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Within the City, applications for variances are reviewed individually based on their own findings and do not constitute setting a precedent. City Engineer and Public Works Director Comments: The City Engineer and Public Works Director have reviewed the proposal and have provided the following comment as well as a detailed letter that is attached: ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1. City will provide Standard Detail Plates for construction 2. We recommend installation of surmountable concrete curb and gutter 3. Final plans and specifications need to be submitted for approval 4. Soil borings and geotechnical report is required 5. City needs a copy of the approved wetland delineation report 6. City needs a construction schedule and Statement of Estimated Quantities 7. Stormwater calculations are needed along with a narrative demonstrating how compliance with the watershed’s standards are met. 8. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height will need a railing or fence adjacent to it. They will also need to be designed by a structural engineer. 9. The erosion control plan shall include street sweeping on Labore Road after construction activity. 10. Easements will need to be obtained over any utilities and access to sanitary sewer MH2 and MH3 will need to be available at all times. 11. Gate valves should be included on all hydrant leads. 12. Permits will be required from various agencies a. Department of Health-Watermain Extension b. MPCA-Sanitary Sewer Extension c. MPCA-NPDES General Stormwater Permit d. LGU & COE-Utility Exemption for Sanitary Sewer within Wetland Area Park Dedication: The proposal will warrant park dedication fees as the parcel to be split is a creation of a new single- family units. This park dedication fee will be assessed at the time of the Development Agreement to be paid to the City. The 2021 Fee Schedule states that the park charge for residential developments is $3,500 per unit. Comprehensive Plan: The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan states that this R-1 Single Family Residential District is to remain R-1 in the Future Land Use Map and is reserved for density range of 2 to 4 units/acres, the density of this project is 2.12 units/acres with a net area of 7.08 acres and (15) units. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission, at their December 9, 2020 meeting, reviewed the application and recommended unanimous approval to the City Council.