No. 01PL053 - Big Sky Subdivision - Phase V
A request by Dream Design International to consider an application for a Layout Plat on Big Sky Subdivision Phase V located in the NW1/4 of Section 3, T1N, R8E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the current northern terminus of Degeest Street.

Staff recommends that the Layout Plat be approved with the 16 original conditions and the following additional condition:

17.    Prior to City Council approval, the applicant shall enter into an annexation agreement providing for the annexation of the property within five years of the date of Final Plat approval or when eligible for annexation, whichever occurs first.

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

Engineering Division Recommendations:

1.    Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, grading plans and an erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval;

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

3.    Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, a geotechnical evaluation for the pavement design shall be submitted for review and approval;

4.    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;

5.    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;

6.    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 and gutter, and sidewalk improvements. The street design shall also include relocation of the cul-de-sac street to provide a minimum 175-foot separation from the proposed intersection of Degeest Drive and Homestead Street, which is considered as having signalized traffic control for design purposes, or an exception to the Approach Corner Clearance standard shall be obtained in accordance with Section 1.2.5 of the Street Design Criteria Manual.

7.    A Special Exception is hereby granted to allow a minimum separation of 118 feet between the intersection of Degeest Drive/Homestead Street and the cul-de-sac road;

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

Fire Department Recommendation:

9.    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 Division Recommendation:

10.    Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, the street design plans shall be revised to show a bike path along the east side of Degeest Drive and the north side of Homestead Street as shown on the Elk Vale Neighborhood Area Future Land Use Map;

11.    Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the plat shall be revised to show a non-access easement along Degeest Drive and Homestead Street except for the approved approach location(s);

Emergency Services Communication Center Recommendation:

12.    Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, the plat shall be revised to show Degeest Street as Degeest Drive and Homestead as Homestead Street;

13.    Upon submittal of the Preliminary Plat, a road name for the unnamed cul-de-sac shall be submitted for review and approval and the plat shall be revised to show the road name;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

14.    A Special Exception is hereby granted to allow an exclusive access road to serve 42 dwelling units;

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

16.    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 subdivision inspection fee shall be paid.

Vote:  (8 to 0)