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Commission approves preliminary plat for Aurora's Estates with two waivers and four conditions
Summary
A 14.5-acre preliminary plat for Aurora's Estates comprising 13 residential lots was approved with waivers to extend cul-de-sac length and allow asphalt pavement; staff required water/sewer, hydrants, flood-compliance, and drainage maintenance labeling.
The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for Aurora's Estates on Jan. 27 that will create 13 single-family lots on about 14.5 acres, with two waivers and four conditions attached.
Zach Rowe of Levin's Engineering and Design, the engineer of record, told the commission the extension of Timber Ridge Lane will dedicate right-of-way for a cul-de-sac bulb and add about 200 feet of pavement. "We're going to only dedicate additional right away for the cul de sac bulb and extend the pavement approximately 200 feet," Rowe said. He also confirmed the developer seeks two waivers: extending the maximum cul-de-sac length from 800 to 1,000 feet and allowing the new cul-de-sac pavement to be asphalt rather than concrete to match the existing road.
Staff recommended approval with four conditions: construction plans must meet water and sanitary sewer requirements; compliance with the 2021 International Fire Code by adding hydrants at approximately 500-foot intervals along Timber Ridge Lane; compliance with the flood damage prevention ordinance; and a clear label on the final plat identifying the party responsible for maintenance of drainage easements.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the existing right-of-way and pavement measurements; Rowe explained the total measured distance from the stated intersection to the proposed cul-de-sac would be 1,000 feet in total, with about 200 feet of new pavement. The applicant indicated no objection to the four staff conditions.
A motion to approve, including the two waivers and four conditions, carried after a voice vote by the commission. The approval allows the developer to proceed with engineering and permitting steps required by the city's construction and utility standards.
Next steps include submittal of construction plans that satisfy water and sewer utility standards, fire code hydrant spacing, and flood ordinance compliance prior to final plat recordation and construction.
