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very unusual for a site to have zero runoff in existing conditions, however this site currently infiltrates stormwater very well. Based on the Ramsey-Washington Watershed rules, any increase in runoff rates for a proposed development would require a variance. The current stormwater management plan maintains the zero runoff rate, however final soil conditions have not been verified. This will be provided prior to consideration of approval of the Preliminary Plat currently anticipated at the August 24th City Council meeting. At the Watershed District meeting on November 2, 2022, the Watershed issued an approval of the project providing that the provisions of the permit are met. Park Dedication: Per City Code, parcels that are subdivided are subject to a park dedication fee of either a portion of the land donated to the City or a fee in lieu of donated land. This will be negotiated through the Development Agreement process. Comprehensive Plan: The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan states that the R-1 Low Density Residential District is reserved for a density range of 2.5 to 4 units/acres. The density of this project is stated below: • Total acres: 3.13 acres (136,342 sf) • Total (infrastructure) area: 0.62 acres (26,717 sf) of proposed right-of-way • Outlot A which includes the floodplain area (23,987 sf) has been netted out Density: 7 units/ Net acres 1.96 acres (85,638 sf) is 3.57 units/acre Public Comments: City staff has received two comments related to this proposal prior to the Planning Commission meeting on July 14th. At the meeting on the 14th as well as July 27th, August 11th, and August 24th there was additional public comment related to the development. These comments are listed in the minutes for the Planning Commission meeting and the areas of concern are noted below: • Lot sizes could be made larger • Concerns on Edgerton access/driveway/slope • Continue watershed involvement in review of the development • Concerns for stormwater impact • Concerns about privacy for homes on Schletty • Preferred front yard setback variances to rear yard setback variances – there has been a request from a resident to have the front yard setbacks be 25 feet and the rear yard setbacks be 35 feet on the west side of the parcels. There is concern of driveway slope in accommodating this type of request and has not been engineered currently. The City can take a closer look if given Council direction. Planning Commission: At their meeting on July 14th and August 11th, the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council, with the following conditions: • Concerns with minimum lot size