No. 11PL044 - Teton Heights Subdivision

A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Layout Plat for proposed Lots 1-133 of Teton Heights Subdivision, legally described as the NE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 19, T2N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located south of Country Road between West Nike Road and 143rd Avenue.


PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Layout Plat with the following stipulations:

1.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a geotechnical report including pavement design, slope stability and corrosion protection shall be submitted for review and approval;

2.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a grading plan and an erosion and sediment control plan for all improved areas shall be submitted for review and approval;

3.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a drainage plan in compliance with the Drainage Criteria Manual shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the drainage plan shall demonstrate that the design flows do not exceed pre-developed flows or on-site detention shall be provided. In addition, the plat document shall be revised to provide drainage easements as necessary;

4.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a utility master plan including public and private utilities shall be submitted for review and approval;

5.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, 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 or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the sewer plans shall demonstrate adequate capacity of the wastewater system and shall verify if the southeast corner of the property is within the service area of the sanitary lift station. The plat document shall also be revised to provide utility easements as needed;

6.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, water plans prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the extension of water mains, including a connection to the future low pressure 12 inch water main being extended from southeast of the site, shall be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the water plans shall demonstrate that adequate fire and domestic flows are being provided. The plat document shall also be revised to provide utility easements as needed;

7.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a Traffic Impact Study shall be submitted for review and approval with recommendations as to the timing of improvements on Country Road due to the impact of the proposed subdivision;

8.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the sight distance at the location of the intersection of Country Road and the proposed minor arterial road shall be verified to insure compliance with City Street Design Standards;

9.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, road construction plans for Country Road shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the road construction plans shall show Country Road located in a minimum 100 foot wide right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 24 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the plat document shall be revised dedicating an additional 17 feet of right-of-way;

10.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, road construction plans for the minor arterial street proposed to be located along the west lot line shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the road construction plans shall show the minor arterial street located in a minimum 100 foot wide right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 24 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

11.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, road construction plans for the sub-collector streets, preliminarily labeled as Streets A, B, D, E, G and H, shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the cul-de-sac streets shall be located in a minimum 52 foot right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 27 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the construction plans shall identify the construction of a permanent turnaround at the end of the cul-de-sac streets with a minimum 110 foot diameter right-of-way and a minimum 96 foot diameter paved surface or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

12.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, road construction plans for the lane place streets, preliminarily labeled as Streets C and F, shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the lane place streets shall be located in a minimum 49 foot right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 24 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the construction plans shall identify the construction of a permanent turnaround at the end of the cul-de-sac street(s) with a minimum 110 foot diameter right-of-way and a minimum 96 foot diameter paved surface or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

13.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the applicant shall identify ownership and maintenance of the green space lots. In addition, the green space lots shall be labeled with a lot and block designation.

14.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a copy of the utility easement securing the location of the sewer lift station on the proposed “City Lot” shall be submitted for review and approval. In addition, the plat document shall be revised to show the easement. The “City Lot” shall also be labeled with a lot and block designation;

15.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat, a phasing plan for the proposed development shall be submitted for review and approval;

16.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a site plan showing possible building envelopes on all lots which front a street on three sides shall be submitted for review and approval identifying access and insuring that an adequate building site exists on each lot;

17.

Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat application, 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 or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the International Fire Code shall be continually met;

18.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a cost estimate of the subdivision improvements shall be submitted for review and approval;

19.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, an Exception shall be obtained to allow a lot twice as long as it is wide or the plat document shall be revised to comply with the length to width requirement;

20.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the property shall be rezoned from General Agriculture District to Low Density Residential District and a Planned Development Designation shall be approved as per the City’s Future Land Use Plan;

21.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to show a ten foot wide planting screen easement along Country Road and the minor arterial street or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

22.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to provide non-access easements in compliance with the Street Design Criteria Manual;

23.

Prior to submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the applicant shall submit street names to the Emergency Services Communication Center for review and approval. In addition, the plat document shall be revised to show the approved street names;

24.

Upon submittal of a Final Plat application, surety for any required subdivision improvements that have not been completed shall be posted and the subdivision inspection fees shall be paid.

25.

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

26.

The approved Layout Plat for which no grading, construction or other improvements have been initiated within two years of the date of approval of the plat shall be deemed as expired. However, the owner or applicant of the plat may, prior to the termination of the two year period, request a one year extension subject to approval by the City Council.  


VOTE: (8 to 0 with Braun, Brewer, Fink, Landguth, Marchand, Popp, Rolinger, Swank and Weimer voting yes and none voting no)