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DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: Grand Harbor Plat 26 is a subdivision of a 26.84 -acre parcel into 16 single-family lots, a multi- family tract (84 units), and a number of other tracts that will be used for various uses including landscaping stormwater management, conservation, and recreation. The subject property is part of the overall Grand Harbor Planned Development (PD) and is consistent with the Grand Harbor conceptual PD plan. The subject site is located in the southeast portion of the overall Grand Harbor development, is zoned RM -6, and has an M-1 land use designation On September 14, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission granted preliminary PD plan/plat approval for Grand Harbor Plat 26. The applicant has subsequently obtained a land development permit and commenced construction of the project. The applicant is proposing to ' bond -out" for completion of the remaining required improvements as allowed by the land development regulations (LDRs). Now, the applicant is requesting fmal plat approval and has submitted the following: 1. A final plat in conformance with the approved preliminary PD plan/plat; 2. An Engineers Certified Cost Estimate for the remaining required improvements; 3. A completed Contract for Construction of remaining required improvements; and 4. A Cash Deposit and Escrow Agreement to guarantee the Contract. ANALYSIS: All of the required subdivision improvements have been completed except for one sidewalk segment The applicant is proposing to "bond -out" for that sidewalk segment as provided for in the county's LDRs. Public Works has reviewed and approved the submitted Engineer's Certified Cost Estimate and corresponding cash escrow amount. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved the submitted Contract for Construction. The cash escrow which represents 115% of the estimated cost to construct the remaining sidewalk segment, has been submitted. It should be noted that all improvements within the Grand Harbor development will be private, with the exception of certain utilities facilities that will be dedicated and guaranteed to Indian River County as required by the Utility Services Department. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval for Grand Harbor Plat 26 and authorize the Chairman to execute the submitted Contract for Construction of remaining required improvements and the Cash Deposit and Escrow Agreement. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application 2. Location Map 3. Plat Layout 4. Contract for Construction (Draft) 5. Cash Deposit and Escrow Agreement (Draft) MAY 21, 2002 -14-