Final Plat – Copper Ridge Estates Phase II

C.J. Sloan, P.E.; Sloan Engineering

The owner is seeking approval of a 15.62 acre development located at the west end of Mountain Shadow Drive.

The proposed development seeks to construct 23 residential lots which average 19,754 acres in size.  The lot area and dimensions meet the minimum requirements for an R-1, Single Family Residential zoning district. There are 4 tracts dedicated to the City of Gillette for the purpose of drainage.  The developer is required to provide Warranty Deeds for these tracts prior to the plat being forwarded to the City Council for acceptance.

The developer will install water, sewer, storm drainage, curb, gutter, sidewalks and streets.  One week prior to being forwarded to the City Council for review, the developer is required to obtain a Permit to Construct from the City Engineering Division.  Further a recorded or unrecorded plat agreement shall be submitted for approval and acceptance by the City Engineer.  A Recorded Plat Agreement shall be accompanied by an engineer’s estimate and a financial guarantee for 100% of the cost of the development.

The development is currently seeking a Zoning Map Amendment to change this area from R-S, Suburban Residential District to R-1, Single Family Residential District.  The final plat will be reviewed by the City Council at the time of the third reading of the Zoning Map Amendment.  The amendment’s third reading is tentatively scheduled for September 1, 2020.

The Parks and Beautification Board recommended the Developer pay a fee-in-lieu of any parkland dedication.  The Parks and Pathways Master Plan does not indicate the need for additional parkland in this area.  The interconnectivity of streets, sidewalks and pathways, provide residents with access to the Westover Park which, in total is over 6 acres in size.  The Subdivision Regulations require a $350 per lot fee be assessed when parkland area is not required as part of the Parks and Pathways Master Plan.  For the proposed 23 Residential lots, this fee amounts to $8,050 which will be required to be paid prior to obtaining a Permit to Construct.

1.      All comments and concerns listed in ePlans shall be addressed.

2.      A Parkland Fee of $8,050 is required to be paid prior to obtaining a Permit to Construct.

3.      A Permit to Construct is required and shall be issued one week prior to City Council acting on the final plat.

4.      Appropriate corporate documentation for ISKK, LLC shall be submitted prior to recording the final plat.

5.      A Recorded or Unrecorded Plat Agreement and necessary attachments and financial guarantees shall be submitted and approved one week prior to City Council acting on the final plat.

6.      The Zoning Map Amendment shall be approved by the City Council, prior to the Council acting on the final plat.

7.      All City Engineering Division comments shall be addressed prior to a Permit to Construct being issued.

8.      A filing fee of $75 shall accompany the final signed mylar, payable to the Campbell County Clerk.

9.      Filing fees for all Warranty Deeds shall accompany the submittal documentation.

Staff recommends approval, subject to all Planning Requirements.

Clark Sanders, Senior Planner