On July 15, 2011, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary plat approval for Amended Lot 4-A, Block 2, Goodman Subdivision, 4th Filing. The plat contains two lots on approximately 1.5 acres of land for residential or professional office development. The proposed subdivision is located on the southeast corner of Avenue C and 41st St. West, just northwest of the Shiloh Road/Grand Avenue intersection. The lot is currently vacant. The owners are Randall Swenson, Jeff Muri, LLC, and Bearcreek Investments, LLC. The representing agent is EEC, Inc.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this subsequent minor preliminary plat; the 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on September 1, 2011. State and City subdivision regulations also require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report. The City may not unreasonably restrict an owner’s ability to develop land if the subdivider provides evidence that any identified adverse effects can be mitigated. Within the 35 day review period, the City Council is required to:
1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

Should the City Council approve the preliminary plat, the subject property may further develop under private ownership, resulting in additional tax revenues.

General location: Southeast corner of Avenue C and 41st St. West

Legal Description: Lot 4-A, Block 2, Goodman Subdivision, 4th Filing

Owner/Subdivider: Randall Swenson; Jeff Muri, LLC; Bearcreek Investments, LLC

Engineer and Surveyor: EEC, Inc.

Existing Zoning: Residential Professional (RP)

Existing land use: Vacant

Proposed land use: Residential or Professional offices

Gross/net area: 1.54 acres

Proposed number of lots: 2

Lot size: Max: 33,648 square feet
Min.: 33,481 square feet

Parkland requirements: A parkland dedication is not required, as this is a commercial subdivision, creating only one additional lot

A public hearing is not scheduled for the City Council meeting; however nearby property owners may attend the City Council meeting. The Planning Division has received no public comments or questions regarding the proposed subdivision.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan 2009 Update, and Heritage Trail Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.