ T I .41 D .. ~; I :: I :': I :;' I /~ /-I':: c: ~: I .. ""/ I I'" I ',:=.: I · .~. ;;. ,,'; ;: I .~; I I I I ,C,' L~.j t ~ .c: I I I I :.:.:,_ ('.,OK i 2 ~ I : :,,,,~,,:,?: ,;I'. ,..~. ~ :>,,(,'~'/~.:, / 't--, I '~-' 't3 I · I I :'.: '"l b I 7 ::., i ';~w,, I c',"' I :.:.L ;.;;.;K ~ :;- I · ~ ~..;j Il';,' .': I. D.:~/;."E / ' . N pROPERTY O£SCR1P TION: 'n therefrom that port plotted. 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