ITEM: 11.1 DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 4.16 ACRES INTO 15 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS SHADOW PONDS VILLAGE AT URBANK CIRCLE/VERMILLION STREET NE. SHADOW PONDS, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 12-0042/SLK)
Schedule of Actions
Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
12/11/12 |
City Council (Pre plat, CUP) |
01/03/13 |
City Council (Final Plat) |
02/07/13 |
Background
The Shadow Ponds development, located just east of Radisson Road and just north of the Lakes Parkway intersection, was approved by the City Council in May of 2006. Sometime after that the developer, GM Homes, prepared and graded the site, installed utilities and constructed the streets. They did not however build any of the 25 attached townhomes and since then have lost the site to the lender.
In general the proposed development would have the following elements:
· 15 single family lots with typical lot sizes of 6,500 to 9,000 square feet. A few are larger and up to 23,667 square feet. Typical lot widths are 60-70 feet. |
· Single family homes on a 45-foot wide pad, 25-foot front yard setbacks and 7.5 feet side yard setbacks. |
· The homes would be similar to those built by Capstone recently in the Granville Villas development. Expected finished values range from $230,000 to $265,000. |
· All garages would be standard single family with double and triple bays. Exterior building materials of Hardi type siding/brick/stone on the fronts with aluminum and vinyl siding on the sides and rear. |
· Significant landscaping added along Radisson Road to help buffer the four rear yards. |
· There would be no homeowner's association. |
· The development, once approved, would begin immediately and could be built out over the next 12-18 months. |
The plat contains 15 detached single-family lots. Park Dedication has already been paid for the proposed 15 lots.
Developer installed improvements were constructed by the original developer and will need to be modified to fit the proposed product. Improvements shall include construction of 6 foot concrete sidewalk on the north side of Urbank Circle, bituminous wear course, streetlights, mailboxes, traffic control signs, street signs, and all appurtenant items and removal of existing driveways and utilities not needed for proposed units. Plans and specifications must be approved by the City prior to start of construction.
Drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated on all lot lines, and storm water features.
The final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat Resolution No. 13-0004.
Attachments
Location Map
Final Plat
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
PER CHAPTER 74 OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Shadow Ponds, LLC as subdivision Case No. 12-0042; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the division of land in Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:
LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 2, SHADOW PONDS ADDITION, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council granted preliminary plat approval on January 3, 2013, subject to the stipulations as contained in Blaine City Council Resolution No. 13-0004; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a final plat in general conformance with the approved preliminary plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that final plat approval for Shadow Ponds Village per Section 74-43 of the subdivision regulations is hereby granted subject to the following stipulations:
1. A six-foot concrete sidewalk to be placed along the north side of Urbank Circle NE.
2. Developer to install grouped mailboxes with design and locations approved by City and US Postal Service.
3. A development plan including custom grading information per lot, house type, existing drainage patterns, street grading, tree preservation, and erosion control information shall be submitted for City approval prior to issuance of the first building permit. Additional topographic detail will be required on adjacent properties for review of drainage issues.
4. Storm drainage calculations must be submitted for review.
5. The size of site being graded requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
6. An as-built survey will be required to verify structure elevations, custom grading requirements, and final grading elevations.
7. The developer will be responsible for installation of sidewalks, bituminous wear course, streetlights, mailboxes, traffic control signs, street signs, and all appurtenant items and driveway and utility removals as required. Plans and specifications must be approved by the City prior to start of construction.
8. Streets names shall be consistent with Anoka County's street name grid system and shall be Urbank Circle NE.
9. Drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated on all lot lines and storm water features.
10. A development agreement is required that outlines the developer's responsibilities during the development process.
PASSED by City Council of the City of Blaine this 7th day of February 2013.