No. 01PL042 - Terracita Highlights - Phase IV
A request by Fisk Land Surveying for Builders Preferred to consider an application for a Preliminary and Final Plat on Lots 9 through 24 and Lot 26R in Block 2 of Terracita Highlights Subdivision and dedicated right-of-way located in the S1/2 NE1/4 of Section 14, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at the current southern terminus of City View Drive.

Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be approved with the following stipulations and that the Final Plat be continued to the August 20, 2001 City Council meeting.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended that the Preliminary and Final Plat be approved with the following stipulations:

Engineering Division Recommendations:

1.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a geotechnical report and pavement design information shall be submitted for review and approval;

2.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a grading plan inclusive of the entire site shall be submitted for review and approval;

3.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, an erosion sediment control plan shall be submitted for review and approval. The plan shall include verification of coverage as regulated by the State permit for storm water run-off from the construction site;

4.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approval;

5.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a utility plan shall be submitted for review and approval. The plan shall include the location of gas, electric, telephone and cable;

6.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, sewer plans shall be submitted for review and approval. The plans shall identify design calculations, sizing, cleanouts, and air-vac information required for the force main and private pumping systems;

7.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the plat shall be revised to show the vacation of the section line right-of-way located along Lot 18 or construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval;

Fire Department Recommendation:

8.    Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, 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;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

9.    A Special Exception shall be granted to waive the requirement to construct an intermediate turnaround in the cul-de-sac;

10.    Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained to allow the lot length to be greater than twice the lot width, or the plat shall be revised to comply with the length to width requirement;

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

Vote: (8 to 0)