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Findings of Fact for Approval Preliminary Plat - Gervais Woods Little Canada, Minnesota 1. Gervais Woods is a proposed plat of single family lots, all of which meet the zoning ordinance regulations for area, width, and other applicable zoning standards. 2. The proposed platted area is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for low density residential uses. 3. The proposed Gervais Woods plat is consistent with the land use plan. 4. Each of the proposed lots exhibits a buildable area consistent with the zoning requirements for single family homes, subject to coordination with the City of Maplewood for preliminary lots crossing the municipal border. 5. The proposed plat complies with all requirements of the City's ordinances, provided required conditions are met. 6. The plat provides future access to other portions of the neighboring properties which would otherwise be landlocked and unusable in accordance with Subdivision Ordinance requirements. 7. The proposed cul-de-sac on Woodland Drive meets the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance as temporary, and is therefore exempt from the 500 foot maximum length for cul-de-sac streets.. 8. The development of the proposed plat will provide an opportunity to extend both public sanitary sewer and water systems to other properties in the area which do not have access to full services. 9. The lack of current public sanitary sewer and water in the area constitutes a hazard to environmental conditions and public safety. 10. The proposed plat improves stormwater runoff, water quality, and flooding conditions in the area through the use of detention and infiltration ponding to divert and control stormwater which is currently a threat to adjoining property. 11. The applicant has complied with the City's requests for information and met the requirements for Preliminary Plat applications.