Salina Planning Commission Approves Preliminary Plat for Evergreen Edition
The Salina Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a preliminary plat for the Evergreen Edition, a proposed residential subdivision on a 12-acre tract of undeveloped land located southeast of the intersection of Cedar Ridge Drive and Murray Mount Road.
The application, identified as case PP26-006, was brought by applicant Brian Richardson. According to staff, the project is a combination and replat of two existing subdivisions, reconfiguring portions of block two and several lots within block three of the Cedar Ridge Edition, along with a segment of the existing Pinecrest Circle right-of-way, and tying in lot one, block six from the Mariposa Edition.
The plat reconfigures the property into 14 total lots, with 13 developable single-family home lots. Lot five, located in the northwest corner, will be a non-developable tract used strictly for storm water detention. The lots range in size from about 21,000 square feet to close to 61,000 square feet, according to the staff presentation.
The project introduces a new public street named Evergreen Terrace and reshapes the existing Pinecrest Circle into a dead-end cul-de-sac. Staff said the property is located within the city limits, directly north of the Great Life Golf Course, and that the proposal conforms with the comprehensive plan's suburban residential land use designation.
Staff noted the plat restricts direct driveway access onto Murray Mount Road, an arterial street, as well as along Cedar Ridge Drive, directing all property access to interior subdivision streets. A dedicated detention basin on lot five would restrict post-development storm water flows to slightly below the pre-development rate, according to the engineering study.
Staff recommended approval subject to six conditions, which include minor survey label corrections, relocating a proposed fire hydrant to Cedar Ridge Drive for better coverage, and ensuring a storm water maintenance agreement is legally recorded. Because the development is under 20 acres, the developer will pay a park fee in lieu of land dedication.
Responding to a question about timing, Richardson said the project schedule would depend on weather and city commission consideration, estimating that work could begin in early spring. He said an existing homeowners association is in place for the surrounding area and that the new common area would be added.
The commission approved the preliminary plat unanimously. Seven of the commission's eight members were present.
