Adopt Resolution #26-076 Approving the Site Plan and Development Agreement for Serenity at Rivers Edge (Project No. 26-101); Case of Rivers Edge Development LLC

On March 10, 2026, the City Council approved the Final Plat for Serenity at Rivers Edge, a single family residential subdivision located on the south side of Riverdale Drive, between Dolomite Street and Sunfish Lake Boulevard (the "Subject Property").  However, the Subject Property is located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA), which requires approval of a Site Plan (in addition to the Final Plat).   On April 14, 2026, the City Council approved a variance allowing Rivers Edge Development LLC (the "Applicant") to utilize an alternative methodology for completing the tree inventory and preservation plan.  The Applicant has now submitted the tree inventory data, which is a required component of a Site Plan.  Thus, the City Council can now take action on the Site Plan and the Development Agreement for Serenity at Rivers Edge.  Approval of the Site Plan and Development Agreement are the final actions necessary for this project.

Notification is not required.

Since the Subject Property is located within the MRCCA, and because there are Significant Existing Vegetative Stands on the Subject Property, a Vegetation Permit Application will need to be submitted with each Building Permit Application.  The Vegetation Permit Application will need to identify specifically which trees will be removed to accommodate development.  That information will be crossed referenced against the tree inventory data to verify that no more than 60% of the significant tree diameter inches are removed (or, if removals do exceed 60%, reforestation is included).

The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this project.

Staff recommends approving the Site Plan and Development Agreement.

Motion to adopt Resolution #26-076 approving the Site Plan and Development Agreement for Serenity at Rivers Edge.