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years ago carried an expectation for the smaller standard. Thus, the applicable lot sizes <br />were retained for those parcels. <br />The proposed subdivision shows a retaining wall on Parcel A (the westerly parcel) on <br />both sides of the proposed structure. The wall is necessary to accommodate access to <br />the garage due to the steep grades. Under the City's Subdivision Ordinance, the City <br />can consider whether the necessity for significant retaining walls such as these can <br />affect the reasonableness of the subdivision. The applicant has proposed a grading <br />and stormwater control plan that is designed to handle stormwater from the increased <br />development. With approval of the City Engineer of the grading and drainage, the <br />design can be considered for approval. <br />A part of the grading and drainage plan includes a rain garden along the south <br />boundary which is intended to capture stormwater from the developed area prior to <br />running off toward other property to the south. The Engineer should comment on this <br />design, and address any long-term maintenance requirements for this feature of the <br />subdivision. <br />Summary and Recommendation <br />The proposed subdivision at 716 Labore Road meets the various dimensional standards <br />of the City's zoning ordinance. The City Engineer is providing comment on the <br />stormwater controls on the property. Subject to those comments, planning staff <br />recommends approval of the subdivision as proposed. <br />pc: Kathy Glanzer <br />Steve Westerhaus <br />Lee Elfering <br />Jerry Carlson, 8 Willow Road, North Oaks, MN 55126 <br />7 <br />