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No. 01PL049 - Sunset Vista Estates
A request by Jeff Stone to consider an application for a Layout Plat on Lots 1 through 7, Sunset Vista Estates, Section 10, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located approximately 1000 feet east of the intersection of Sheridan Lake Road and Sunset Vista Drive.

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

Engineering Division Recommendations:

1. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, detailed grading information relating to drainage improvements shall be submitted for review and approval;

2. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a detailed drainage plan in accordance with the Arrowhead Drainage Basin Plan shall be submitted for review and approval;

3. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall obtain permission to direct storm water drainage to the property to the east;

4. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, engineering plans shall be submitted showing the connection to the City sanitary sewer system;

5. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a special exception to the Street Design Criteria Manual to allow a street to have over 12% grades shall be obtained;

6. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the petitioner shall provide a geotechnical evaluation for the subject property;

7. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the street plans submitted by the petitioner shall identify a minimum right-of-way/easement width of 52 feet and a minimum cul-de-sac bulb diameter of 110 feet;

8. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the petitioner shall provide a calculation for the street pavement design prepared by a Professional Engineer;

Fire Department Recommendations:

9. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a site plan showing all location of proposed fire hydrants shall be submitted for review and approval;

Traffic Engineering Division Recommendations:

10. The street design plans shall include a sidewalk along the north side of Sunset Vista Road to tie into the existing approved sidewalk located adjacent to this development;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

11. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the applicant shall obtain approval of a rezoning request for the subject property; and

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

Vote:  (6 to 1)