02-18-2025 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE #LA24-000068 February 18, 2025 Page 9 of 10 for City sewer and water. After additional discussion with Staff, the developer is considering a water and sewer utility connection for each building to serve each row of garage condo units. The connection type and number impacts the water and sewer area connection fees. If the plans change to reflect connections for each building rather than each individual unit, an amended utility plan must be submitted. A Sewer Availability Charge (“SAC”) determination by the Metropolitan Council (Met Council) is required in order to calculate the appropriate fees for sewer services. Staff is recommending to use the Met Council’s unit determination to calculate the City’s water and sewer area connection charge due at the time of Final Plat. At this time, due to the size of the buildings and the number/type of proposed connections it is estimated that the development will require 11 SAC units according to the Met Council. Therefore, City will calculate the water and sewer area charges for 11 units. Each individual condo or suite will need its own water meter. A utility connection permit will be due at the time of building permit issuance for each unit that will be metered as well. DEVELOPMENT FEE ANALYSIS: Fee Type Breakdown Estimated Total Water Area Connection $4,370.00 x 11 units $48,070.00 Water Connection Permit Fee (Due at time of connection) $150.00 x 85 suites** $12,750.00 + meter costs Sewer Area Connection $6,000.00 x 11 units $66,000.00 Sewer Connection Permit Fee (Due at time of connection) $150.00 x 85 Suites** $12.750.00 + meter costs Sewer Availability Charge “SAC” (Met Council) $2,485.00 x 11 units* $27,335.00** Stormwater Drainage Trunk Fee $9,690.00 x 4.89 acres $47,384.10 ESTIMATED DEVELOPMENT FEES = $ 214,289.10 *A SAC determination is required by the Met Council and may alter this fee. Public Comment We have received comments from two members of the public which are included in the packet as exhibits. Issues for Consideration 1. Will individual condo owners be permitted to make exterior changes or expansions such as building additions, decks, porches, etc.? The applicant should address how they plan to handle this activity since the individual garage condo owners will not own the land. Although easements will be in place, the land outside the buildings will be common space. 2. Does the Commission find the proposed application meets the Conditional Use and Site Plan standards? 3. Is it reasonable to limit community events, gatherings, or guests on the property? The applicant should address how they plan to address these issues. 4. The applicant submitted elevation plans for the proposed Garage Condos. Does the 26