Final Plat of Trailside Estates - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

8. The applicant has submitted a plat check completed by an independent Professional Land Surveyor. 9. At the time of this report's preparation, the applicant was in the process of obtaining a cost estimate to be inserted into the final development agreement and to be approved by the City Engineer. io. The Final Plat substantially agrees with the original layout in the preliminary plat. The layout of Trailside Road and the configuration of the lots in the western portion of the development has been modified slightly to fit the contour of the land and accommodate the changes in the road layout. ii. The City Attorney has agreed that all parties with an interest in the property are shown as signers of the document. 12. The City Engineer has submitted comments regarding the proposed improvements, indicating that there few remaining items that need to be addressed and a revised cost estimate provided. 13. At this time, financial security has not been posted as estimates for the required improvements are in the revision process. Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission should develop findings to either approve or deny the final plat. In general,the Commission cannot deny a final plat unless the applicant will not or cannot meet the final platting requirements or the conditions of the preliminary plat approval. The Commission cannot impose additional conditions that do not fall directly within the guidelines of the final plat or relate directly to conditions imposed in the preliminary plat. The Commission also has the option to table the final plat to obtain additional information. Staff Recommendation: The Staff expects that the items remaining to be accomplished for this plat will be addressed at the meeting on Monday, October 16, between Staff, the developer, and the developer's agents. Should the remaining items be resolved,the Staff would recommend approval of the final plat application for Trailside Estates. The Park Board will meet after this report has been prepared to review the proposed plat. The Staff will provide the Board's recommendation regarding park dedication at the Planning Commission meeting. City of Pequot Lakes Staff Report 2_4 October 19,2oo6