PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following stipulations:

1.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, road construction plans for the proposed 20 foot wide private access easement shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the construction plans shall show the access easement with a minimum 59 foot width and 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;

2.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, road construction plans for the alleys located along the south and west lot line of the property, respectively, shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the construction plans shall show the alleys constructed with a minimum 20 foot wide paved surface. In addition, the plat document shall be revised to show an additional 1.5 feet of right-of-way along the west lot line or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

3.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the plat document shall be revised to show the previously dedicated 16 foot wide utility and drainage easement along the west and south lot lines of the property or the easement shall be vacated. If the applicant proposes to vacate the utility and drainage easement, then all of the affected utility companies shall concur with the vacation of the easement and the applicant shall demonstrate that the easement is no longer needed for drainage;

4.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the proposed 20 foot wide access easement shall be revised to preclude the existing structure located on proposed Tract B of Tract C from encroaching into the easement;

5.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a grading and drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approval if subdivision improvements are required;

6.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit in compliance with the adopted Stormwater Quality Manual shall be submitted for review and approval if subdivision improvements are required;

7.

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

8.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to show non-access easement along Sturgis Road except for the approved approach location(s);

9.

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; and,

10.

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