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

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Develoument Al!reement For subdivisions that include the construction of new streets and/or public utilities, the City can require a development agreement (Attachment 7 A-3). For this subdivision, the developer will be taking on the responsibility of installing all road, utility, and drainage/stormwater work. The agreement outlines the final specifications for all roads, utilities, drainage/stormwater provisions; the performance guarantees; and other city requirements to ensure that the development is implemented as approved. All road, utility, and stormwater work are subject to City review, inspection, and approval prior to the roads and utilities being turned over to the City. The City Attorney prepared the agreement. The developer is currently reviewing the agreement, and there may be minor changes made prior to the Council meeting. If any changes are needed, revised copies will be provided prior to or at the meeting. Findinl!s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following fourteen findings of fact for review: Zoning Code Findings: 1. The lot layouts in the preliminary and final plat proposal meet or exceed all of the requirements of the underlying R-3 Zone, including minimum lot size, lot width (from a 30 or 40 foot setback), and lot depth. 2. All sixteen lots in the preliminary and final plat are capable of accommodating a detached single family dwelling that meets all required setbacks and coverage limits without any additional variances. Subdivision Ordinance Findings: 3. The proposed lot layouts meet or exceed all of the requirements of the City of Arden Hills Subdivision Code. 4. The extension of Katie Lane meets or exceeds the street layout requirements of the Subdivision Code. The design of the road is subject to City Engineer and Public Works approval. 5. All sixteen lots are adjacent to the public right-of-way and capable of supporting separate driveways. 6. The final utility, road, and drainage plans are subject to City Engineer and Public Works approval prior to any work being done on the property. 7. The plat proposal includes the necessary drainage and utility easements along lot lines as required by the Subdivision Ordinance that will be dedicated to the City. 8. The drainage areas and stormwater pond areas are included in a drainage easement that will be dedicated to the City. 9. The park dedication fee was satisfied in 1975 and no additional park dedication fee is required with this subdivision. 10. The proposal has been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for review. \\Metro-inet.uslardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2007\07-014 Hazelnut Subdivision 3 Preliminary Plat - Final Plat - Variance (PC Approval)\062507 - CC Report - Hazelnul Park #3.doc Page3 of 6