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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 Administrator pointed out, however, that there are grade issues that would still have to be dealt with. The Administrator indicated that a road extension into the Beam Avenue area will likely need some wetland mitigation, which is feasible. The Administrator also noted the need for bringing utilities into the area, with sewer likely coming from Maplewood and watermain from Little Canada. These issues are being explored. It was noted that the properties to the east of Richie Place which would involve the extension of the temporary cul-de-sac to Beam Avenue are the Himmelbach, Scully, and Battista properties. Blesener noted that the City Council is addressing the preliminary plat for 13 lots proposed in Little Canada. The City of Maplewood will address the 3 lots proposed in that City. The Planner replied that that was correct. He indicated that he has had some discussions on his plat with Maplewood planning staff. Phil Soby, Lauren Development, appeared before the Council and reviewed the proposed Preliminary Plat for Richie Place. He reported that he has had some discussion with the City of Maplewood at staff level about detaching the three lot area from Maplewood and annexing it to Little Canada. However, this is just discussion at this point. Soby reported that Lauren Development would like to proceed with the Preliminary Plat for the 13 lots in Little Canada at this time. The 3 other lots will be handled in a separate plat. Soby reported that at the concept level there was discussion relating to wetlands, run-off onto adjacent properties particularly the Gores property, and cul-de-sac length. There was also the recommendation that potential future road access to both the east and west properties be provided for. Soby reported that it is his opinion that the road connections proposed as part of the Preliminary Plat are in the best possible location for the neighboring properties. Soby reviewed a revised layout of the Richie Place Preliminary Plat which was modified in response to the City Engineer's comments. He noted that the primary modifications combine the two ponds that were proposed and locate the pond to the north of the end of the street. Soby indicated that the grading and drainage for the development will reduce the amount of run-off from this property, particularly towards the Gores property. Soby indicated that the Gores have a drainage problem cun•ently, and while the development of the Richie property will not eliminate their problem, it will help them. Blesener asked about Watershed review of the development. The City Engineer reported that the plat meets the Watershed's requirements. One 8