STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Preliminary Plat be continued to the June 20, 2011 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, construction plans showing the extension of a sewer main along Fountain Plaza Drive shall be submitted for review and approval or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained;

2.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the construction plans shall show a property line sidewalk in lieu of a curb side sidewalk along Sophia Court or an Exception shall be obtained;

3.

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;

4.

Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval showing the abandonment of the culvert under Sophia Court as shown on the applicant’s plans or the applicant shall demonstrate a need for the culvert;

5.

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

6.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, all of the affected utility companies shall indicate concurrence with the proposed vacation of minor drainage and utility easement(s) or the plat document shall be revised to show the existing easement(s);

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.