01-22-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA18-000062 22 Jan 2019 Page 3 of 4 by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Private, Shared Driveway. The property is proposed to be served via a private driveway accessing Orono Orchard Road South at the northern point of"Parcel A" and meeting up with the existing drive. The driveway will be expanded to serve "Parcel B" and an access easement should be established for each of proposed lots; a maintenance agreement for the private driveway should also be provided by the developer.A maximum of two lots can be served via a private driveway. Park Dedication The Comprehensive Plan does not suggest the need for new trails or sidewalks along this section of Orono Orchard Road. There are no plans for future park land needs on the subject property, staff anticipates park dedication being satisfied via a cash donation. The Park Fee is determined as 8% of the fair market value of the land being subdivided, but must be between a minimum of $3,250 and a maximum of$5,550 per residential dwelling unit. For the proposed development, the Park Fee would be based only on the one newly created lot.The City's Assessor will be consulted to determine the market value of the land for establishing the amount of the fee. Stormwater and Drainage Improvements The developer should coordinate with the MCWD and provide confirmation regarding the permits or approvals they will require for this subdivision. According to the Anderson Engineering report, conservation easements will protect the wetland buffer areas as required by the MCWD.Additionally, according to the report,there were to be two stormwater infiltration basins installed, following MCWD approval of a stormwater plan,the grading plan should be updated to reflect any necessary stormwater pond areas. Placement and sizing will be determined by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Rules. The development is subject to the 2019 Stormwater and Drainage Trunk Fee of$8,060.00 per lot in a 2 acre zone.Therefore$8,060 x 2 lots=$16,120.00. Utility Locations and Availability The subject property is not located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). Therefore City sewer is not available to the property.They have provided septic system designs for each of the lots which appear to be acceptable.The plans will be reviewed more closely at permitting by the Building Official for conformance with the regulations. Planning Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval in accordance with the forthcoming recommendations of the City Engineer as well as the requirements of the MCWD.The Planning Commission's options for action on the proposed plat are: • Recommend approval of the plat as presented,with appropriate conditions; • Recommend denial,stating reasons; or • Table the application providing direction and guidance to the developer. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Preliminary Plat Drawing 12/07/18 Exhibit B. Proposed preliminary grading plan 12/07/18