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• Planning & Zoning Board April 13, 2005 Page 19 Staff stated applicant had requested approval of a preliminary plat for a residential development called Marshan Meadows. The site is north of the Gethesemene Church, between Lake Drive and Marshan Lake. The proposal includes a creation of 20 single - family lots. The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the zoning for the site. Review of the submittal has resulted in the need for a variance for the dimension of one lot. Design of this plat is completed by the location of an existing road, location of an existing road easement, and the shoreland requirements for larger lot sizes along the lake and a large setback from the lake. Staff presented their analysis and recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. A variance for the lot depth of Lot 2, Block 1 is approved. 2. The existing well must be properly capped and the existing septic system must be properly abandoned per all applicable requirements. 3. The new plan revised April 2005 must receive a permit from RWCD prior to City Council approval of a final plat. 4. Park dedication shall be cash in the amount of $41,500 shall be paid (20 lots @ $2075). 5. Issues discussed in the March 28, 2005 TKDA memo must be addressed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 6. The Stage Coach Trail and the water line shall be constructed to the south property line as shown in the April 4, 2005 plans. 7. A temporary cul -de -sac shall be constructed on the north end of the property. 8. Lot line easements shall be shown on the final plat. 9. Right of entry along Lake Drive shall be dedicated to Anoka County on the final plat. 10. Anoka County permit requirements shall be met for the new road access to Lake Drive, including improvements to Lake Drive. 11. A conservation easement shall be granted over the drainage and utility easement along the wetlands bordering the lake. Easement restrictions shall be defined prior to City Council approval of the final plat. 12. The entry monument sign must comply with the sign ordinance. The developer must submit information regarding ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the monument sign. This must be provided prior to City Council review of the final plat. 13. Reexamine the tree species near the ponds to ensure viable species are planted. Chair Rafferty continued the public hearing at 11:04 p.m. Chair Rafferty invited anyone for or against this application to make comment. J.P. Houchins, 7284 Stagecoach Trail, asked what would happen to the trail around the lake. Mr. Smyser replied there was a trail running through the existing neighborhood. He stated the trail plan for the City has the trail going along the shoulder of the roadway, but the trail would not be required to go along the lakeshore. DRAFT MINUTES