1997-05-14 PC Findings of Fact
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· CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
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5-14-97
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact
& Recommendation
Applicant's Name: Parkside 4th. Kenco
Request: Kenco has submitted a preliminary and final plat for the subdivision of 17 single
family lots. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family, and is located immediately
north of Parkside 3rd Addition. The plat provides critical connection between
Parkside 3rd and Westwind. Three variances were previously approved for Lots
6, 7, and 8 of Block 1 to allow deviation from lot width and setback requirements.
Planning Commission Meeting Date: 8 October 1996 and 13 May 1997
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the Planning
Commission now makes the following findings of fact and recommendation:
1) The legal description of the subject property is as follows:
(see attached)
2) The Planning Report dated 1 October 1996 and the Planning Report Addendum dated 5
May 1997, prepared by NAC, Inc. and the 12 May 1997 report prepared by SEH are
incorporated herein. .
Recommendation: Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinances, the
applicant's request for preliminary and final plat approval has been approved based on the most
current plans and information received to date, subject to the following conditions:
1. The side lot lines of Lots 1, 2, and 3, and the rear lot line of Lot 4, all of Block 2 are
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
2. Structure locations on Lots 6, 7, and 8 c;>f Block 1 may be placed ten feet in front of the
required front setback line (which may be at a point where the lots are less than ninety (90)
feet wide), provided that minimum side yard setbacks can be met.
3. A parking lot containing a minimum of six (6) stalls is installed by the developer on land
dedicated to the City as parkland. A portion of the land is located within Parkside 4th and
should be designated as parkland on revised plans. The lot should contain one
handicapped stall and a means for cars to turn around before re-entering the street right-
of-way.
4. The park land configuration is found to be acceptable to the City Council and the
remaining dedication requirements are satisfied with a cash payment as determined by the
City Planner and City Attorney.
5. An eight foot Off-st. asphalt trail is constructed alon. south side of Kalenda Drive
from the stub trail which exists in Westwind, through Parkside 4th and continuing south
across 57th Street to make connection with the recently acquired parkland in Parks ide 3rd.
The trail shall be separated from the curb a minimum of three (3) feet, but preferably five
(5) feet.
6. Evergreen trees are planted at the rear of single family lots which abut the commercial
property to the east in a single row. The plantings shall be of the same species, size and
spacing that was required for Parkside 3rd and shall be installed during the 1997 growing
season.
7. All grading, drainage and utility issues are reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
8. The developer will stub sewer and water into Westwind Park as part of required park
dedication requirements.
9. The City Attorney prepare a grading contract for Parkside 4th which stipulates the
requirements for completion, reseeding, and monetary assurances to see that the work will
be completed properly.
Adopted by the Albertville Planning Commission this 13th day of May, 1997.
City of Albertville
By:
Donatus Vetsch, Chairman
Attest:
Linda Houghton, City Clerk
pc: Gary Hale, Linda Houghton, Mike Couri, Pete Carlson, Don Jensen
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