No. 04PL093 - Commerce Park Subdivision
A request by Sperlich Consulting, Inc. for Robert Scull to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat on Lot 1, Lot 2 and Drainage Lot, Block 1 and dedicated streets, Commerce Park Subdivision, Section 27, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located northeast of the intersection of Rand Road and Commerce Road.

The City of Rapid City entered into an agreement relative to acquiring this drainage lot in 1999, a copy of the agreement is attached for your reference. Based on this agreement, the platting of the drainage lot appears appropriate. Staff recommends that stipulation no. 8 be struck.

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

  1. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a cost estimate for the subdivision improvements shall be submitted for review and approval;
  2. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, plans showing structures and driveway approach locations for the property and adjacent properties shall be submitted for review and approval;
  3. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a grading plan for Lot 1 and Lot 2 including existing and proposed grades and sediment and erosion control plans for all improved areas, shall be submitted for review and approval;
  4. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a fire hydrant design plan showing the location of fire hydrants and water lines, including the size of the existing and proposed water lines and appurtenances, shall be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations waiving the requirement to provide additional hydrants shall be obtained;
  5. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, road construction plans for Commerce Road shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, road construction plans shall show Commerce Road located in a minimum 100 foot right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 36 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Requirements shall be obtained;
  6. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, road construction plans for Rand Road shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, road construction plans shall show Rand Road located in a minimum 60 foot right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 26 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Requirements shall be obtained;
  7. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, survey plans identifying existing subdivision improvements including, but not limited to water mains, lines and fire hydrants, sanitary sewer mains and service lines, utility locations, manhole elevations and pavement widths shall be submitted for review and approval;
  8. Prior to submittal of a Final Plat, the plat document shall be revised eliminating the separate Drainage Lot, or all water and sewer connection fees associated with the Drainage Lot shall be paid;
  9. Prior to submittal of a Final Plat, the applicant shall submit a revised plat document to show portions of the existing permanent drainage easement to be vacated; and,
  10. 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.

VOTE: (7 to 0 with Anderson, Hadcock, Lemay, Nash, Prairie Chicken, Rodriguez and Schmidt voting yes and with none voting no)