01-22-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA18-000062 22 Jan 2019 Page 2 of 4 Lot Dimensions as Proposed: Wetland Dry Buildable Total Acres Lot Width Existing 385 Orono 4.46±acres 6.63±acres 11.10±acres ±618' Orchard Road South Property -As adjusted Lot 1—"Parcel A" ±350 square 2.1±acres 4.23±acres ±413' feet Lot 2—"Parcel B" ±570 square 4.5±acres 6.9±acres ±205' feet General Site Characteristics This site is within the rural residential area south of the City golf course and north of Fox Street, historically made up of larger wooded estate properties. The property contains both natural and cultivated wooded areas as well as sloping grades and wetlands. There is an existing home and small garage located on the subject property, both which may remain following the subdivision;the setbacks are met. The existing driveway configuration will remain with the exception of the new curb cut serving the subject property. The Conservation Design Report by Anderson Engineering submitted for the original plat (see Exhibit E) provides a more detailed overview of the natural site characteristics. The revised subdivision plan reflects the developer's desire to protect significant tree stands; removal of invasive and diseased trees will be done on an as-needed basis.The goal of the revised development design and grading plan is to minimize tree removal and clearing. They hope to preserve the existing vegetation along the Orono Orchard Road corridor. Planning Commission should review the Report and discuss the recommendations. As each of the lots exceed 1.99 acres in area,there is no limit on overall structural building coverage. City Engineer Comments The City Engineer is reviewing the preliminary plat plans. Engineering comments will be forthcoming once the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has received and reviewed the stormwater plan. If there are any changes needed resulting from the MCWD or City Engineer's review,the applicant can respond to those prior to placement on the City Council agenda. If the comments result in significant changes to the plat layout it may be brought back to the Planning Commission for another review. Easements Drainage& Utility.The City requires standard perimeter drainage and utility easements around all property boundaries in the Plat and drainage easements over the wetland areas. The easements shown on the proposed preliminary plat drawing should be revised to conform to the standard;the Final Plat must meet the City standards. Drainage and Utility Easements are required over any stormwater facilities that may be required