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, all necessary changes shall be made to the construction plans as identified on the red lined drawings. In addition, the red lined drawings shall be returned to the Growth Management Department;

2.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the drainage plan shall demonstrate that the design flows do not exceed pre-developed flows or on-site detention shall be provided. In addition, the plat document shall be revised to provide drainage easements as needed;

3.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the construction plans shall be revised to show a maximum 2% cross slope for the sidewalk along Merlot Drive or an Exception to the Street Design Criteria Manual shall be obtained;

4.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the construction plans shall be revised to show a maximum 16% driveway grade for the approaches to Lots 11 and 12 or an Exception to the Street Design Criteria Manual shall be obtained;

5.

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

6.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a revised cost estimate shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the cost estimate shall include the calculation of the Subdivision Inspection Fee at a rate of 2.0% in lieu of 1.5%; and,

7.

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.