01-23-2001 PC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning Commission Minutes January 23.2001 Page 12 . plat, Shoreline Management Ordinance requirements related to the site, tree preservation, parks, trails and landscaping. Mr. Harlicker noted that issues related to grading, drainage, utilities and erosion control are addressed in the City Engineer's memo dated January 16, 2001. Staff recommends approval of the Fox Haven subdivision with the conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioner Baker asked how much space there would be between the street and the sidewalk. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated there is typically 7 feet. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. . Miles Knutsen, 13631186th Avenue NW, asked if there were any plans to upgrade Naples Street from a gravel road and extend city services. Mr. Maurer stated that they have tried to upgrade the road and extend services a number of times without success. Mr. Maurer stated that there are no plans to force services into that area. Mr. Knutsen stated that with this development, now is the time to provide city services to this area and upgrade the road. Mr. Maurer stated that the original proposal for this plat showed 2 lots on 186th and the developer was advised that the street would need to be upgraded and services extended. The lots have since been taken out of the plat and are shown as an outlot. He feels that the developer did not want to pay the full cost and they will wait until the improvements are done in the whole neighborhood. Mr. Maurer stated that he is recommending that the utilities be stubbed to both sides of the property lines so that the area is ready when the utilities are extended. He noted that at least one-third of the residents need to petition for improvements before the Council can act on the request. Mr. Knutsen stated that he supported upgrading the street and extending services. Sara Hartman, 18675 Macon Street, asked if the City can force the improvement on the residents. Mr. Maurer stated that the City would have that option with a 4/5 majority vote, but it has not wanted to do so. Chair Mesich asked if there would be parking on the street. Mr. Maurer stated that parking would be allowed on one side of the street only. Chair Mesich asked if boathouses would be allowed. Mr. Harlicker stated that the developer would have to meet the Shoreline Ordinance requirements. Marly Glines, representing Dynamics Design & Land Co., co-applicant, explained that they are proposing to construct a pier along the side of the harbor with six boat slips. There will be 3 docks with 2 boat slips on each dock. He stated that there will be no boat ramp or boathouses. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY DYNAMICS DESIGN AND LAND COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF FOX HAVEN, CASE NO. P 01-01, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: .