7.a.3.
Planning Board Meeting 2 (4th Tuesday)
- Meeting Date:
- 08/22/2017
Information
INTRODUCTION
On July 3, 2017, the Planning Division received an application for preliminary major plat approval for Eco Built Subdivision, 2nd Filing. The proposed plat is for condominium development with a possibility of 80 residential units on an existing 14 acre parcel. The subject property is generally located east of Emerald Hills Drive on the south side of Old Hardin Road. The property is outside of zoning. The Yellowstone County Board of Planning will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. The Board of County Commissioners will act on the proposal on September 12, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends, the Planning Board recommend, the Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners conditionally approve the preliminary plat of Eco Built Subdivision, 2nd Filing, anticipating condominium development, and adopt the Findings of Fact as presented in the staff report.
1. To ensure correct maintenance of septic systems and water cisterns, prior to final plat approval the applicant in the condominium documents and the HOA documents will specifically define which units are using the same septic systems and water cisterns, and the unit owners' obligation to maintain these systems.
2. To ensure proper construction of roads and for public health and safety, prior to final plat approval the applicant in the SIA under III. Transportation, A. Streets, will add language that outlines the internal private roads shall be built to County gravel surface road standards. The roads must be built or financially secured through County Public Works prior to final plat approval.
3. To ensure maintenance of the internal private roads, prior to final plat approval the applicant will specifically outline in the HOA documents each unit owners’ responsibility to maintain the roads within this development.
4. To ensure proper road surfacing and to provide public safety for drivers in the area, prior to final plat approval the applicant will provide a Road Evaluation Study for Unpaved Roads as outlined in Section 4.6.C.4 in the YCSR for Old Hardin Road and the associated intersections with Old Hardin Road from the subdivision and provide that report to Yellowstone County Public Works for review and approval. Furthermore, the applicant shall complete any road improvement recommendations the Road Evaluation Study may identify as required by Yellowstone County Public Works.
5. To ensure public safety and prevent septic system, water supply and storm drainage problems, prior to final plat approval the applicant will obtain approval from MDEQ for the proposed septic systems, water supply systems, and storm water management plan and improvements, according to the phasing plan, within the proposed development.
6. To ensure compliance with Yellowstone County Subdivision Regulations and minimize effects on local services, prior to final plat approval the applicant will contact the County Parks Board and obtain its approval in writing of the park land being privately owned and maintained.
7. To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating mail delivery boxes and provided the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
8. To ensure public safety and the correct installation of infrastructure, prior to final plat approval the applicant will provide an exhibit showing the proposed different phases of the development, add language to the SIA defining the proposed phasing, referencing the exhibit provided, and provide a Declaration of Restriction of Transfers and a Release, and a Certificate for each phase.
9. To minimize the effects on provision of private utilities and to ensure public safety, prior to final plat approval the applicant will coordinate the location of the required easements for private utility companies and provide easement documents for those easements.
10. Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning and/or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
11. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the County Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the Yellowstone County, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
1. To ensure correct maintenance of septic systems and water cisterns, prior to final plat approval the applicant in the condominium documents and the HOA documents will specifically define which units are using the same septic systems and water cisterns, and the unit owners' obligation to maintain these systems.
2. To ensure proper construction of roads and for public health and safety, prior to final plat approval the applicant in the SIA under III. Transportation, A. Streets, will add language that outlines the internal private roads shall be built to County gravel surface road standards. The roads must be built or financially secured through County Public Works prior to final plat approval.
3. To ensure maintenance of the internal private roads, prior to final plat approval the applicant will specifically outline in the HOA documents each unit owners’ responsibility to maintain the roads within this development.
4. To ensure proper road surfacing and to provide public safety for drivers in the area, prior to final plat approval the applicant will provide a Road Evaluation Study for Unpaved Roads as outlined in Section 4.6.C.4 in the YCSR for Old Hardin Road and the associated intersections with Old Hardin Road from the subdivision and provide that report to Yellowstone County Public Works for review and approval. Furthermore, the applicant shall complete any road improvement recommendations the Road Evaluation Study may identify as required by Yellowstone County Public Works.
5. To ensure public safety and prevent septic system, water supply and storm drainage problems, prior to final plat approval the applicant will obtain approval from MDEQ for the proposed septic systems, water supply systems, and storm water management plan and improvements, according to the phasing plan, within the proposed development.
6. To ensure compliance with Yellowstone County Subdivision Regulations and minimize effects on local services, prior to final plat approval the applicant will contact the County Parks Board and obtain its approval in writing of the park land being privately owned and maintained.
7. To minimize the effects on local service, prior to final plat approval the applicant will coordinate with the USPS for locating mail delivery boxes and provided the correct amount of space for safely delivering the mail to the residents.
8. To ensure public safety and the correct installation of infrastructure, prior to final plat approval the applicant will provide an exhibit showing the proposed different phases of the development, add language to the SIA defining the proposed phasing, referencing the exhibit provided, and provide a Declaration of Restriction of Transfers and a Release, and a Certificate for each phase.
9. To minimize the effects on provision of private utilities and to ensure public safety, prior to final plat approval the applicant will coordinate the location of the required easements for private utility companies and provide easement documents for those easements.
10. Minor changes may be made in the SIA and final documents, as requested by the Planning and/or Public Works Departments to clarify the documents and bring them into the standard acceptable format.
11. The final plat shall comply with all requirements of the County Subdivision Regulations, rules, regulations, policies, and resolutions of the Yellowstone County, and the laws and Administrative Rules of the State of Montana.
VARIANCES REQUESTED
No variances have been requested.
DISCUSSION/STAKEHOLDERS
On August 8th staff provided a brief presentation regarding the proposed subdivision for condominium development to the Planning Board. Board President Darrell Tunnicliff asked if there were any questions from the Board. There was a question about stormwater management. Staff stated it appeared on the plan the applicant is proposing a drainage swale along Old Hardin Road for storm water detention. Staff also stated the applicant was in attendance and that he would be able to answer the question more specifically. There were no other questions for staff about the proposed plan. The applicant, Ed Trout, stood to speak and stated that the drainage swales along Old Hardin Road were much larger than they appear on the drawing and are approximately 30 feet wide. Mr. Trout stated they are large enough to handle the run off from the proposed development. There were no other questions about the proposed plan.