Plat Eagle Valley SubdMEMORANDUM
September 9, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Final Plat of Lets 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of Lot 5 of Eagle
Valley Subdivision
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the
submitted final plat of Lots 1-4, inclusive, and Lots A-B, inclusive, of Lot 5 of Eagle
Valley Subdivision as it is in substantial compliance with the City of Dubuque
Subdivision Regulations.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
MEMORANDUM
September 9, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Final Plat of Lots 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of Lot 5 of Eagle
Valley Subdivision
INTRODUCTION
The submitted final plat provides for the platting of four additional single-family lots and
provides for the cul-de-sac portion of Golden Eagle Drive.
DISCUSSION
The submitted final plat is a continuation of the Eagle Valley Subdivision and is on
property owned by Arnold Van Etten. The subject property is being platted to provide
four single-family building lots, provide the cul-de-sac portion of Golden Eagle Drive
(Lot B), and provide an easement for utility and access purposes to Lot G of Eagle
Valley Subdivision (Lot A) for maintenance of the storm water detention basin within
Eagle Valley Subdivision.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the submitted final plat of Lots 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive,
of Lot 5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision be approved as it is in substantial compliance with
the City of Dubuque Subdivision Regulations.
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Attachments
cc: Mike Koch, Public Works Director
City of Dubuque
Planning Services Department
DubuquqIA 52001-4864
Phone: 563-589-4210
Fax: 563-589-4221
PLANNZNG APpLTCATZON FORM
[] Variance
[] Conditional Use Permit
F-IAppeal
[] Special Exception
[] Limited Setback Waiver
[] Rezoning
[] Planned District
[] Preliminary Plat
[] Minor Final Plat
[]Text Amendment
[] Simple Site Plan
[] Minor Site Plan
[] Major Site Plan
[] Major Final Plat
[] Simple Subdivision
[] Annexation
[]Temporary Use Permit
[] Certificate of Economic Non-Viability
[] Certificate of Appropriateness
[] Other:
Please tvoe or orint leqibly in ink
Property owner(s): ArllOld Vail Ett6ll
Phone:
Address: 1855 Edl~ ~
City: ~ State: )A Zip:
Fax Number:
Mobile/Cellular Number:
Applicant/Agent: Phone:
Address: City: State: __ Zip:_
Fax Number:
Mobile/Cellular Number:
Site location/address:
Existing zoning: RJ Proposed zoning: __ Historic District: Landmark:
Legal Description (Sidwell parcel ID# or lot number/block number/subdivision): Lot 2-7 11--07-1
Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres): 2.0~6 ~..
Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a tetter of explanation, if needed):
Residential Suhdivisim
CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that:
1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon
submittal becomes public record;
2. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and
3. All additional re~ written and graphic materials~are attached.
Property Owner(s/~ ~ ~_~ ~,~.~/~~' Date:
Applicant/Agent: / ~ Date:
FOR OFFZCE USE ONLY --APPJ~TCATTON SUBMTTrAL CHECKLTST
Fee: ~ Received by: Date: Docket:
[-ISite/sketch plan [] Conceptual Dev~opment Plan [-]Photo t--IPlat
E]Improvement plans [] Design review project description [] Floor plan []Other:
SUBDIVISION STAFF REPORT
Project Name:
Property Owner:
Applicant:
Final Plat of Lots 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of Block
5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision
Arnold Van Etten
Arnold Van Etten
Number of Lots: 5
Acreage in R.O.W..117 acres
Total Area: 2.056 acres
In City: Yes
In 2-Mile Area: N/A
Flood Plain: No
Density Allowed: 1/5,000 sq. ff.
Commonly owned lots: None
Sanitary Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Existing Street Access: Yes
Proposed Land Use: Residential
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Adjacent Land Use: North - Residential
East - Residential
South - Residential
West - Vacant
Proposed Zoning: R-1
Existing Zoning: R-1
Adjacent Zoning: North - R-1
East - R-1
South - R-1
West - R-1
Physical Characteristics: The subject property is located between Shires Avenue and
Roosevelt Road, and generally slopes toward the southeast.
Proposed Phasing: None.
Previous Conditions of Zoning or Plats: None.
Dedication of Open Space or Public Amenities: None.
Proposed Streets and Grades: Golden Eagle Drive - 3%.
Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the submitted final plat of Lots 1-4,
Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of Block 5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision as it is in
substantial compliance with the City of Dubuque Subdivision Regulations.
Conformance with Comprehensive Plan: The subject property has been designated
by the Comprehensive Plan for single or duplex residential development.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: Existing utilities can supply the proposed subdivision and are in the
process of being extended to serve the area.
SUBDIVISION STAFF REPORT Docket No:
Traffic Patterns: The subject property will be accessed by a new public street to be
named Golden Eagle Drive. The submitted final plat provides for the cul-de-sac
terminus of that street.
Public Services: Existing public services are adequate to serve the site.
Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impacts to the environment
provided adequate erosion control is provided during all phases of development.
Adjacent Properties: The proposed final plat will provide four additional single-
family building lots in an area that is currently open space. The impact to adjacent
properties will be the loss some of that open space with the developmenf0f the
new single-family homes and the construction of Golden Eagle Drive.
Recommended Conditions on Plat:
Staff Analysis: The submitted final plat of Eagle Valley Subdivision subdivides
existing property owned by Mr. Arnold Van Etten into four single-family building lots
and provides for the terminus of Golden Eagle Drive. The subject property is
immediately east of the subdivision being developed by Fondell Excavating.
