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City Council Meeting Minutes November 3, 2014 Page 3 of 18 Planning and Building Safety Director Russ reviewed Resolution No. 68, Series 2014, to approve a request for the Hutchinson Corner Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan and Plat to develop vacant land with 6 single family lots. The area is a 1.27 acre parcel, zoned Residential Medium (RM) and is located on the South west corner of Hutchinson and Roosevelt. Property History: This property is a vacant lot, which is the historic site of the Acme Mine. The Acme Mine operated between 1888 and 1928 and produced over 1.7 million tons of coal. A fire destroyed the tipple in 1927 and the mine closed in 1928. The property was purchased by the Mayhoffer family for the purpose of pumping water to an irrigation lateral to their farm. A concrete mine cap covers the shaft and two technical reports determined there is no evidence of subsidence or contaminants in the soil. Property Development: Discussion on this property began in the fall of 2013 by Concord Partners and in July of 2014 the Hutchinson Corner LLC purchased the property, which has never been platted. The proposal is for a 6 lot detached single family development. Although 15 units are permitted by right, a note on the PUD will limit this development to 6 single family units. Land Dedication: The land was appraised at $224,000 on 2013. The property sold in July of 2014 for $1,050,000. A 15% public land dedication, based on the 2013 appraisal, is 8,315 SF or cash in lieu in the amount of $33,600. The development provides 10.7% land ($23,914.56); $56,371 for a park; $4,500 for two years of park maintenance and $6,600 archaeology. Easement: The easement to pipe the irrigation ditch and the pump house will remain. There will be no direct access to Hutchinson and the applicant will construct a private alley for rear access. The houses will have front linear parking through an alley access. A new sidewalk along Hutchinson will be constructed. There will be a 50' setback from the mine shaft. Trash Collection: The applicant requested trash collection along Hutchinson; however staff prefers trash collection from the alley, which is consistent with Old Town. The PUD will specify trash collection from the alley. The Hutchinson Corner architectural details of the six homes proposed includes 5/12 roof pitch, gable ends, shingle siding, board and batten siding, stone, porches with detailed porch columns and roofing of metal and singles. Waivers: Waivers are requested on lot width; lot coverage /floor area; building setback; building height; roof pitch and public land dedication. Waivers must meet criteria of Sections 17.28.110 and 17.28.120. The waivers are justified by the following: reduction in units; sensitive treatment of historic elements; land dedication and in lieu exceed requirements and compatible design and site planning.