Adopt Resolution #15-04-103 Granting Approval of Final Plat for Brookfield 6th Addition; Case of Brookfield Land, LLC and Capstone Homes, Inc.

Brookfield Land, LLC has applied for Final Plat approval of BROOKFIELD 6TH ADDITION.  The Final Plat consists of eighteen (18) lots plus an outlot and is the second phase of a Preliminary Plat that was approved by the Planning Commission on October 3, 2013 and City Council on October 22, 2013.  This plat is a continuation of the original Brookfield Addition west of Nowthen Boulevard and generally north of 167^th Avenue.

In accordance with City Code, only City Council approval is required for a Final Plat without a Public Hearing.

The site is guided Low Density Residential (LDR) on the Comprehensive Plan and is located in the R-1 Residential (MUSA) district. As outlined in the attached technical review memo, the proposed subdivision conforms to all minimum standards of the City's Zoning Code.  The Final Plat is consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat.

The Landscape, Grading, Street, and Utility Plans generally conform to the City's minimum standards, with necessary revisions as outlined in the Staff Review Letter.  However, of note is that this project will connect with an existing segment of 168th Avenue that currently terminates in a cul-de-sac as was stipulated at the time of Preliminary Plat approval.  The City will be reconstructing the existing segment of 168th Avenue this summer and coordination between the two project will be critical.

The Developer will also be required to execute the draft Development Agreement as attached agreeing to construct the improvements required by City Code Chapter 117 and securing the necessary sureties to ensure proper installation in the event of a default.  The Developer's Engineer is compiling a detailed cost estimates for the required improvements but were not yet available as of the writing of this case.  A DRAFT Development Agreement is attached, but formal action on a Development Agreement will occur at a future meeting once it is finalized.

At the time of Preliminary Plat Review, the status of the existing Home Owners' Association was discussed in great detail. The intent of the HOA was to cover ongoing operation of the original private amenities (entryway landscaping, pond liner, and private park). A fact sheet with additional details is available upon request. Consistent with the first thirty-two (32) lots created by Brookfield Land, it is not anticipated that these newly created lots will be added to the existing Home Owners' Association.

Alternatives:

Option 1.  Approve Resolution #15-04-103 granting Final Plat approval of Brookfield 6th Addition contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter and the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City.  The Final Plat is consistent with the approved Preliminary and there are no major discrepancies still needing to be resolved.  Staff supports this option.

Option 2.  Do not grant Final Plat approval for Brookfield 6th Addition.  The Final Plat is consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat and there does not appear to be any reason not to approved the request.  Staff does not support this option.

All cost associated with processing the application are the responsibility of the Applicant.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the overall Preliminary Plat (2013). The proposed eighteen (18) lots within the Final Plat conform with the Preliminary Plat approval, thus, Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter and the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City.

Motion to adopt Resolution #15-04-103 granting Final Plat Approval to Brookfield 6th Addition, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter and the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City.