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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 excessive, and hopes to bring to Council in January a revision to that standard as it pertains arterial streets. Therefore, Staff suggests that a 60 -foot right -of -way is appropriate in this instance. All lots demonstrate compliance with applicable GB District setback requirements. There is a number of wetlands located on the subject property, and a mitigation plan has been submitted to and approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District. The grading and drainage plan remains subject to approval by the City Engineer. Ms. Wyland explained that plat approval would end at the southern boundary of Outlot A, and it is recommended that the southern boundary be designated consistently on the plat. Easements will be required over this drainage swale and ponding area. Additionally, utility and drainage easements will be required along all lot lines. Utilities are subject to review by the City Engineer. The Park Board has reviewed this request, and no action has been taken as dedication is applicable to buildings as they are constructed. The extreme northwest portion of the subject site lies within the City's 100 -year flood plain, bringing into question the need for proper elevation of the streets and building pads, as well as recognition of hydric soils with respect to possible development limitations. A letter of map revision from FIMA will be a condition of approval of this project. The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on this item, and Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat, based on the following conditions: 1. Consideration is given to expanding the width of Lot 2, Block 1 in a manner such that it is consistent with other lot widths within the subdivision. 2. The right -of -way width of Northern Lights Boulevard is expanded from 60 feet to 80 feet in accordance with City subdivision standards for commercial/industrial streets. (Staff intends to present a revision to this standard for Council consideration.) 3. A wetland mitigation plan is submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 4. Consideration is given to identifying full development of the property (future lot configuration) on the preliminary plat and establishing an outlot (or outlots) on the final plat to accommodate future development phases. Although Staff recommended approval of the preliminary plat at this time, Ms. Wyland suggested that, in the event there is a buyer for Lot 1 only, at the time of final platting consideration be given to platting all but Lot 1 as an outlot allowing for flexibility in marketing the balance of the site on a parcel by parcel basis with minor modification to the preliminary plat. 5. The preliminary plat and grading plan depictions of Outlot A are revised to be graphically consistent. 6. Soil borings are taken which demonstrate the buildability of the subject property. 14