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City of Roseville - Planning Commission Minutes for September 6, 2006http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/council/planning/minutes/2006/pm0906.htm Commission at their June, 2006 meeting; and subsequent comment and suggestions, leading to the General the middle of the existing parcel, creating four (4) lots, with two (2) lots adjacent to Acorn Road and two (2) lots in the back half of the parcel utilizing the cul-de-sac at the end of the private street. Mr. Lloyd noted that the properties surrounding the Mueller parcel consist of a multitude of lot sizes and shapes, and are predominantly larger in size, with all surrounding properties designated with zoning of Single-Family Residence District. Mr. dated September 6, 2006. Mr. Lloyd reviewed City Code, Section 1103.02A related to cul-de-sacs, minimum rights-of-way (ROW) radii, and requirement of a PUD due to the width of the proposed private roadway easement around the cul-de-sac at only private road and cul-de-sac, but that the City would not assume ownership of the infrastructure due to the substandard dimensions. Mr. Lloyd further reviewed density requirements; setbacks; drainage and utility easements; grading; relocation of the two existing structures onto Lot 4; tree preservation and landscape plans to be addressed in the Final Plat approval process; and accesses of the four (4) lots. Mr. Lloyd reminded Commissioners that the final plat would need approval of staff, the Rice Creek Watershed District, as well as the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Lloyd reviewed the conditions recommended by staff, several of which roadway and storm water management. Staff recommended approval of the project, with conditions as outlined in the staff report dated August 2, 2006. Discussion included ownership, maintenance expenses and cost-sharing, and rationale for a private roadway as opposed to a standard-designed public street, and impacts to City infrastructure; process from General Concept to adjacency to the interior side yards of the abutting property so as not to impose a higher standard on the proposed new lots than required of the existing lots. Additional discussion included the creation of an Association Agreement and the process to be followed in developing that document as a conditional requirement of staff; City Engineer Debra Bloom noted that an Association Agreement would ensure that stormwater ponds and and make clear to current and future homeowners their responsibility to maintain the roadway and storm water management in a functioning status. Mr. Paschke noted that it was common for the developer to submit a draft Association Agreement to staff outlining their intent, with staff making certain the Agreement is recorded and in place, but it was not normal procedure for staff to require final documents. Art Mueller, Applicant Mr. Mueller advised that his attorney was drawing up a draft agreement at this time, and that his intent would be that the private roadway would become an Outlot, with each property owner owning one-quarter of the Outlot. Further discussion among Commissioners and Mr. Mueller included preliminary stormwater management plans; tree conservation and his intent to do the least amount of disruption and replace any trees removed; and his intent to control the design and building of the homes. George LeTendre, 2121 W County Road B Mr. LeTendre addressed his concerns, with staff responding as appropriate, to density issues; size of the private roadway and emergency vehicle access and maneuverability; similar private roadways and code requirements; access and street parking restrictions; and his concerns with additional traffic on Acorn Road, the original construction of, and future upgrades to Acorn Road. Gary Boryczka, 2250 Acorn Road Mr. Boryczka spoke regarding installation of utilities and excavation of the lot; his concerns with the proposed addressed the durability of current infrastructure piping; however, noted that the City would make repairs to the underground utilities as required and, consistent with any private or public roadway or other property in the City, would restore the roadway back to the conditions before excavation. Mr. Paschke noted that the City was the best entity to annually maintain the infrastructure due their expertise and inter-relationship with other properties and services (i.e., exercising valves, flushing hydrants, etc.). Mr. Boryczka addressed his concerns related to the elevations on Lot 4 and his concerns with grading and erosion of the lot. Mr. Mueller and staff addressed the proposed house site; elevations; and setback requirements. 2 of 102/6/2007 11.15