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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. MEMORANDUM TO: Little Canada Mayor and City Council FROM: James Vick DATE: 13 August 1984 RE: Cecka Preliminary Plat FILE NO: 758.09 - 84.30 RgTERIZi AUG 14 1984 CITY OF LITTLE CANADA BACKGROUND Mr. James Cecka has submitted a preliminary plat for property located south of County Road D, approximately midway between Payne Avenue and Greenbrier Street. In 1982, the northern portion of this land was platted as Sylvan Estates. The current subdivision up for review will divide the remaining portion of the land not platted with Sylvan Estates. At the 25 July City Council meeting, Mr. Cecka presented his proposed plat. This plat had a few changes from the site plan distributed to the City staff. The City Engineer requested topographic information before he could make a recom- mendation, the City Council voiced concerns to area circulation due to changes to the Allen Avenue Plan, and Mr. Cecka did not agree with the recommendations of the Park Commission for park land dedication. As a result, the natter was tabled for further study. A revised site plan, including topography has been submitted for review. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS Grading and Drainage. While the revised site. plan has included topographic information, it gives us little detail as to grading and drainage. Under- standably, grading will be at a minimum due to the near -level topography, however, drainage and stormwater ponding are critical in this region of the City and may require some alterations of the existing grade. The City Engineer should be consulted for drainage patterns and ponding locations of this area. County Ditch 7B is shown on the site plan. It currently exists with improper slope and inconsistent cross - section between Arcade Street and County Road D at Payne Avenue. Improvements to the ditch have been recommended by the Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District in the 5 year Capital Improvements Program. This issue should be resolved prior to subdivision approval and ease- ments should be provided for construction and maintenance of this project. The Watershed District should be consulted for technical assistance and project review. . 71 4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite 420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925 -9420