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No. 01PL098 - Sunset Heights Subdivision
A request by Doug Sperlich for Jeff Stone to consider an application for a Layout Plat on Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 1, Sunset Heights Subdivision, Section 10, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located east of Broadmoor Drive.

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

Engineering Division Recommendations:

  1. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, detailed grading information relating to drainage improvements shall be submitted for review and approval;

  2. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a detailed drainage plan in accordance with the Arrowhead Drainage Basin Plan shall be submitted for review and approval;

  3. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall direct all storm water run off from the developmental portion Lot 3 to the northeast through the existing off-site major drainage easement. All additional run off from the developmental portion Lots 1 and 2 to shall be directed to the west on Broadmoor Drive and the applicant must obtain permission from the Broadmoor Home Owners Association to allow additional storm water drainage on Broadmoor Drive. No additional drainage flows shall occur onto Sheridan Lake Drive;

  4. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, engineering plans shall be submitted showing the connection to the City sanitary sewer system;

  5. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a special exception to the Street Design Criteria Manual to allow a street to have over 12% grades shall be obtained;

  6. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the petitioner shall provide a geotechnical evaluation for the subject property;

  7. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the street plans submitted by the petitioner shall identify a minimum easement width of 52 feet and a minimum cul-de-sac bulb diameter of 110 feet;

  8. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the petitioner shall provide a calculation for the street pavement design prepared by a Professional Engineer;

Fire Department Recommendations:

  1. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a site plan showing all locations of the proposed fire hydrants shall be submitted for review and approval;

  2. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall submit a wild land fuel management plan;

  3. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall include in the engineering plans an intermediate turn-around at the current terminus of Broadmoor Drive;

Urban Planning Division Recommendations:

  1. In association with the Preliminary Plat, the applicant shall request and obtain a Special Exception to the Street Design Criteria Manual to allow a cul-de-sac longer than 500 feet;

  2. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the applicant shall submit an access agreement and road maintenance agreement for Broadmoor Drive;

  3. In association with the Preliminary Plat, the applicant shall request and obtain a Special Exception to the Street Design Criteria Manual to allow 40 dwelling units with a single access; and,

  4. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, surety shall be posted for any subdivision improvements that have not been completed and any subdivision inspection fee shall be paid.

Vote: (7 to 0 with 1 abstaining)