Planning Commission Agenda 05-07-2002 (2)
Planning Commission Agenda - 05/7/02
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Public Hearing: Consideration of an amendmentto the Subdivision Ordinance
pertaininq to recent amendments to the Residential Development Standards.
Applicant: City of Monticello. (NAC)
A. Reference and Background.
Attached is a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance that would accompany
the residential standards adopted last month. These changes have been discussed
generally, and are intended to affect the way new plats are laid out. Neighborhood design
is often as important as lot and housing design in maintaining the City's objectives for
higher quality housing.
The amendments are relatively simple, and would establish an ordinance basis for the
City's recommendations on subdivision design, which typically is based on the number of
lots that a parcel can yield, and engineering decisions relating to sanitary sewer, water, and
stormwater control.
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Alternative Actions.
1. Motion to recommend approval of the Subdivision Ordinance amendments, based
on a finding that the amendments support the Comprehensive Plan goals of higher
quality housing development.
2. Motion to recommend denial of the amendments, based on findings to be developed
by the Planning Commission.
C. Staff Recommendation.
Staff recommends the amendments for the reasons stated. Whereas the recently adopted
zoning regulations will affect subdivision design on a lot by lot basis, many issues relating to
successful neighborhoods can occur at the platting stage. These amendments are intended
to incorporate an additional factor into the plat design and review process.
D. Suppportinq Data.
1. Proposed Ordinance
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DESIGN STANDARDS
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SECTION:
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11-5-3:
11-5-4:
11-5-5:
11-5-6:
11-5-7 :
11-5-8:
11-5-9:
Blocks
Lots
Streets and Alleys
Easements
Erosion and Sediment Control
Drainage
Steep Slopes
Wetland Systems
Open Space and Landscapinq
11-5-1 :
BLOCKS
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11-5-2:
LOTS:
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(F)
Lots which have frontaqe on local streets, but which back onto maior streetshall
include additional depth to accommodate planting of trees or other vegetation that
helps define and screen the neiqhborhood from the maior street.
11-5-3:
STREETS AND ALLEYS
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11-5A:
EASEMENTS
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11-5-5:
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
- no changes -
11-5-6:
DRAINAGE
(F) In addition to their stormwater control function, ponds or other natural drainaqe
systems shall be desiqned so as to provide an aesthetic amenity to the
neighborhood(s) it serves. Where practical. ponds should be located with street
frontage to provide public views. and allow the area to take advantaqe of the visual
. benefits of the water or open space. Generally, ponds that are tucked behind lots
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shall not be considered to be acceptable design.
11-5-7:
STEEP SLOPES
- no changes ---
11-5-8:
WETLAND SYSTEMS
- no changes u_
11-5-9:
OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING
(A) Every subdivision shall include a landscape plan that identifies areas of public value,
including significant views, natural veqetation, or watercourses, even where said
features may be located upon private lots. The landscape plan shall provide for the
addition trees, shrubs, and groundcovers or grasses that achieve the following
objectives:
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Establish naturalized woodland areas in large spaces.
Establish naturalized areas around stormwater ponds.
Establish naturalized woodland areas at the edges of subdivisions, particularly
in areas of land use chanqes or where the subdivision abuts a major roadway,
utility line, or railroad.
(8) The landscaping plan shall be accompanied by a reliable estimate of installation
costs. The subdivider shall provide a financial security that guarantees live growth of
the plant materials for a two (2) year period from the date of installation. In the event
the plant materials under this plan must be replaced due to death, disease, or other
reason, said financial security shall be extended to cover an additional two (2) years
from the date of replacement.
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