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• • Planning & Zoning Board April 10, 2002 Page 7 . However, the proposed building pad for Lot 20, Block 8 encroaches into the 30 -foot setback for a local street (side yard). He explained this lot would need to be modified to conform to district standards. Staff explained in addition, ponds and wetland areas would mandate a significant setback between proposed building sites and existing homes on adjacent properties. He stated the building pad for Lot 2, Block 4 extended to within 18 feet of the existing wetland and proposed 100 year High Water Elevation. He stated every effort should be made to maximize the usable yard space on this lot. With respect to street and block design, he noted the site had two accesses, one from Birch Street at the existing Pheasant Hills Drive, an one at the Sherman Lake Road intersection. He noted Street A extended southerly ® evelopment from Birch Street, looped back and tied into Street B. He sta d e � was proposed to extent from Birch Street to the easterly property lin e d r ,t to •rovide a connection for future development to the east. There ar = � • se s which intersected with either Street A or Street B. Staff recommended providing a street stub to eastern` erty line for future street extension, the developer should demonstraf " ®e street a' ld service the adjacent parcel. Staff noted there was a large wet a co 4 least of the proposed street stub that would limit future alignment optio d• ri 1 - street abutted the St. Paul Water Utility property, which cones e�mg ge diameter water main. This might cause conflicts with the s sewer r main stubs as well as the roadways. Staff stated the wad- . ty was ctrf y reviewing the proposal for possible impacts. Should the street be e to the east property line, the applicant would be required to provide k ant ea " or cul -de -sac to be constructed until the street was extended. e`'a'k �nr "aa o bey red at the street terminus indicating the future extension of Staff indicate was pro A d as a large loop at the southern half of the development. While �hi sectio d two access points, they form the same intersection and create a situation � to •a ong cul -de -sac. Staff had evaluated other alignment options, however it app - e t tat these would cause additional wetland impacts. Staff stated they were reviewing this issue with the Public Safety Department and the Centennial Lakes Fire Department to determine if there were any access concerns with the proposed layout. Staff stated they were also recommending that the applicant evaluate a possible street stud alignment to the south of the development in the approximate location of Street G. This would allow for a future connection with East Holly Drive. The 2001 Transportation Plan identified East Holly Drive as a Minor Collector and proposed its future connection with Holly Drive to the west and Ash Street (County Road J) to the south. While these projects were not planned in the near term, it would be practical to reserve the option to connect this subdivision to Holly Drive in the future. With respect to grading and drainage, staff stated a grading plan had been submitted and was subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. A Rice Creek Watershed DRAFT MINUTES