The submitted final plat of Lots 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of Block 5 of
Eagle Valley Subdivision re-subdivides property formerly described as Lot 2 of 7 COTA
Subdivision, which is owned by Arnold Van Etten. The property is located on the
eastern end of the Golden Eagle Drive, which is a public street that will be constructed
in the Eagle Valley Subdivision developed by Fondell Excavating. The submitted final
plat provides the necessary property to provide the cul-de-sac of Golden Eagle Drive
and plats four additional single-family lots. In addition, Lot A is provided and it will
serve as an easement for utilities and access to the storm water detention facility within
Eagle Valley Subdivision.
The submitted final plat of Lots 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of Block 5 of
Eagle Valley Subdivision is in substantial compliance with the City of Dubuque
Subdivision Regulations and I would recommend that the City Council approve the plat
as submitted.
Prepared by: Laura Carstens. City Planner Address: City Hall. 50 W. 13th Street Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO. 346-03
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-4, INCLUSIVE, AND
LOTS A-B, INCLUSIVE OF BLOCK 5 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, iOWA.
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a final plat of Lots 1-4,
Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive of Block 5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and;
Whereas, upon said final plat appears streets to be known as Golden Eagle Drive
(Lot B), together with certain public utility easements all in Eagle Valley Subdivision,
which the owner, by said final plat, has dedicated to the public forever; and
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory
Commission and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by the City Planner and had her
approval endorsed thereon, subject to the owners agreeing to the conditions noted in
Section 2 below; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances relating to it, except that no streets or public
utilities have yet been constructed or installed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the dedication of Golden Eagle Drive (Lot B), and the
easements for public utilities, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water mains as they
appear upon said final plat, be and the same are hereby accepted; and
Section 2. That the final plat of Lots 1-4, Inclusive, and Lots A-B, Inclusive, of
Block 5, is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat,
provided the owners of said property herein named, execute their written acceptance
hereto attached agreeing:
Resolution No. -03
Page 2
(a) To reduce Golden Eagle Drive (Lot B) to grade and to construct concrete curb
and gutter and to hard surface with asphaltic concrete, or with concrete paving
with integral curb, all in accordance with the City of Dubuque standard
specifications, all in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer, in conformance
with construction improvement plans approved by the City Engineer, and
inspected by the City Engineer.
(b) To install sanitary sewer and service laterals, water mains and water service
laterals into each individual lot, storm sewers and catch basins, boulevard street
lighting and erosion control devices all in accordance with the City of Dubuque
standard specificetions, all in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer, and in
accordance with construction improvement plans approved by the City Engineer,
and inspected by the City Engineer.
(c)
(d)
To construct said improvements, prior to two (2) years from the date of
acceptance of this resolution, at the sole expense of the owners, or future owner;
To maintain the above public improvements, for a period of two (2) years from the
date of the acceptance of those improvements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa, at
the sole expense of the owners, or future owner;
And, further provided that said Arnold Van Etten, as owner of said property, shall
secure the performance of the foregoing conditions provided in this Section by
providing guarantees in such form and with such sureties as may be acceptable to the
City Manager of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. Sidewalk installation shall be the responsibility of the owner
abutting the public rights-of-way, including lots with multiple frontages, as required by
City Code 41-161 through 41-164. The responsibility shall extend to all successors,
heirs and assignees. Sidewalk installation will not be required until the development of
the lot has been completed, except as required herein. In sparsely developed
subdivisions, sidewalks on developed lots will not be required until 50% of the lots
approved by the plat have been developed. All vacant lots shall have sidewalks
installed upon development of 80% of the lots approved by the plat.
Section 4. The developer will maintain erosion control devices constructed in
Block 5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision until it has been fully completed. Upon the City's
acceptance of the detention facility, the maintenance expenses incurred by the City of
Dubuque for the storm water detention facility (Lot G) shall be assessed against the lot
owners of Eagle Valley Subdivision, in equal amounts, and the City Manager shall
certify such costs to the City Clerk, who in turn shall promptly certify such costs to the
Dubuque County Treasurer, and such costs shall then be collected with and in the
same manner as general property taxes in accordance with provisions of law.
Resolution No. -03
Page 3
Section 5. That the final acceptance of all public improvements shall occur
upon certification of the City Engineer to the City Council that all public improvements
have been completed in accordance with the improvement plans and City standard
specifications and accepted by City Council Resolution.
Section 6. That in the event Arnold Van Etten fails to execute the acceptance
and furnish the guarantees provided in Section 2 hereof within 180 days after the date
of this Resolution, the provisions hereof shall be null and void and the acceptance of
the dedication and approval the plat shall not be effective.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of September 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO.
- O3
I, the undersigned, Arnold Van Etten, property owner, having read the terms and
conditions of Resolution No. - 03 and being familiar with the conditions thereof,
hereby accept the same and agree to the conditions required therein.
Dated this day of 2003.
By:
Arnold Van Etten
EXHIBIT A
Applicant: Arnold Van Etten
Location: 3251 Roosevelt Road
Description: Final Plat of Eagle Valley Subdivision
FINAL PLAT
OF LOTS · -- ,% INCLUSIVE AND LOTS A - B, NCLUSiVE OF BLOCK 5 OF EAGLE VALLEY SUSDI~SION,
§E]NG A 5bBOIVISION OF LOT It AND LOT OF EAGLE VALLEY 5U~DF~ISION, AND LOT 2-7 OF COTA SUBDIVISION
LOT 2
LOT F~
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B _OCK 5
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FINAL PLAT
BLOCK 5
EAGLE VALLEY SUBDIVSION
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