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Case File:P 13-01 Kliever Lake Fields 4th <br /> CU 13-06 Page 5 <br /> ZC 13-03 <br /> Easement Vacation <br /> (The Easement vacation is not reviewed by the Planning Commission;information is provided for <br /> additional background.) <br /> The original development included a single, common lot, (Lot 49, Block 1 Kliever Lake Fields 3")). A <br /> drainage and utility easement was placed over the entirety of this lot, to facilitate the provision of small <br /> utilities(electricity, natural gas, cable, telephone, etc.). With the redevelopment of the project, this common lot <br /> (and its easement)are inconsistent with the development plans proposed. Although a replatting is proposed, <br /> the easements remain in place until vacated. To date, the City has received one comment on the easement <br /> vacation,from Centerpoint Energy, who has placed utilities in the area to serve the then future Kliever Lake <br /> Fields 3rd It is thought that these utilities will fall within the proposed easements as part of the plat, <br /> although this has not been confirmed. Staff does not support the vacation of the easement prior to agreement <br /> by Centerpoint Energy. <br /> Preliminary Plat. <br /> The proposed subdivision is a reduction on the number of units from the previous approval. The <br /> applicant proposes 21 units where 48 units were to be located. The proposed housing style is one that is <br /> not prevalent in the City of Elk River, and does offer an alternative to the attached townhome and <br /> detached larger lot single family home. Color examples are attached. <br /> Building plans. The project proposes a single level, slab on grade two-bed, two-bath residential <br /> structure. The exterior of the structure will be finished in one of two options. Exteriors will consist of <br /> vinyl shakes,vinyl lap siding, and stone. <br /> Design. The front facade of the structures meet the design requirements of the R-3 zoning district. <br /> However, the remaining exposed surfaces of the structures are lap vinyl siding and do not meet the <br /> requirement. The PUD zoning designation allows the Council and the developer to agree on a number of <br /> details,including the design details. The Planning Commission and City Council should review this to <br /> determine if the proposal is appropriate for the area. The original assumption of the R3 zoning district <br /> was of large, massive structures, elevating the need for visual interest and texture. This concern is <br /> somewhat mitigated with the smaller buildings set at varying planes. The staff recommended landscaping <br /> further addresses the issue. <br /> Storage. The R-3 zoning district requires a certain amount of storage space, either in the form of a <br /> basement, or a larger garage area. The proposal includes a slightly larger garage area, and roof trusses <br /> designed to support 264 sq. ft. of storage above the garage,in an attic space. Staff supports this proposal. <br /> Staff does not support additional detached storage. <br /> Outlots. The proposed preliminary plat shows the drives and the parking areas to be platted at <br /> outlots. Staff objects to this configuration, as in similar situations,in a number of years these properties <br /> may become tax forfeit, and the City will either be forced to acquire them, or let them go to the market, <br /> where their ability to provide and maintain service to. These outlots should be added to other lots. <br /> Parks <br /> Park dedication has been satisfied with the original development of Kleiver Lake Fields 3rd <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\P\P 13-01 Kliever Lake Fields 4th\SR to PC Kliever Lake Fields 4th 7-11-13.docx <br />