06-25-07 Item 7A, Planning Case 07-014 Plat of Hazelnut Park #3

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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION -JUNE 6, 2007 4 l>- LL" <r Q: CJ C. PLANNING CASE #07-014 - PRELIMINARY PLAT. FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCE FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF HAZELNUT PARK SUBDIVISION #3 - PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat and final plat to create sixteen conforming properties in the Hazelnut Park #3 subdivision. The applicant is also requesting a blanket variance to reduce the front yard setback requirement from 40 feet to 30 feet on all sixteen of the properties. Based on the fifteen findings of fact related to the Preliminary Plat and Final Plat proposal, staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit an approved road access permit from Ramsey County to the City before any work begins for the construction of Katie Lane. 2. Any changes to the grading or erosion control plan shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer before any changes are implemented. 3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and any other governing agencies where applicable before the final plat is executed. 4. The applicant shall provide an as-built survey upon completion of the project. 5. The applicant shall submit updated title work prior to the City Council review of the plat. 6. The developer's agreement shall be reviewed by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council before the City Council executes the Final Plat. 7. The applicant shall supply three new trees for each lot in the subdivision. Credits may be given for lots with existing healthy trees. New coniferous trees shall be at least six feet tall and deciduous trees shall be at least two and one half caliper inches. The plantings may be phased with lot development provided the phasing is included in the development contract. The applicant shall submit a tree planting plan prior to execution of the final plat. 8. The proposed extension of Katie Lane shall start at Cleveland Avenue and be built to the current ending of Katie Lane in order to reduce truck, noise, and dust impacts on the existing residential properties and to reduce wear on Katie Lane. 9. The applicant shall be responsible for repairing any damage done to Katie Lane and/or paying the cost of fixing any damage done to Katie Lane during the road, and/or paying the cost of fixing any damages done to Katie Lane during the road, utility, and drainage/stormwater system construction process. All repairs shall meet City standards and will be subject to City Engineer approval and inspection. 10. All of Outlot A shall be incorporated into a drainage easement and shall be deemed not developable. Mr. Lehnhoff noted he had received an email dated June 6, 2007 from Jan Hermes, 3296 Katie Court stating: "I live at 3296 Katie Crt., on the comer were the new subdivision will begin. I have looked at the proposed project and am happy to have our road continue and to have more neighbors. However, I wonder if anyone has thought about having the