No. 10PL033 - North Rapid Addition

A request by Sperlich Consulting, Inc. for Daene Boomsma to consider an application for a Preliminary Plat on Lots 27R and 29R of Block 25 of North Rapid Addition, located in the E1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 36, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, legally described as Lots 27, 28 and 29 of Block 25 of North Rapid Addition, located in the E1/2 of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 36, T2N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located at 724 Lemmon Avenue.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the December 20, 2010 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 Planning Commission, a Variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be obtained to reduce the minimum lot size requirement in the Medium Density Residential District from 6,500 square feet to 5,250 square feet and to reduce the minimum front building line for each lot from 50 feet to 38.50 and 36.60 feet, respectively, or the plat document shall be revised to comply with the minimum requirements;

2.

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

3.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval showing the alley constructed with a minimum 16 foot wide paved surface or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

4.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, construction plans for Lemmon Avenue shall be submitted for review and approval showing the existing 24.10 foot wide paved surface expanded to a minimum width of 27 feet or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

5.

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

6.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, the residence ordered to be demolished located on proposed 29R shall be removed or surety shall be posted for the removal of the structure. If the residence is removed by the City, then the lien covering the cost of the removal of the structure shall be paid prior to submittal of a Final Plat application;

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;

8.

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

9.

The approved Preliminary 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.


VOTE: (9 to 0 with Braun, Brewer, Christianson, Gregg, Kinniburgh, Landguth, Marchand, Rolinger and Wyss voting yes and none voting no)