PC minutes 01/23/06

ITEM NO. 3:  FINAL PLAT FOR CYPRESS PARK ADDITION; 1801 LEARNARD AVENUE (PGP)

PF-11-43-05:  Final Plat for Cypress Park Addition.  The property is generally described as being located at 1801 Learnard Avenue.  This proposed five-lot single-family residential subdivision contains approximately 2.229 acres.  Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc., for Steve Standing, property owner of record.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Mr. Patterson introduced the item, a Final Plat for Cypress Park Addition, a five-lot single-family residential subdivision located at 1801 Learnard Avenue. The 2.229 acre plat contains an existing house and accessory structure/garage located on proposed Lot 3.

The Preliminary Plat was denied by the Planning Commission on July 25, 2005.

On November 8, 2005, the City Commission held a de novo hearing, per the applicant’s request and approved the Preliminary Plat.

On December 12, the Planning Commission concurred with the City Commission’s action on the Preliminary Plat approval, with a 5-4 vote.

Staff recommended the Planning Commission approved the Final Plat as it conforms to the Preliminary Plat approved by the City Commission in a de novo hearing, and subject to the five conditions as listed in the staff report.

APPLICANT PRESENTATON

Mike Keeney, Peridian Group, representing the applicant, made a presentation and stated the applicant was in agreement with the suggested conditions of approval of the Final Plat.

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

The Planning Commission discussed the Final Plat and how it conforms to the Preliminary Plat approved by the City Commission in the De Novo hearing, and how the proposed plat fits into the existing neighborhood.

Commissioner Eichhorn expressed his concern with the flag lot configuration.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Lawson seconded by Commissioner Krebs, to approve the Final Plat for Cypress Park, subject to the following conditions, as listed in the Staff report:

1. Provision of the following fees and recording documentation:
1. A current copy of a paid property tax receipt.
2. Recording fees made payable to the Douglas County Register of Deeds.
3. A completed Master Street Tree Plan in accordance with Section 21-708a.3.
2. Pinning of the lots in accordance with Section 21-302.2 of the Subdivision Regulations.
3. Submission of public improvement plans for stormwater drainage detention to Public Works.
4. An Agreement Not to Protest the Formation of a Benefit District for street and sidewalk improvements.
5. Addition of the following notes on the face of the Final Plat:
1. Lots 1 & 2 will share a driveway within the access easement on Lot 1 and Lots 3, 4 & 5 will share a driveway within the access easement on Lot 4. A maintenance agreement for shared driveways is on file with the Register of Deeds Office at Book _____ Page ____.
2. No structures, fences or fill are permitted within the drainage easement. Adjacent lot owners for this plat are responsible for the maintenance of drainage easement.

Motion carried, 5-4 with Commissioners Lawson, Krebs, Haase, Riordan and Erickson in favor of the motion to approve, and Commissioners Burress, Jennings, Ermeling, and Eichhorn opposed to the motion.