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• • Planning & Zoning Board June 14, 2000 Page 5 Staff reviewed the proposed lot configuration of this 36.76 acre parcel to create 77 single family lots. The location of cul -de -sacs was pointed out and a review provided of the transportation and access issues, utilities, parks, and trails. Chair Schaps arrived at 7:13 p.m. Staff also noted the recommendation of the Environmental Board for a 50 -foot buffer around the forest on the east edge of the site, infiltration and overland runoff design where possible, open spaces to be incorporated into the design, use of native vegetation, a buffer around the wetland, and deep tilling of topsoil. Staff explained that while some of these recommendations were included in the preliminary plat consideration, some were found impractical and not included. Staff recommended approval of the Bluebill Ponds Prelimin m '= with the following conditions: 1. All permits required by the Rice Creek Watershe•Q `t be obtained prior to any site grading. 2. Utility, grading, and drainage plans must o rov from the City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District prior to 3. The City Engineer's comments in his mo'' „June 1, 2000 must be addressed to his satisfaction prior to site grading. 4. The tree preservation plan shal i according to the City Environmental Specialist memo of 6/1/00 • 'o �. r e�_'.ding. 5. Plantings around wetlan. a : + �o tF> shall be as recommended by the City Environmental Specia ' t all be included in the development agreement. 6. The developer muse • ®n ed approvals from Anoka County for access to Main Street and work in t-of-way. 7. Park dedicate •he of a cash payment shall be required as recommended by the Park Boar Mr. Corson noted on of to the south has no street access and the other has the road extended only one -half way through. He asked if it would be difficult to extend it in the future. Mr. Smyser stated the property owner to the southwest of that area was not interested in extending the road and the adjacent property owner to the east indicated interest to have the road extended only one -half way through their lot. Mr. Corson asked if trails will be constructed in this project. Mr. Smyser stated there has been extensive discussions held on that matter and staff does not believe it is appropriate to create trails since there are no scenic amenities. Pedestrian and bicycle access can be accommodated in the roadway on this project. Mr. Schilling asked if discussion occurred about isolating the church property from this development. Mr. Smyser stated the church has not indicated interest in that option. If it becomes an issue in the future, it can be addressed.