1p. Extension of Preliminary Plat Approval, Tower Heights AdditionCITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
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TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager tet
Date Submitted to Commission
FROM: Sharmin Al -Jaff, Planner II Date suEmined to ceut,e;i
DATE: September 7, 1994
SUBJ: One Year Extension for the Preliminary Plat for Tower Heights, JMS
Development
BACKGROUND
On September 13, 1993, 1993, the City Council' - ppr 'ved the preliminary plat for Tower Heights
Addition ( #93 -12 SUB) for 13 single family lots located south of Pleasant View Road, east of
Peaceful Lane, west of Troendle Circle, and nprth of fake Lucy Road. The preliminary plat will
expire on September 13, 1994. Through not, ult of his own, the applicant has not been able to
proceed with the final plat. There are legalihatters concerning the access road into the proposed
development that must be resolved before the applicant can file the final plat. Staff is
recommending a one year extension of fhe preliminary plat as permitted by city ordinance.
The plat was approved subject to the plans dated June8, 1993, subject to the following
conditions: u
1. All lots are required to have access from Tower Heights Drive.
2. The developer, ; shall - dedicate vp the gi;yt a u s � thin the fight of way for permanent
3. Parks Full park fees shall "`be ati pted m lieu, o 1aad.,#et�i�atior. These fees are to be
paid at the time of building permit applrcatri at the rate then in force. Current park fees
are $600 per lot.
Trails
a. A 20 -ft. easement for trail purposes shall be dedicated over the vacated section of
Peaceful Lane.
MEMORANDUM
Don Ashworth, City Manager
September 7, 1994
Page 2
' b. The applicant shall construct an 8 -ft. wide bituminous trail in this easement P er
city specifications.
C. The applicant shall be granted full trail fee credit in consideration for this
construction. Documented expenses above and beyond the $2,400 in trail fee
' credits to be paid by the city.
' 4. All areas disturbed during site grading shall be immediately restored with seed and disc -
mulched or wood fiber blanket within two weeks of completing site grading unless the
city's (BMPH) planting dates dictate otherwise. All areas disturbed with slopes of 3:1
' or greater shall be restored with sod or seed and wood fiber blanket.
5. The applicant shall work with the City in developing a reforestation plan on the site. This
plan shall include a list of all trees proposed to be removed and their size. The vegetated
areas which will not be affected by the development will be protected by a conservation
easement. The conservation easement shall permit pruning, removal of dead or diseased
' vegetation and underbrush. All healthy trees over 6" caliper at 4' height shall not be
permitted to be removed. Staff shall provide a plan which shows the location of the
conservation easement and the applicant shall provide the legal description. Lot 12 shall
be custom graded and shall provide a tree preservation plan for staff approval prior to
issuance of a building permit. The same condition is applicable to Lot 13 should the
applicant resolve the frontage and grading issues. Staff shall have the right to require a
' change in house pad and location if it will result in saving significant vegetation. A snow
fence shall be placed along the edge of the tree preservation easement prior to grading.
A retaining wall shall be incorporated along the front property line of Lots 1, 12, and 13,
1 in an effort to preserve trees immediately adjacent to the right -of -way.
6. All utility and street improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest
edition of the City's standard specifications and detail plates. Detailed street and utility
plans and specifications shall be submitted for staff review and City Council approval.
' 7. The applicant shall apply for and obtain permits from the appropriate regulatory agencies,
i.e. Watershed District, MWCC, Health Department, and comply with their conditions of
approval.
8. The applicant shall enter into a development contract with the City and provide the
necessary financial security to guarantee compliance with the terms of the development
contract.
1 9. Street right -of -way shall be increased to 60 feet in width.
Don Ashworth, City Manager
September 7, 1994
Page 3 '
10. The applicant shall be responsible for relocating the two existing driveways (6500 and
6535 Peaceful Lane) to be perpendicular with the new street and paved with a bituminous
or concrete surface between the existing driveway and the street. f
11. Preliminary plat approval is contingent upon the extension of Nez Perce Drive, consistent '
with the preliminary plat street layout and the resolution favorable to the city of pending
litigation as may be amended concerning the street extension.
12. The applicant shall be responsible for disconnecting and reconnecting the sanitary sewer '
and water service to the existing home on Lot 1 (Art Owens). An additional fire hydrant
shall be incorporated into the construction plans just north of Lot 13 along Tower Heights '
Drive.
13. The grading plan shall be amended to provide drainage swales along the common lot lines
to convey drainage away from the house sites along Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13. The
applicant shall supply detailed storm sewer calculations for a 10 -year storm event and
provide ponding calculations for retention ponds in accordance with City ordinance for ,
the City Engineer to review and approve.
14.
The applicant shall submit to the City soil boring information and include a draintile
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system in accordance to City standards with the construction plans.
15.
The garage on Lot 12 shall be removed prior to approval of the final plat or and escrow
if $5,000 shall be included in with the financial securities to insure the removal of the
garage.
16.
The city hall sell a portion of the Water Tower land to the developer for rice to be
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determined by the City Council.
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17.
The address for the existing home on Lot 1 (6535 Peaceful Lane) shall be changed to an
address on Tower Heights Drive.
18.
The segment of Tower Heights Drive between the extension of Nez Perce Drive and the
subdivision will be assessed back to the developer as well as their fair share for the
upgrade of Peaceful Lane.
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19. Lot 4 shall meet the city's minimum standard lot size of 15,000 square feet. '
20. The applicant will work with city staff to locate a retaining wall within the city right -of-
way and will be subject to an encroachment agreement with the property owner.
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Don Ashworth, City Manager
September 7, 1994
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' STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council approves a one year extension for Preliminary Plat (93 -12 SUB) to Subdivide
6.1 Acres into 13 Single Family Lots, Tower Heights Addition."
ATTACHMENTS
1. Reduced copy of preliminary plat.
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