Planning Report

Date:	September 21, 1999

Subject:	Minor Subdivision - 2679 15th Street NW

Case:	PL-255

Applicant:	Bev Foster

Request

To consider a Minor Subdivision request by Bev Foster to divide the existing parcel located at 2679 15th Street NW into two (2) lots of record. The subject property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential.

Findings

Section 4-040 Lot Standards, R-1 District

Chapter 26, Subdivisions

Site Characteristics

1.	Location:	2679 15th Street NW

2.	Size:	57,747 square feet

3.	Topography:	Wooded

4.	Vegetation:	Grasses and mature trees

5.	Sensitive Areas:	Drainage area (protected by Easement)

Site History

1.	Past Uses:	Single Family Home

2.	Historical Significance:	None

Departmental Considerations

Community Development

1.	Proposed Use:	Construction of one (1) single family residential home.

2.	Surrounding Land Uses:

North:	Single family residential

South:	Single family residential

East:	Single family residential

West:	Single family residential

3.	Impact on Surrounding Land Uses:	Minimal

4.	Comp Plan Designation:	Single Family Residential

5.	Zoning:	R-1, Single Family Residential

6.	Lot Sizes:	Required: 10,000 square feet Proposed: 33,686 square feet and 24,061 square feet

7.	Lot Widths:	Required: 75 feet

Proposed:	75 & 125 feet

8.	Setbacks:	Required: 30 feet front; 5 feet side and 5 feet rear

The new structure located on Parcel B must meet the minimum required setbacks.

9.	Other Considerations:	None

Public Works

1.	Streets:	No public streets are proposed.

2.	Access:	Both lots will gain access off of 15th Street NW.

3.	Utilities:	Utilities are available off of 15th Street NW. The applicant shall work with the City's Engineering Department in regard to utility hook ups.

4.	Easements:	NA

5.	Grading/Drainage:	A grading plan is not required as part of the proposed lot split. However, with the construction of a new home on Parcel B, a grading plan must be submitted as part of a building permit application to ensure no negative impact on adjacent properties.

6.	Rice Creek Watershed District:	NA - The subject site does not meet the criteria requirements for a Rice Creek Watershed District Permit.

7.	Environmental Concerns:	The wetland located in the southwest corner of the subject property will not be disturbed.

8.	Other Considerations:	None

Building Official

1.	Structure Size:	NA

2.	Structure Height:	NA

3.	Exterior Treatment:	NA

4.	UBC Compliance:	Will be required

5.	Other Considerations:	None

Sanitation/housing

1.	Weeds:	NA

2.	Garbage/Rubbish Enclosures:	NA

3.	Other Considerations:	NA

Parks

1.	Park Dedication:	Per Section 26-27 of the New Brighton City Code, the applicant will be required to dedicate $750 per lot (1 new lots) for park purposes.

2.	Proximity of Parks:	None

3.	Tree Preservation:

4.	Impact on Parks:	Minimal

5.	Impact on Community Facilities:	Minimal

6.	Other Considerations:	None

Fire

1.	Hydrant Locations:	NA

2.	Access to Site:	NA

3.	Other Considerations:	None

Police

1.	Accident Counts:	None

2.	Violations:	NA

3.	Traffic Safety:	None

4.	On-Street Parking:	NA

5.	Site Security:	NA

6.	Other Considerations:	None

Staff Comments

As demonstrated, the proposed lots meet all minimum City Code requirements including, minimum lot size and width. The only concern that staff would have is that the grading done for construction of the new home does not negatively effect adjacent properties. Therefore, as a condition of approval, a grading plan must be submitted with any building permit application to show proposed grades and drainage patterns to ensure no negative impacts on adjacent properties. Additionally, the applicant shall work with the City's Engineering Department in regard to utility hook ups.

Motion to recommend approval of PL-255 subject to the following condition:

1.	A grading and drainage plan must be submitted with a building permit application to ensure that any grading associated with the construction of the two homes shall not have any negative impacts on adjacent properties.

2.	Submittal of $750 for park dedication fees for the construction of the new home on Parcel B. Said fees shall be due at the time of building permit application.

Cary K. Teague, City Planner