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The City Council reviewed the preliminary plat application for a second time at the City Council meeting on August 24th. At that time, the stormwater management plan for the proposed subdivision had not yet been formally approved by the watershed district. Due to the unique circumstances of this site and the concerns raised by residents, the City Council tabled the preliminary plat application until more information related to stormwater management was available from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). Based on the feedback from the City Council and residents, the developer made several adjustments to the preliminary plat. This included the removal of a majority of the retaining wall along the west side of the site which will reduce the amount of grading and soil correction required. The total lot count was also reduced from 8 to 7, decreasing the overall density of the site. The street grade was also reduced from 8.0% to 7.5% with a 2.5% grade near the intersection with Edgerton Street. The City Council reviewed the revised site plan and proposed variances at the November 30 City Council meeting and voted to deny the request as presented. In December, city staff met with the City Attorney and the developer to determine the best course of action. Two alternative site plans were presented at the City Council workshop on January 11, 2023. A final site plan was brought back for review at the City Council workshop on January 26 and was approved at the February 8, 2023, City Council meeting. A summary of the review and approval process for the Villas of Gervais Lake subdivision is as follows: APPROVAL TIMELINE • July 14, 2022 – Planning Commission o Reviewed Preliminary Plat and Variance request from the developer o Recommended approval to the City Council • July 27, 2022 – City Council Meeting o Preliminary Plat and Variance – Preliminary Plat Tabled o Requested more information from Ramsey-Washington Watershed District • August 11, 2022 – Planning Commission Meeting o Recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat and Variance to the City Council • August 24, 2022 – City Council Meeting o Preliminary Plat and Variance Tabled until approval of final stormwater management plan is approved by Ramsey-Washington Watershed District • November 30, 2022 – City Council Meeting o Public Hearing on Proposed Preliminary Plat and Variance (lot depth) o Variance request denied by City Council • January 11, 2023 – City Council Workshop o Proposed layout options for site plan changes presented • January 26, 2023 – City Council Workshop o Proposed final site plan presented and recommended for Public Hearing • February 8, 2024 – City Council Meeting o Public Hearing on proposed Preliminary and Final Plat o Preliminary and Final Plat Approved 4-0