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d J C JOHNSON CONSULTANTS, INC. " 6601 - 75th Ave. N. Phone: (612) 566-6158 ..............: Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1429 Fax: (612) 5664374 February 15, 1999 Planning Commissioners City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Dear Planning Commissioners: Re: Amendment of Preliminary Plat Behm's Century Farm 5th Addition Mr. Gary Uhde is requesting to amend the preliminary plat for the Behm's Century Farm project. The purpose of the amendment is to incorporate the revised wetland delineation north of County Ditch 10 and east of Mustang Lane and at the same time modify the trail and open space plan to preserve some of the ecological resources within the project. �.� We have been working with the City Staff to determine the best way to provide additional trails and 'greenways' within the project. The preliminary plat amendment adds two trails to the plan. One trail will follow the drainage swale and connect to the existing park area west of Mustang Lane. The other trail will loop around the Lino Air Park land and will eventually extend into the Molitor site north of the Air park. In order to fit the trail between the north end of 4th Addition, the east-west street(Palomino) and the existing Williams Pipe Line along the south edge of Palomino, it will be necessary to grant a lot depth variance to lots 1 & 2 in Block 4. The lots do meet the lot area criteria. Lot 7 Block 4 will require a significant building setback to avoid the easement for the Williams Pipe Line. The lot width at the standard 30 foot setback is less than 80 feet but will have a lot width of over 95 feet at the increased setback. The lot width at the right-of- way line is also reduced due to the trail connection to the cul-de-sac. The amended preliminary Plat will provide an improved lot layout and will allow integration of some of the 'greenway' concepts into the 5th Addition plan. thank you for your consideration. Sincerely y s, John C. J on, P.E.