PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT

Consent Agenda - Non-Public Hearing Item

 PC staff report

 05-22-06

ITEM NO. 2:	FINAL PLAT FOR LAKE VIEW COMMONS, A REPLAT; SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CLINTON PARKWAY & LAKE POINTE DRIVE (MKM/SLD)
PF-04-11-06:	Final Plat for Lake View Commons, a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 2 of Lake View Addition No. 2, located at the northwest corner of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive.  This proposed three-lot planned commercial development contains approximate 4.725 acres.  Submitted by Peridian Group for Bristol Groupe and Central National Bank, property owners of record.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat of Lake View Commons and forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for acceptance of easements and rights-of-way subject to the following conditions: 

1. Provision of the following fees and recording documentation:

a. A current copy of a paid property tax receipt;

b. Recording fees made payable to the Douglas County Register of Deeds;

c. Revised Master Street Tree Plan graphic showing trees outside the utility easement along Clinton Parkway.

2. Provision of the following revisions to the final plat:

a. Mark and label the portion of Lot 3 along Lake Pointe Drive from Clinton Parkway to the detention basin as ‘no access’.

b. Remove the easements along the front property line, except those that are required for sanitary sewer.

c. Show that previously dedicated easements which are no longer needed are vacated.

d. Pinning of the lots in accordance with Section 21-103 of the Subdivision Regulations.

Reason for Request:

Construction of a 3-lot commercial development.

KEY POINTS

· Application is preparatory to development on site.

SUBDIVISION CITATIONS TO CONSIDER

· There are no variances or waivers associated with this final plat.

ASSOCIATED CASES/OTHER ACTION REQUIRED

· PDP-01-01-06: Lake Pointe PCD Preliminary Development Plan. Approved by Planning Commission on February 16, 2006. Approved by City Commission on March 14, 2006. The preliminary development plan included 2 waivers to allow the parking area and access drive to encroach into the required peripheral boundary setback.

· FDP-01-04-06: Lake Pointe PCD Final Development Plan is also listed on the May Planning Commission agenda. This development plan is for Phase I, construction of the boat dealer on Lot 1; the remaining 2 lots will be developed in later phases.

· Acceptance of easements by the City Commission.

· Recordation of the final plat at the Register of Deeds Office.

PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED PRIOR TO PRINTING

· No comment received prior to the preparation of this staff report.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Current Zoning and Land Use:		PCD-2 (Planned Commercial Development) District; undeveloped
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:		RM-2 (Multi-family Residence) District to the west; undeveloped. RM-1 (Multi-family Residence) Districts to the north and east; multi-family homes under construction. A (Agricultural) District to the south; land owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers, park.
Site Summary
Number of Lots:	3
Gross Area:	205,805 sq. ft. (4.725 acres)
Minimum Lot Size:	54,734 sq ft (1.256 acres)
Maximum Lot Size:	75,715 sq ft (1.738 acres)
Rights-of-way:	No additional street right-of-way is required with this replat.

STAFF REVIEW

The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive. This property was platted as 2 lots in the replat of Lake View Addition, [PF-02-03-05] in 2005. This replat request will create 3 lots from the 2 for the Planned Commercial Development, Lake Pointe PCD.  The proposed lots are in compliance with Section 20-1004 of the City Zoning Regulations.

Streets and Access

The property lies at the intersection of Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive. The lots will take access from Lake Pointe Drive as access is prohibited from Clinton Parkway.   The portion of Lake Pointe Drive from the intersection north to the detention basin must be marked with hatches and noted as ‘no access’ on the plan.  A sidewalk has been constructed along Lake Pointe Drive.

Utilities and Infrastructure

Sanitary sewer and water is available for each lot.  Sanitary sewer mains are located on the property along Lake Pointe Drive. Sanitary sewer lines will be extended along Lake Pointe Drive and utility easements will be required for that portion of the front property line. The easements which are not needed for the extension of the sanitary sewer lines should be removed from the plan. The waterlines are in the right-of-way along Clinton Parkway and the storm sewer mains are located in the right-of-way of both Clinton Parkway and Lake Pointe Drive. Public improvement plans must be submitted to the Public Works Department before the plat can be recorded.

Master Street Trees

The Master Street Tree Plan shows trees being located in the utility easement along Clinton Parkway. The plan must be revised to place the trees outside of the easement. The City Stormwater Engineer approved the placement of the street trees between the drainage basin and the street. Water tolerant species should be placed here.

Easements

When originally platted a 30’ access easement was provided for 80’ along the boundary between the 2 lots. This access easement is being vacated with this plat. A 40’ gas line easement exists along the rear property line. Approximately 5’ of the gas line easement is located on the rear of the subject property. A 50’ gas line setback is shown on the plat. 

The plat shows easements located on all sides of the lots. It is possible that portions of the front easements are not needed. Per Section 21-609 of the City’s Subdivision Regulations, easements shall be centered on rear or side lot lines. The unneeded easement along the front of the property must be removed from the plan. This easement was shown on the earlier plat, [Lake View Addition No. 2] and must be vacated. The front easement which is required for the sanitary sewer lines may remain.

Summary

The Final Plat for Lake View Commons is in substantial compliance with Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulation requirements.  Once the conditions of approval have been met, the final plat will conform with the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.