STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the February 4, 2008 City Council meeting as the stipulations of approval have not been met.

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, the plat document shall be revised to show the extension of Luna Avenue right-of-way through the subject property to E. Anamosa Street as per the Major Street Plan. In addition, prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, surety shall be posted for the design and construction of Luna Avenue showing the street located in a minimum 60 foot right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 24 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer. Turn lanes and stacking lanes shall also be provided as per the Traffic Impact Study submitted with Preliminary Plat #07PL038 (Rushmore Crossing) by Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig;

2.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to provide the additional right-of-way along E. Anamosa Street. In addition, surety shall be posted for the design and construction of E. Anamosa Street showing the street located within a minimum 100 foot wide right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 36 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer. Surety shall also be posted for the design and construction of the balance of the existing right-of-way located along the south side of the property showing the street constructed with a minimum 27 foot wide right-of-way, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer;

3.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, road construction plans for Riley Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the construction plans shall show the streets constructed with a minimum 26 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

4.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, surety shall be posted for a drainage plan in compliance with the Drainage Criteria Manual. In particular, the drainage plan shall demonstrate that the design flows do not exceed pre-developed flows or on-site detention shall be provided. The plat document shall also be revised to provide drainage easements as necessary;

5.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, surety shall be posted for a grading plan and an erosion and sediment control plan for all improved areas. No construction can occur until plans are approved;

6.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a cost estimate shall be submitted for review and approval;

7.

Upon submittal of a Final Plat application, surety for any required subdivision design and improvements shall be posted and the subdivision inspection fees shall be paid; and,

8.

Prior to the City’s acceptance of the public improvements, a warranty surety shall be submitted for review and approval as required.