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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-1995 DRC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN 10 :00 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT Chuck Winn - Acting Chairperson Rick Hixson John Paysek Phill Forbes Kurt Albrecht Larry Woodward STAFF MEMBERS Debbie Arkell Dean Patterson Shelly Miller VISITORS PRESENT Ken LeClair Martha Lonner A. INITIAL WEEK REVIEWS 1 . COOK ZMA #Z-9581 Planner Debbie Arkell (filled in for Dave Skelton) reviewed the project. The property is located north of Main Mall and directly east of Babcock Meadows Subdivision. Mr. Cook is looking to change R-3 (multi- family) and R- 4 (apartments) to R-MH (Mobile Homes subdivision or mobile home parks . Based on density, the traffic would be less than if developed as R-3 and R- 4 . It goes to the Planning Board October 3 , the staff report would be due the 26th of September. No development proposals yet. The Committee had no comments or concerns regarding the proposed Zone Map Amendment. A. INITIAL WEEK REVIEWS 2 . LeClair ZMA Babcock and Ferguson (Z-9581) Planner Arkell explained and reviewed the project, there is an existing sewer main in the property. Planning staff will be looking at the proposed R-0 at the corner of Babcock and Ferguson regarding traffic, as it is zoned R-4 now. Comments may be made next week meeting regarding density, water demands etc. It will go to the Planning Board on 10/3 . The committee had no comments at this time. 3 . Saccoccia ZMA 19th and Baxter Planner Dean Patterson reviewed the staff report. The area is served by sewer along old 19th Avenue corridor up into the Gardner Simmental Plaza and along Baxter Lane to the west of old 19th. The subject property has been annexed since 1987 . The zoning in the area consists of a strip of M- 1 (light manufacturing) following the freeway. South of the M- 1 District is an R-3 District, (up to 4 plexes, town houses) . West of the new 19th Avenue is an agricultural, suburban district, which is master planned for residential south of Baxter and commercial, light manufacturing north of Baxter. The item at issue is the realignment of the boundary between M- 1 and R-3 . Doing so will create a rectangular piece of M-1 instead of the current triangular piece. There is no net change in area for R-3 or M- 1 designations . The existing boundary is the Baxter Lane reroute easement , it was intended to be a buffer between M-1 and R-3 . With the new 19th Avenue freeway on-ramp traffic patterns and needs will be changing. The re-route is no longer needed and can be changed by extending 11th Ave up to the existing Baxter Lane. Baxter Lane will be blocked near llth Avenue to alleviate congestion at 7th Avenue. Rick Hixson, Debbie Arkell and Phill Forbes have been informed of this . The existing easement would create problems for the landowner if the proposed zoning change is approved by crossing through M-1 property. The committee should decide what to do with the easement while considering this application. The sharp angle between the existing road and the easement creates an area of M-1 that is difficult to use. Squaring out the triangular piece of land will make the area of M-1 more useable along the road frontage. Rick Hixson, asked if the boundary line is west 15th. Planner Patterson replied yes . He then questioned, what do we do with the easement. The landowner could not build on it. The city may have to release the easement. The site buffer issue needs to be looked at. Planner Arkell said that the city needs to consider where the side streets go? The city needs to let landowners know ahead of time before development occurs . Planner Patterson clarified that Oak Street is currently being put all the way through between 7th and 19th Avenues . Planner Debbie Arkell mentioned this will go to the Planning Board on October 3 . B. INFORMAL REVIEW (Ray Suiter) 1 . East Lincoln Minor Subdivision turn-around provisions . Planner Arkell introduced Mr. Sui ter and reviewed the project . Mr. Suiter had one home on his land and wants to divide into three lots and place two other single family homes on the two new lots . The property is zoned R-3A. Primary concern is a vehicle turn around at the dead end of Lincoln Road. Mr. Suiter provided a turn-around sketch. One drive opening is part of the street and is larger, which meets requirements from the Fire Department for turn around access . Planner Arkell briefly looked at the proposal in August, but did not distribute to other city departments as it was not a formal submittal . She commented on the paving of East Lincoln needing to occur at city standard, and noted the portion of East Lincoln to Rouse is curbed. Planner Arkell questioned the location of the cul-de-sac that was proposed earlier as the easement might interfere with the construction on that lot. She noted that typically a cul-de-sac was located at the end of a dead end street, but in that instance that would put it into the flood plain. She noted additional right of way is needed on the south side of Lincoln Road, but the entire 60' needed would not be required to be dedicated by the owner. If there is no fire hydrant on the existing water main, one may be required. Extension of the sewer must be approved by MDHS and the City Engineer. Member Forbes didn' t see any rational to avoid making the curb to meet city standard. Mr. Suiter had no objection to any curb or other recommendations . He asked why there are no sidewalks on either side of the street. Planner A r k e 1 1 replied that they haven' t been required to be installed yet. Larry Woodward inquired about sewer noting it needs to be extended to Lincoln. There is a 6' water main there but it will need to be extended put to the end of property far enough to put a fire hydrant in the turn around in the right of way. This may not be required if there is a hydrant on the corner of the street. Mr. Suiter and Chuck Winn will check this out. INITIAL WEEK REVIEW OF SUNDANCE SPRINGS (Z-95125 and P-9539) Planner Arkell disbursed the application and mentioned this is scheduled for the second week review for next week and final on October 3 . This submittal is different from the original proposal that was withdrawn by applicant, but in many ways it is similar . The 147 acres will be divided into 141 lots for single family homes and six acres for neighborhood services . The submittal includes the subdivision of the first phase. A future phase will connect with Graf Street to the north. Sewer will come through Graf via an easement . The streets are being proposed for 70, wide rights of way to provide more open space, but will be constructed to 24 ' paved county standards . Sidewalks will be provided on both sides of all streets . Most lots are 1/4 acre, some 1/3 acre, and they have done a better job of keeping open space that is useful for recreation. All lots are for single family homes . TD and H is still engineer they have hired Morrison/Maierle to re-check their work. The uses are provided by PUD guidelines . Affordable Housing is required to be addressed if you are exceeding density, and this development is not exceeding density. Larry Woodward inquired about water extension on Goldnstien Lane. A booster pump will be required for the southwest corner. Planner Arkell mentioned that section 4 of the manual discusses water. The size and needs will be determined during plan and specification review. Planner Patterson asked if Good Medicine Way is a dead end. Planner Arkell explained that it was . Planner Patterson also questioned Sundance Drive and Planner Arkell answered that it was also a dead end. She reminded the committee these two roads are county roads and they were not required to be extended by the County Road Superintendent.