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

1.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the applicant shall identify and secure Major Drainage Easements as needed to limit development or encroachments into the 100 year Federally designated floodplain as per the City’s adopted Flood Area Construction Regulations. In addition, a Floodplain Development Permit shall be obtained prior to the start of any construction within the 100 year Federally designated floodplain;

2.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, construction plans for Green Tree Drive shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the construction plans shall show the street constructed with curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer. In addition, the cul-de-sac bulb shall be located within a minimum 110 foot diameter right-of-way and constructed with a minimum 96 foot wide diameter paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. The plat document shall also be revised to provide an additional five feet of right-of-way for the cul-de-sac bulb or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

3.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to provide a shared approach for the existing driveway located between Lot 8 and Lot 9. In addition, the shared approach shall not exceed 40 feet by 40 feet or construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval showing the driveway constructed to City Street Design Standards with a minimum 20 foot wide paved surface, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street light conduit, water and sewer and located within a minimum 45 foot wide right-of-way or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

4.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, water plans prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the extension of water mains shall be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. If a private water system is utilized, then an on-site water plan prepared by a Professional Engineer shall be submitted for review and approval. In addition, the water plans shall demonstrate that adequate fire and domestic flows are being provided. The plat document shall also be revised to provide utility easements as needed;

5.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, sewer plans prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer showing the extension of sanitary sewer mains and service lines shall be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. If individual on-site wastewater systems are utilized, then an on-site wastewater plan prepared by a Professional Engineer demonstrating that the soils are suitable for on-site wastewater systems shall be submitted for review and approval. In addition, information shall be provided identifying the condition and location of the existing wastewater system including flood proofing measures;

6.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a utility master plan including existing and proposed public and private utilities shall be submitted for review and approval. In addition, the applicant shall demonstrate that water and sewer extensions are being provided through the property in accordance with the Green Valley Sanitary District’s Master Utility Plan or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained. In addition, the plat document shall be revised to provide utility easements as needed;

7.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit in compliance with the adopted Stormwater Quality Manual shall be submitted for review and approval for any required subdivision improvements;

8.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a drainage plan in compliance with Drainage Criteria Manual shall be submitted for review and approval for any subdivision improvements;

9.

Upon submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, a cost estimate of the required subdivision improvements shall be submitted for review and approval if any subdivision improvements are required;

10.

Prior to submittal of a Preliminary Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to provide a minimum 8 foot wide minor drainage and utility easement along all of the interior lot lines. In addition, the existing shed shall be relocated and/or removed in part to eliminate encroaching into this 8 foot wide area or the applicant shall obtain approval by the City Engineer to reduce the width of the easement for the area of the shed;

11.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, a reserve drainfield area for on-site wastewater treatment shall be shown on the plat or a note shall be placed on the plat indicating that at the time a Building Permit application is submitted, a reserve drainfield area for on-site wastewater treatment will be identified and held in reserve unless a public sewer system is provided;

12.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, the plat document shall be revised to show the Certificates of Title for a Final Plat in lieu of a Minor Plat;

13.

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;

14.

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

15.

The approved Layout Plat for which no grading, construction or other improvements have been initiated within two years of the date of approval of the plat shall be deemed as expired. However, the owner or applicant of the plat may, prior to the termination of the two year period, request a one year extension subject to approval by the City Council.