Shoreline Issues on Crystal Springs EstatesCrystal Springs Estates
Facts
Shoreline of the State – 200’ shoreline jurisdiction
Zoning within shoreline – 2 units per acre, minimum 20,000 sq ft.
Critical Area setback – streams (regardless of type) 50’ plus any applicable wetland buffer
Wetland buffer 25 – 50 feet
Zoning outside of shoreline jurisdiction – 6 units per acre.
Process and Information required to amend preliminary plat.
1. Applicant shall submit an application packet with the following information:
a. Wetland report and delineation if applicable
b. Open Space improvement plan consistent with Chapter 16.14 – Will not except a fee in lieu of providing on site open space.
c. Cost estimate for park improvement plan.
d. Revised site plan.
e. Written summary of revisions.
f. Updated mailing labels for all property owners within 300 ft of all property lines.
g. Application fee of $350.00
2. Upon receipt of all items in 1 above, staff will review and determine if additional information is need and/or if a substantial development permit is required.
3. If a substantial development permit is required, applicant will be required to submit an application and $500.00 fee prior city commencing review on the proposed amendments to the
plat.
4. If a substantial development permit is not required, staff will begin the review process. The review process will be the same as the preliminary plat and can be completed in approximately
3 months. Review includes a public comment period, public hearing with the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council.
5. After review and approval or denial of the proposed amendments the applicant will need to complete any additional conditions of approval that are placed on the project. (Improvement
of open space)
6. Once all conditions of approval have been satisfied the applicant can make application for final plat. Final Plat approval takes approximately 6 weeks.
City gave developer special consideration and allowed for:
1. Stormwater in right-of-way in consideration of not including the shoreline as a building lot. Normally, stormwater is not allowed in the right-of-way and is required to be in a separate
tract owned and maintained by the homeowners. Total area saved by applicant – 5,678 square feet (equal to 1.29 lots) – Stormwater facilities may need to be relocated if design of plat
is changed to include a building lot within the shoreline jurisdiction.
2. Reduced improvements to the open space to avoid having to secure a substantial development permit for the shoreline. Amendment will require full improvements to open space and likely
require a substantial development permit.