Minutes-01/23/2007

Tiffin Planning and Zoning January 23, 2007 Beranek explained that space in Village Road is allowed for both a third and fourth lane if needed in the future for traffic safety. Current plans show paving for two lanes. One half.of needed improvements along Ireland Avenue has been agreed to by the developer along the length of the project as shown in document, including full cost of a turning lane into the subdivision in subdivider' s agreement documents. Fire Chief Randy Morgan and Brian Detert were present to ask about fire safety concerns including access for emergency equipment to water locations. High assured Morgan that allowance would be included in water locations for emergency equipment. Phase I pond to include dry hydrant. When any clean up of the creek area of complete the developer will dedicate the 34 acre area to the city. The area will not include the 10 acre pond shown on plans. High said that he will be stocking the pond for fishing, similar to fishing in the Palo area. High indicated that he does not expect the pond will need rif- raf on circumference as plans include a natural stone, with display of a large American flag, and Iowa flag for a focal point that can be seen from I- 80. Dils reported that Engineer Mike I-Iart has reviewed sewer demands for all three phases and Deer View and does not think that any increase in the liftstation will be needed to meet the needs of these two subdivision. If the south side of I- 80 opens, or any other substantial increase might require lift station improvements. The developer has agreed to cost of the pedestrian bridge, the location undetermined at this time. Members did not think the bridge wherever it is located should end with out a trail leading into the subdivision being included in the agreement. High said he could agree to a trail of pea gravel or wood chips as agreed by the developer and city, but did not"expect to supply a trail that was excessive in length. Members agreed, but somehow to connect the subdivision to the bridge location. Much of trailing is already covered in sidewalk location noted in red on the plan. High said he could agree to some kind terms that would get this for the city in the subdivider' s agreement. Members did not review subdivider' s agreement as the document was passed out by Dean Beranek, during the meeting. Beranek received this draft on Monday, January 22 from Attorney Greenleaf office. r Motion Reeve, second Surine to recommend approval of the preliminary platting request for Phase I of the Villages, by Villages, Inc. L. C. , submitted including addition of following: 1. 50 foot radius rocked turn around location on east end of Village Road 2. 3. dry hydrant and water access location for pond building low grade pea gravel or chip trail ( not cement) trailing for connecting pedestrian bridge for Clear Creek to trailing of Phase I Villages Subdivision 4. easement and utility arrangements between large lots including Lots 7 and 8. 31 pavement width. Other alterations already included in 5. platting plans allowance space for turning lanes if needed on Ireland include: Ave/ Village Drive. Pedestrian bridge location as agreed by city and developer to be decided by the time Phase II is commenced. Buffer area between existing homes and 2