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

1.

Prior to submittal of the Development Engineering Plan application, the redlined comments on the construction drawings and the plat document shall be addressed. In particular, the drawings shall be revised pursuant to the redline comments or Exception(s) to the Infrastructure Design Criteria Manual and/or the Standard Specifications shall be obtained. Exceptions shall be obtained prior to submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application and a copy of the approved Exception shall be submitted with the application. The redlined comments shall be returned to the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department;

2.

Prior to Development Engineering Plan approval, engineering reports required for construction approval shall be accepted and agreements required for construction approval shall be executed. In addition, permits required for construction shall be approved and issued and construction plans shall be accepted in accordance with the Infrastructure Design Criteria Manual. All final engineering reports shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer and contain a Certification Statement of Conformance with City Standards in compliance with the Infrastructure Design Criteria Manual;

3.

Prior to submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application, an Exception shall be obtained to allow the use of asphalt millings as a base course or the construction plans shall be revised to meet City Standards. If an Exception is obtained, a copy of the approved Exception shall be submitted with the Development Engineering Plan application;

4.

Upon submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application, a cost estimate of the required subdivision improvements shall be submitted for review and approval;

5.

Upon submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application, the Water Design Report shall be revised to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 3.9 of the Infrastructure Design Criteria Manual to ensure that estimated domestic flows and required fire flows are being provided. In addition, the Design Report shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer;

6.

Upon submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application, the Sanitary Sewer Design Report shall be revised to comply with the requirements set forth in Section 3.12 of the Infrastructure Design Criteria Manual demonstrating that the sanitary sewer capacity is adequate to meet estimated flows and provide sufficient system capacity. In addition, the Design Report shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer;

7.

Upon submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application, the Elks Crossing Drainage Report dated December 17, 2008 shall be updated to address any changes that may have changed since the report was completed. If conditions have not changed to warrant a revision to the report, than a statement shall be added to the report stating that conditions have not changed. In addition, the report shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer and the date on the report shall be revised accordingly;

8.

Upon submittal of a Development Engineering Plan application, hydraulic design information for the drainage channel proposed along the rear yards of Lots 1 thru 15 of Block 8 shall be submitted for review and approval. In particular, the hydraulic design information shall confirm that the 100 year storm is contained within the proposed 20 foot wide Major Drainage Easement. In addition, a Miscellaneous Document shall be recorded at the Register of Deed’s Office securing the 20 foot wide Major Drainage Easement. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted with the Development Engineering Plan application;

9.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, a Maintenance Agreement shall be submitted for review and approval securing maintenance of the proposed Major Drainage Easement. Upon approval, the document shall be recorded at the Register of Deed’s Office and a copy of the recorded document shall be submitted with the Final Plat application;

10.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, the water main improvements along Marlin Drive and E. Minnesota Street through the Duckhorn Drive intersection shall be completed and accepted by the City to provide adequate fire flow to the proposed development or surety shall be posted to ensure that the water main is completed by March 1, 2013 as proposed by the applicant;

11.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application or prior to commencing construction, whichever occurs first, a Development Agreement shall be entered into with the City for all public improvements if applicable;

12.

Prior to submittal of a Final Plat application, the Infrastructure Development Partnership Fund payment shall be paid. In addition, a copy of the receipt verifying payment shall be submitted with the Final Plat application;

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; and,

14.

Prior to the City’s acceptance of the public improvements, a warranty surety shall be submitted for review and approval as required. In addition, any utilities and drainage proposed outside of the dedicated right-of-way shall be secured within easement(s).