Re: request for council action/subdivision

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Date of Application/17/99 Date Complete: 2/17/99 120 day limit: 6/17/99 Construction of Roads The subdivision ordinance states that the arrangement of streets shall provide for continuation of streets between adjacent properties when such continuation is necessary for convenient movement of traffic,effective fire protection,for efficient provision of utilities and where such continuation is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If the adjacent property is undeveloped and the street must be a dead-end street temporarily,the right-of-way shall be extended to the property line. The City may limit the length of temporary dead-end streets in accordance with the design standards. It was anticipated that Crystal Creek Road would eventually be connected to Wear Lane, according to a recent discussion with Jeanne Mabusth,former Zoning Administrator/Building Official. (See Crystal Creek packet for staff reports and resolutions). Stormwater Management The City Engineer is reviewing the subdivision for stormwater management concerns. Drainage and Utility Easements The City will require the subdivider to provide standard utility and drainage easements along the internal and external lot lines. Drainage and flowage easements will also be required for wetland protection. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission needs to discuss the following issues: 1. Whether to accept platting of a back lot given the width of the parcel, wetlands, topography, and access 2. The proposed access to the back lot via a flag lot configuration vs.the Code requirement for a 30' access outlot 3. Future possible subdivision of Lot 1 and future access to the lot 4. The Code's requirement to consider the adjacent subdivisions and the need to create a 50' outlot across the rear of Lot 1 #2466 Winston/Renckens 3020 Watertown Road PC--3/15/99 page--6