3.1 Final Plat of The Homes on Firewatch Way

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Staff Findings: Staff provides the following findings of fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: 1. The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 10 acre parcel into eight residential lots. 2. The property is zoned"Transition Residential." 3. The land is properly zoned in its natural state for the intended residential purposes. 4. The final plat of the Homes on Firewatch Way is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat of the same name. 5. The conditions of preliminary plat approval have been fulfilled. 6. The design standards of the plat are in conformance with the City of Pequot Lakes Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. The final plat document has been prepared by licensed land surveyor-Cynthia M. Hidde, License No,44881. 8. Appropriate easements are included on the final plat. The easement granted to the City of Pequot Lakes for the temporary cul-de-sac located on Lot 3, Block 2 will be recorded concurrently with the final plat. 9. The city engineer has reviewed and approved plans for the proposed public roadway. 10.There are no private covenants proposed. 11. A title opinion dated August 25, 2023,for the development has been reviewed and accepted by the city attorney. 12.The estimated cost for the proposed public improvements(road)within the development is $249,569.90. The city engineer recommends a bond(or other financial assurance acceptable to the city attorney)in the amount of$312,000 ($249,569.12 X 1.25 = $311,962.38, rounded up). 13.A development contract is required for the development. Prior to city execution of the final plat document the developer shall enter into a developer's agreement(including financial security)with the city for construction of public improvements approved by the city engineer 14.The applicant has submitted an independent third-party plat check dated August 24, 2023,from a licensed land surveyor,Amanda J. Brustad, License No. 47934. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can recommend the City Council approve or deny the request. The application may also be tabled if additional information is necessary to make a decision. If the recommendation is to approve or deny the request findings of fact should be cited. Staff Recommendation: We recommend that the application be approved with the following conditions of approval: 1. Prior to city execution of the final plat document the developer shall enter into a developer's agreement(including financial security)with the city for the construction of public improvements approved by the city engineer. 2. The property owner shall grant a temporary public roadway easement to the City of Pequot Lakes for the temporary cul-de-sac located on Lot 3, Block 2. The easement shall be recorded concurrently with the final plat. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3.1-3 September 25,2023