No. 08PL038 - Engesser Subdivision

A request by Sperlich Consulting, Inc. for TK Engesser Investments, LLC to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat on Lots 1 thru 4 of Engessor Subdivison, located in the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, less Lot H1 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, less Lot A of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, less Lot PE1 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, and less a portion of a South Dakota owned Railroad Right-of-way, located in the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 24, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, less Lot H1 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, less Lot A of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, less Lot PE1 of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, and less a portion of a South Dakota owned Railroad Right-of-way, located in the NE1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 24, T1N, R8E, BHM, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located southwest of the intersection of South Dakota Highway 44 and Radar Hill Road.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the September 15, 2008 City Council meeting as the stipulations of approval have not been met.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended
to approve the Preliminary Plat with the following stipulations:

1.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a master plan for the entire property shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular the master plan must identify efficient circulation of traffic, adequate access to adjoining properties, proper handling of storm water flows, and extension of public utilities;

2.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by City Council, a drainage and grading plan must be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations must be obtained. In addition, the plat document must be revised to provide drainage easements as necessary;

3.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by City Council, water system plans prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer verifying the source and demonstrating that sufficient quantities for domestic and fire flows be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations must be obtained;

4.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by City Council, a sewer plan prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the extension of sanitary sewer mains, manholes and service lines shall be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations must be obtained;

5.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the applicant shall revise the plat document dedicating an additional 17 feet of right-of-way along the west side of Radar Hill Road;

6.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the applicant shall revise the plat document dedicating an additional 6 feet of right-of-way along the south side of Dunn Road;

7.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, plans for Radar Hill Road shall be submitted showing Radar Hill Road constructed with a minimum 36 feet wide paved surface, curb, gutter, street light conduit, sidewalk, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, a non-access easement shall be identified along the eastern lot line of proposed Lot 2;

8.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, plans for Dunn Road must be submitted showing Dunn Road constructed with a minimum 40 feet wide paved surface, curb, gutter, street light conduit, sidewalk, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

9.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a cost estimate for the subdivision improvements shall be submitted for review and approval;

10.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan in compliance with the adopted Stormwater Quality Manual shall be submitted for review and approval;

11.

Upon submittal of a Final Plat application, surety shall be posted and subdivision inspection fees be paid as required;

12.

Prior to Final Plat approval, portions of the property shall be rezoned or the lots shall be reconfigured to meet the minimum lot size requirements of the General Agricultural District or a Lot Size Variance shall be obtained; and,

13.

Prior to the City’s acceptance of the public improvements, a warranty surety be submitted for review and approval as required.


VOTE: (8 to 0 with Anderson, Brewer, Brown, Derby, Landguth, Rolinger, Scull and Waltman voting yes and none voting no)