Staff Report Vicinity Map Aerial Photograph Plat

No. 02PL040 - Eastridge Estates Subdivision
A request by Dream Design International, Inc. to consider an application for a Final Plat on Lots 1-6 of Block 1; Lot 1 of Block 2; Lots 1-20 of Block 3, Lots 1-14 of Block 4; Lot 1 of Block 5, of Eastridge Subdivision and dedicated Enchantment Road, Eastridge Drive, Sally Court, and major drainage easements located in the NW1/4 of Section 24, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota legally described as NE1/4 NW1/4; N1/2 NE1/4 less NW1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 and less NE1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 and less NW1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4; NW1/4 NW1/4; SE1/4 NW1/4 less the west 460 feet of the south 990 feet and less Lot H1; SW1/4 NW1/4 less the south 990 feet, Section 24, T1N, R7E, BHM, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, more generally described as being located west of Fifth Street.

Staff recommends that the Final Plat be continued to the December 15, 2003 City Council meeting to allow the applicant to submit surety, inspection fees and a mylar.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission recommended that the Preliminary and Final Plat be approved with the following stipulations:

Engineering Division Recommendations:
1. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a hydraulic study shall be submitted for review and approval demonstrating that the U.S. Highway 16 water zone shall function correctly to serve the development;
2. No further platting shall be allowed beyond this phase without a water connection to the Terracita Water Zone being completed;
3. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a design sketch shall be submitted for review and approval showing how the sewer service lines shall be extended to within two feet of the septic tanks. In addition, a cover letter shall be submitted indicating that the lots are sufficient in size and that the soil profile is adequate to accommodate both building pads and conventional on-site sewer systems;
4. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a note shall be placed on the plat stating that a Professional Engineer shall design each individual on-site wastewater system.  In addition, the note shall indicate that a Certificate of Completion shall be signed by the same Professional Engineer upon construction of the on-site wastewater system;
5. Upon availability of City sewer services, the property owner must connect to City sewer within six months and abandon the septic tank per State Regulations;
6. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, revisions to the recently submitted Master Plan for the water, sewer and street(s) shall be submitted for review and approval;
7. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a revised geotechnical report, including pavement designs and specifications, shall be submitted for review and approval;
8. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, a revised grading and drainage easement shall be submitted for review and approval.  In particular, the revised plan(s) shall demonstrate that the transfer of drainage flows between basins shall be limited to a maximum of 4 cfs and that no flows in excess of this shall be conveyed to the east of the subject property;
9. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, the plat shall be revised to show additional utility and drainage easement(s) as needed;
10. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, all necessary changes shall be made to the construction plans as identified on the red lined drawings.  In addition, the red lined drawings shall be returned to the Engineering Division;
11. Prior to City Council approval of the Final Plat, the plat shall be revised to show a non-access easement along Enchantment Road except for the approved approach locations;
12. Design Plans for all improvements, including off-site improvements, and any required revisions as identified by the Engineering Division shall be submitted for review and approval a minimum of ten working days prior to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat;
Fire Department Recommendation:
13. The Uniform Fire Code shall be continually met;
South Dakota Department of Transportation Recommendation:
14. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the applicant shall sign a cost sharing agreement for the construction of an east bound left turn lane along Catron Boulevard if and when deemed necessary by the South Dakota Department of Transportation;
Emergency Services Communication Center Recommendation:
15. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, an alternate road name for “Eastridge Road” shall be submitted for review and approval.  In addition, the plat shall be revised accordingly;
Register of Deed’s Office Recommendation:
16. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the plat title shall be revised to include “Estates” in the lot and block description:
Urban Planning Division Recommendations:
17. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission, the plat shall be revised to eliminate eight (8) lots along the west lot line of the subject property or a Special Exception shall be obtained to allow more than 40 dwelling units to be served by one point of access and the section line highway shall be improved to City street standards or a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained to waive the street improvements or the section line highway shall be vacated.
18. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, the property shall be rezoned to Low Density Residential District with a Planned Development Designation;
19. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations shall be obtained to allow a lot length greater than twice the lot width or the plat shall be revised to comply with the length to width requirement.
20. Prior to Preliminary Plat approval by the City Council, a subdivision estimate form for the uncompleted subdivision improvements shall be submitted for review and approval; and,
21. Prior to Final Plat approval by the City Council, surety for the uncompleted improvements shall be posted and the subdivision inspection fees shall be paid.

VOTE:
(7 to 0 with Fast Wolf, Hoffmann, Mashek, Prairie Chicken, Stone, Wall, and Wevik voting yes and none voting no.