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FILE#LA19-000022 <br /> April 15,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> system with individually owned pumps at each house. <br /> Storm sewer is proposed to be managed via a combination of rain gardens in lots 1, 4, 5, <br /> and 6. The remaining stormwater will also be managed by a linear pond on Lot 2. Staff <br /> recommends all elements of the storm system required to meet regulatory requirements must <br /> be included in and completed as part of the development work. We should not allow future <br /> raingardens on lots as a way to meet the overall development needs. Individual rain gardens <br /> introduce unnecessary administrative issues at the time of house construction and in perpetuity. <br /> Grading. The grading plan shows grading to support the new road and house pads for each lot. <br /> Engineering comments related to grading and utilities will be incorporated into the resolution for <br /> preliminary plat. <br /> Parks. The plan does not include any park area. Park dedication will be satisfied by a cash donation <br /> for the 6 new lots. Brown Road includes an existing trail along the west side of Brown Road. No <br /> sidewalk is proposed along the new private road. <br /> Landscaping. The applicant has provided a landscaping plan,showing 43 trees along the new road, <br /> and plantings at the entrance. The number of trees exceeds the requirement of one tree per 40 feet <br /> of street. Staff would recommend the trees be planted in clumps, a more natural effect rather than <br /> in a linear pattern. The applicant also proposes retention of trees along the perimeter, to preserve <br /> the character there. <br /> Average Lakeshore setback(ALS). ALS is based on the location of the homes on the adjacent lots. <br /> Given two new lake shore lots,and not knowing the timing of construction,the developer proposes <br /> an artificial ALS for lots 4 and 5. This is shown on the preliminary plat and protects the views of <br /> the existing adjacent lake shore lots. Staff supports this for the intial construction of Lots 4 and 5. <br /> Engineer Comments. Engineering comments related to grading and utilities will be incorporated <br /> into the resolution for preliminary plat. Their main comments can be summarized into stormwater <br /> management and sanitary sewer treatment. <br /> Public Comments <br /> Staff has received one comment letter, attached as Exhibit I. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Commission have any issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat,subject to the following: <br /> 1. Sanitary should be low pressure system with individual privately owned <br /> pumps. <br /> 2. All elements of the storm system required to meet regulatory requirements must <br /> be included in and completed as part of the development work. <br /> 3. Engineering comments included in Engineers letter of April 8, 2019. <br /> 4. The addition of a fire hydrant at the entrance to the development <br /> 5. Reconfiguration of street trees. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application Summary <br /> Exhibit B. Proposed Plans <br />