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Planning & Zoning Board December 10, 1997 Page 4 Boulevard, which is anticipated to be extended southward in the future. As a condition of preliminary plat approval, the Northern Lights Boulevard right -of -way should be expanded to 80 feet in accordance with Section 302.03(1) of the Subdivision Ordinance. 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. Mr. Brixius 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. With filling of the wetlands, a new drainage system is proposed to extend along the northern and eastern property lines with a ponding collection area on the eastern side of 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. Park dedication should be subject to review by the City Park Board. The extreme northeast 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. Storage of underground fuel tanks and proper MPCA positioning and installation must also be addressed. • 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. 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. 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. 7. The 100 -year flood plain elevation, building pad elevations, and street elevations are identified. 8. The Park Board provides recommendation regarding park dedication requirements. 9. The City Engineer provides comment and recommendation regarding: •