Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2008 09 11

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The applicant is requesting a re -plat of the Block 10 for the purpose of revising the location of the access and utility easements to reflect their revised building layout. Because the Final Development Plan did not include building placement on Block 10, there is no need to revise the Final Development Plan. The internal easements on the plat are as follows: • 20' and 25'utility and access easement — throughout site • 10' access and utility easement — on the southwestern portion of the property • 10' waterline easement — from access easement to each building • 20' waterline easement — from Snowberry Lane to internal access It should be noted that the applicant's revision to their building layout will not result in an increase to the number of units permitted on Block 10 (Planning Area #4), which was approved as 96 units. Also, according to the attached Drainage Letter written by Jim Blankenship from JLB Consultants, "the proposed development is in accordance with the North End — Anderson Final Drainage Report." STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is requesting a re -plat of the Block 10 of the North End Subdivision, to allow for the relocation of the utility and access easements to match their proposed building layout. The relocation of the easements will not result in the creation of additional land, nor the creation of additional density (which is established for 96 units on Block 10). The easements are used primary for internal access and utility placement. The revised access easements meet width and turning radius requirements of the Louisville Fire District. In a Drainage Letter written by Jim Blankenship of JLB Consultants, it is stated that the relocation of the easements, which will eventually result in a new location for internal access drives, will not have a detrimental affect on the approved "North End — Anderson Final Drainage Report". According to the Public Works memorandum dated August 12, 2008, there are some elements that need to be addressed prior to City Council review. Staff recommends that these elements be addressed prior to the City Council Public Hearing. A copy of the memo has been attached for Commission review. Based on the above findings, Staff recommends approval of the re -plat of Block 10, with the following condition: 1. The applicant must address all issues established in the August 12, 2008 memorandum from Public Works, prior to the City Council Public Hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No. 16, Series 2008, recommending a re -plat of Block 10, of the North End Subdivision, to allow a relocation of the existing utility and access easements, with one condition. The Commission may approve (with or without conditions), continue or deny the request. 2