Staff Report Vicinity Map Aerial Photograph Plat Site Plan

No. 01PL022 - Buffalo Ridge Subdivision
A request by Ron & Mary Ann Davis to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat on Lots 1-18, Buffalo Ridge Subdivision, located in the NW1/4 NW1/4, Section 11, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located approximately 800 feet south of the intersection of East 53rd Street and Twilight Drive.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended that the Preliminary Plat be approved as a Layout Plat with the following stipulations:

Engineering Division Recommendations:

  1. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, topographic information and a grading plan shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the plan shall show sufficient off-site grading to allow for the interface to be analyzed between existing development and proposed development;

  2. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, a drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approval;

  3. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, sewer plans prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the extension of sanitary sewer mains and service lines shall be submitted for review and approval;

  4. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, water plans prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the extension of water mains shall be submitted for review and approval;

  5. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, complete engineering plans as specified in Section 16.20.040 of the Rapid City Municipal Code shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, a complete street design plan shall be submitted showing the location of utilities, storm drainage, curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements. In addition, geotechnical information and a pavement design shall be submitted for review and approval;

  6. Prior to Final Plat approval by the Planning Commission, major drainage easements shall be shown on the plat as required by the Engineering Division;

  7. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, Buffalo Ridge Court shall be revised to show a 49 foot wide right-of-way to the east lot line with a temporary turnaround at the end of the road;

Pennington County Highway Department Recommendation:

  1. The applicant shall work with the County to insure that the drainage plan is designed to incorporate drainage from the proposed subdivision into the reconstruction design plans of Reservoir Road;

Fire Department Recommendation:

  1. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, a fire hydrant design plan showing the location of fire hydrants and water lines, including the size of the proposed water lines, shall be submitted for review and approval;

Transportation Planning Division Recommendation:

  1. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, the plat shall be revised to show a non-access easement along Reservoir Road except for the approved approach location(s). In addition, a non-access easement shall be shown along the first fifty feet of Buffalo Ridge Court;

Emergency Services Communication Center Recommendations:

  1. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, the plat shall be revised to show E. 53rd Street as Reservoir Road;

  2. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, an alternate road name for Buffalo Ridge Court shall be submitted to the Emergency Services Communication Center for review and approval;

Register of Deed’s Office Recommendation:

  1. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, the title of the plat shall be revised to read "All Located in: NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 11";

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

  1. Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, a site plan shall be submitted showing the setbacks to be maintained from the existing structures on Lot 18 to the proposed lot lines;

  2. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the building located across the proposed lot line between Lot 14 and Lot 15 shall be removed from the property;

  3. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Plat, a Subdivision Regulations Variance to allow a lot more than twice as wide as it is long shall be obtained or the plat shall be revised to comply with the lot to width requirement;

  4. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a Special Exception shall be obtained to reduce the separation requirement for a private drive to an intersection or the plat shall be revised showing access to Lot 18 from an interior road;

  5. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a subdivision estimate form shall be submitted for review and approval; and,

  6. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, surety for any required subdivision improvements that have not been completed shall be posted and the inspection fee shall be paid.

Vote: (9 to 0)