Adopt Resolution #20-161 Approving Grading Agreement for Preserve at Northfork; Case of BK Land Development  (Project 19-147)

BK Land Development (Preserve at Northfork, LLC) (the "Applicant") has requested authorization to complete preliminary mass grading on their development site.  Preliminary Grading is a standard process that the City allows in anticipation of future development. Approval of a Grading Agreement will allow the Applicant to remove necessary trees and shrubs from the site and then "move dirt" around onsite to create the slopes and grades approved by the City. Grading is an extremely important part of any project to ensure that the project is safe for future owners from flooding, excessive runoff, rain events, etc. The City has allowed preliminary grading on several occasions, most notably the site of the Bunker Lake Industrial Park.

Notification is not required.

Attached is a standard Grading Agreement for private development. This agreement sets minimum expectations as well as providing a financial security to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with City Code and inspection fees for the Engineering Division to complete inspections throughout the process.

All costs associated with processing this Application are the responsibility of the Developer (BK Land Development).

Staff recommends approval of the request.

Motion to Adopt Resolution 20-161 Approving Grading Agreement for Preserve at Northfork