4D - Preliminary Plat of Wilderness Resort Villas

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COMMUhII GROW .N 8 T i T U T E STAFF REPORT Application: Preliminary Plat of CIC 1079,Wilderness Resort Villas Applicant: Wilderness Resort Villas, LLC Agenda Item:4(d) Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact from the original preliminary plat approval,modified for this application as indicated: 1. The property is zoned waterfront commercial and open space. A realignment of the commercial waterfront zone will need to be done concurrent with a final plat application. 2. The plat creates 45 6o commercial shoreline dwelling units plus 46 lots dedicated for accessory structures,one Outlot A and one common remnant lot. 3. As a PUD, lot size dimensions are not factored in. Instead, overall density and density by tier is considered. This proposal meets the required density, which was considered under the PUD application. 4. No lots will require a variance for development based on the conditions of the PUD approval. 5. The land is suitable for development without significant alteration. 6. The proposed subdivision includes several private roads. These roads would be maintained by the resort association. 7. The properties will be served by a clustered sewage treatment system. The treatment site is shown on the survey. The existing drainfield at the northeastern corner of the property will be maintained. 8. The lot lines are at standard angles and contain no unwarranted jogs or bends. 9. There are no significant historical sites indicated on the survey or known to be on site. lo. There is no indication that this development, with vigorous conditions instituted as part of the PUD process, will harm the health, safety, or welfare of the community. 11. Access to the property is off of adjacent public roadway. 12. The internal streets are privately owned and maintained. 13. No easements for utilities are required. 14. Stormwater retention ponds are indicated on the survey. A complete stormwater management plan is to be reviewed as part of the Planned Unit Development process. 15. An erosion control plan is to be reviewed as part of the Planned Unit Development process. 16. The proposal includes no increase in City road maintenance costs, yet will increase city tax revenue. A cost-benefit analysis indicates no long-term cost for the Pequot Lakes taxpayer from this development. In fact, this development will produce more taxes than the existing development. 17. A park dedication fee was paid during the initial platting. The City of Pequot Lakes will not require additional park dedication fee for the replatting of this property as there will themfefe-be no increase in park demand due to this Le In attin de nit. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4(d)-1 July 15,2010