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All of the above services or improvements will be connected or constructed as part of the <br /> development. The area is within the municipal service area and existing facilities can handle the <br /> additional capacity. <br /> The project is consistent with all required findings for approval of the Preliminary Plat. <br /> If denial of the plat should occur,it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a <br /> report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-375. <br /> Planning Commission <br /> During the public hearing nearby residents expressed concerns with traffic and tree removal resulting <br /> from the development. During the meeting staff noted road network was designed to account for the <br /> proposed subdivision and that staff does not have any concerns with the proposal. <br /> The city engineer reaffirmed staffs comments that road and intersection capacities are designed with the <br /> expectation that surrounding properties will be developed. Staff continually monitors our road network, <br /> and if traffic increases to a point that additional traffic control measures are needed they will be added. <br /> City ordinances do not specify a specific number of trees to be preserved or require a ratio for tree <br /> replacements during construction,but notes that 7.2 "Existing healthy trees and native vegetation on the <br /> site shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible and shall be protected by adequate means during <br /> construction." Ordinance does require the planting of boulevard and front yard trees. Staff added a <br /> condition requiring submittal of plans demonstrating compliance with ordinance standards. <br /> The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the subdivision. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Statutory Review Period <br /> Per State Statute 15.99 the required 120-day review period ends on November 28, 2017. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Location Map <br /> ■ Preliminary Plat dated July 31, 2017 <br /> ■ Development Plans dated July 31, 2017 <br /> ■ Staff Comment letter dated August 25, 2017 <br /> N:APublic Bodies\Agenda Packets\09-18-2017\Final\7.2 sr Hillside Estates.docx <br />