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Action on a Revised Preliminary Plat for a Portion of Prairie Hills Addition (Sweetgrass Drive right-of-way).
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Summary:
The applicant is seeking Preliminary Plat approval to revise the right-of-way section of Sweetgrass Drive from 60-foot to 55-foot.
Background:
The original Preliminary Plat was approved by the City Council on June 23, 2015 as part of a Large-Scale Residential Development with varying street rights-of-way, sidewalk design, and setbacks. The approved Preliminary Plat shows a 60-foot wide right-of-way section for Sweetgrass Drive. The developer would like to construct the remainder of Sweetgrass Drive from Wood Duck Trail north within a 55-foot right-of-way section. A sidewalk would be installed on one (1) side of the street as previously approved. The street width will be a typical 31’ section; however, the right-of-way can be narrower due to the sidewalk constructed only on one (1) side of the street. City staff has reviewed the proposed narrowing of the Sweetgrass Drive right-of-way from 60-foot to 55-foot and does not foresee any issues.
A Final Plat showing a 55-foot right-of-way section for Sweetgrass Drive has also been submitted; however, the City Council needs to approve the revised Preliminary Plat prior to recording the Final Plat.
Findings of Fact:
1. Prairie Hills Addition was approved as a Large-Scale Residential Development (LSRD) with varying right-of-way sections. A Preliminary Plat with a LSRD proposal allows the Planning Commission and City Council flexibility from the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance.
2. City staff does not anticipate any issues with a 55-foot right-of-way section for Sweetgrass Drive.
Recommendation
Planning Commission Recommendation:
The Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of the Revised Preliminary Plat.
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Attachments:
Planning Commission Minutes 8/1/2017
Hearing Notice
Revised Preliminary Plat
Approved Preliminary Plat