09-20-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA21-000057 September 20,2021 Page 2 of 2 • Applicable Regulations: Chapter 82 of the City Code regulates subdivisions, and provides direction on plat documents. Analysis: The proposed plat is a graphical document that illustrates the combined and adjusted property lines, the additional right of way to enable the city to complete the cul de sac, and the easements to protect public improvements, include drainage patterns. There are no public or private improvements proposed with this plat. The City is planning on improving/ repaving Westlake Street in the near future. The additional third of the cul de sac could allow for the completion of the cul de sac. The applicant is removing the asphalt from the vacated portion of Westlake street. Engineer Comments. The engineer has reviewed the proposed cul de sac,and notes that the radii of the existing portion of the cul de sac is 40 feet,while the proposed addition is 50 feet. The city standard is 50 feet radii. The City Engineer notes that the offered boulevard preserve adjacent to 341 Westlake appears to be wet. He recommends, in lieu of the offered boulevard reserve, that the portion of existing cul de sac adjacent to Mr. Erickson's property be enlarged for the 50 foot radius. This can be accomplished with an easement. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? • Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat,subject to the additional right of way (easement) adjacent to 372 Westlake and any MCWD requirements. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application summary Exhibit B. Proposed Preliminary Plat Exhibit C. MCWD response Exhibit D. Site Pictures Exhibit E. Mailing Information •