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STAFF REPORT
Item: Consideration of a Preliminary Plat for Westfield Addition Phase II located in the
700 block of Graham Road, west of Westfield Phase I; aproximately 5.3 acres. (00 ~'/~
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Applicant: John Szabuniewicz for Westfield Addition, Ltd.
Staff' Recommendations: Seeing that this submittal has met the requirements for a
Preliminary Plat, City staff recommends approval of this item.
Staff' Member: Spencer Thompson, Development Services/ Engineering
Item Summary: The subject property is located on Graham Road, west of Phase I. The
property is currently zoned R-1. The 5.3-acre development will consist of 66 single-family
lots.
The parkland dedication requirement for this development has been met with the
dedication of 4.3-acres to the east in Phase I. Phase II abuts Lick Creek South Fork. A
culvert/ pathway will be installed with Phase III for stormwater detention. The resulting
100-year floodplain will be dedicated to the City's Greenways Program.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The City's Thoroughfare Plan impacts this phase
of the Westfield Addition by way of improvements to Graham Road. ROW has been
dedicated for this purpose. Phase III will include the extension of Victoria Avenue.
Parks and Open Space have been addressed in the design of Westfield Addition with the
dedication of parkland (Phase I) and greenway (Phase III).
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Preliminary
Plat. Options regarding this item are as follows:
• Approval as submitted
• Approval with recommendations
• Denial
• Defer action
• Table only at applicant's request
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Preliminary Plat
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Water for this development will be supplied by an existing 12" waterline
along Graham Road.
Sewer: An existing 8" sewer is available and is suitable for this size
development.
Streets: Internal urban streets will be constructed to serve Phase II. Access
into the subdivision from Graham Road will be through Meadow View Drive and
Westfield Drive in Phase I.
Off-site Easements: Right-of--way has been granted for the construction of
Graham Road.
Drainage: The developer has submitted a drainage report that includes the
construction of a culvert across Lick Creek which will curtail run-off from Phases
II, III and IV. The culvert will create a detention pond area utilizing the natural
channel that is to be dedicated to the City as greenway.
Flood Plain: The 100-year floodplain has been determined for this project and is
depicted on the preliminary plat as hatched area. The floodplain is detained
behind aculvert/ pathway to be constructed in Phase III. Minimum slab
elevations have been established for homesites along the floodplain area.
NOTIFICATION: None Required.