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F E �- 4 -9 4 F IR I 1 e @ 2 6 P - 4 wetlaxds. The subject site contains two wetlands, both of which require some mitigation to subdivide the land and install streets as indicated in the Preliminary Plat. The applicants have obtained approval of the wetland mitigation plan shown in Exhibit D from both the Army Corps of Engineers and the Rice Creek Watershed District (see Exhibit B). Street Configuration. The proposed layout of streets is viewed as appropriate given the land zoned R, Rural District which abuts the subject property to the east and south that subsequently requires minimum lot sizes of 10 acres. The parcels which exist in this vicinity at the present time are all 10 acres or less aid therefore cannot be further subdivided unless brought into the City's MUSA and rezoned and will not require street access from the Pine Ridge Plat. A full cul-de-sac must be provided at the western edge of the property or within the adjacent westerly property via easement dedication. The said cul-de-sac easement will be vacated at such time when the street is extended. Grading and Drainages,, The required ten foot drainage and utility easements have been placed along all lot sines and over wetland areas which should be Subject to the City Engineer's review and comment prior to Preliminary Plat approval. Additionally, a grading and wetland mitigation plan has been submitted which should also be subject to the Engineer's review and comment. Park Dedicaon. The subject plat does not include any provisions for park land dedication as required by ordinance. The City Park Board should provide comment/recommendation as to the appropriate cash contribution. Additionally, trail dedication will be required, although the exact location of the trail has yet to be determined by the City. CONCLUSION Based on the preceding review, it is recommended that the Pine Ridge 11 Preliminary Plat be approved provided the conditions as listed in the Executive Summary of this report are met to the satisfaction of the City. pc: Darrell Schneider Randy Schumacher Richard Carlson 3