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Preliminary Plat City ordinance section 30 -375 outlines the required findings for approval of a Preliminary Plat. 1. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the honing regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all respects with all requirements of this Code, including the honing regulations and this article. The proposed subdivision requires approval of a rezoning application. Provided the zoning is amended to PUD, the proposed subdivision is consistent with all zoning regulations. 2. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialised city, county, and regional p lans, including, but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. The subdivision is consistent with all applicable plans. 3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated. Specific concerns related to topography and density have been addressed through the design process. Additional efforts to reduce impacts to existing trees have also been made. 4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation, erosion control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article. The subdivision includes public utilities and stormwater infrastructure to meet city requirements. Additional permits required to comply with erosion control standards are a required, and will be secured prior to building permit issuance. 5. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. The subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. 6. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of a court. The site includes existing easements which must be vacated prior to recording the current plat application. 7. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring land. The proposed subdivision will not impact reasonable development of neighboring land. 8. The proposed subdivision is notpremature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following exists: a. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage. b. Lack of adequate roads. c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems. d. Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems. The subdivision is not premature as the above conditions have been provided for. In reviewing the standards for approval of a Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat, the proposed project meets the standards, and is recommended for approval. \ \dc3 -elks \shared \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Case Files \P \P 17 -09 The Pines at Elk River \4Planning Commission \P 17- 09 Pines at Elk River.docx