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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27, 2010 WOODS Development of MN. "1 he Mayor noted that the City Planner, City Engineer, and the Planning Commission have recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to conditions. "the City Planner reviewed the history of the property noting the previous development proposal that consisted of 16single-family lots along both sides of a street extending into the property. Three of these lots were proposed to be located in the City of Maplewood. After negotiation by the City Council with the developer, this proposed development (Richie Place) provided for future east and west street connections. The Planner noted that the Preliminary Plat approval for Richie Place has lapsed, and that developer is no longer involved with this property. The Planner reviewed the Gervais Woods Preliminary Plat, under consideration this evening. This plat consists of 11 lots on asingle-loaded street that curves through the property. East and west road extensions have been provided with temporary turn-arounds at the end of each connection as required by the City Engineer. There is some vacant landscaped area along the west side of the street. Four of the lots have backyard areas in Maplewood, but all houses will be located in Little Canada. There will be some issues for the two cities to work out relative to this situation. The City Planner reported that City staff is recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat subject to compliance with a number of planning and engineering conditions. The Planner noted that his recommendation relative to proposed Outlot C has been addressed by the developer through a reconfiguration of lot lines. The remaining Outlot C is located in the City of Maplewood and will be sold to the adjacent property owner in Maplewood. The City Administrator reported that a couple of years ago the City extended sewer and water up through the Kuhlman Lane area with the potential to extend these utilities across the Battista and Himmelbach properties and then to the propei•Cy under consideration this evening. This will allow the developer of Gervais Woods to avoid the installation of a lift station. The developer is agreeable to contribute an amount equivalent to lifC station construction to offset the cost of extending these utilities to the proposed Gervais Woods development. The Administrator noted the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission for an easement between two lots for pedestrian/trail access from the development to the wetland area. "the developer is agreeable to providing this easement. Nathan Fair, Landmark Development of Minnesota and Hanson Builders, appeared before the Council relative to the proposed Gervais Woods Preliminary Plat. He indicated that the developer is in agreement with all 2