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#00PL060

To: Rapid City City Council

From: Rapid City Planning Commission

No. 00PL060 - Autumn Hills Plaza Subdivision
A request by Dream Design International to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lots 1 through 5 of Autumn Hills Plaza Subdivision located in W1/2 of Section 22, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Catron Boulevard and Sheridan Lake Road.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat with the following stipulations:

Engineering Division Recommendations:

1. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, all necessary changes shall be made to the Engineering plans as identified on the red lined drawings. Additionally, the red lined drawings shall be returned to the Engineering Division on or before August 11, 2000;

2. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the island located in the approach off Sheridan Lake Road shall be extended to the east to create a stacking lane on the property. A cross walk shall be cut into the island and the sidewalks shall be reconfigured along the approach to coordinate with the cross walk;

3. Prior to Final Plat approval, construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval showing the markings to be painted on the left turning bay in Sheridan Lake Road adjacent to the subject property or surety posted for the improvement;

4. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, negotiations must be finalized identifying the City’s contribution to construct curb, gutter, sidewalk and a deceleration lane along Catron Boulevard; or the applicant shall post surety for the entire improvement for Catron Boulevard; or the road improvements shall be completed prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council;

5. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the interior access road extending north from Catron Boulevard shall be constructed or surety shall be posted for the design and construction of the road;

6. Prior to approval of a Final Development Plan, a complete drainage plan and metering dam design as well as the actual location of the metering dam shall be submitted for review and approval. Flow retention or metering facilities as required by the approved drainage plan shall be provided prior to issuance of a building permit;

Transportation Division Recommendation:

7. Prior to Final Plat approval by City Council, the plat shall be revised to show an additional eleven feet of right-of-way along the west lot line of the subject property, adjacent to Sheridan Lake Road;

Fire Department Recommendation:

8. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the construction plans shall be revised to show the entrance lane located at the island approach off Sheridan Lake Road widened from 12 feet to 14 feet;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

9. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a miscellaneous document shall be filed at the Register of Deed’s Office creating a utility easement for the extension of the sewer line from Autumn Place to the subject property;

10. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the ownership of the privately owned sewer line located in Autumn Hills Subdivision shall be transferred to the City;

11. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a subdivision estimate form shall be submitted and all subdivision inspection fees paid; and,

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

Vote: Unanimous (9 to 0)