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The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing roadway as a private road operated and maintained by a Homeowner's Association. The private roadway will lie within what is proposed as Outlot A. The creation of Outlot A, for this purpose, will need to be evaluated by the City Attomey. The applicant originally proposed to widen the existing driveway to 20 feet using Class 5 gravel. The proposed improvements are intended to keep traffic to a minimum and maintain the existing rural character of the property. However, the applicant subsequently submitted a proposal, at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting, that the existing driveway be upgraded to the minimum width of Rolling Hills Drive noting that this street did not currently meet City standards. His request included an addendum to the association agreement that would require upgrading the private drive within six months of the City upgrading Rolling Hills Drive. 20 feet is the minimum required width for an access road to accommodate emergency vehicles as set forth in the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. Staff is in the process of evaluating the existing roadway widths servicing the proposed development. However, it should be noted that the existing widths of streets should not be a determining factor in evaluating requirements for new improvements. The applicant is also proposing to upgrade the roadway with Class 5 gravel or recycled materials to a minimum depth of 4 inches over new areas and two inches over existing. Staff will need to further evaluate the proposed gravel base to determine the adequacy of the road to support, at a minimum, emergency service vehicles. Bituminous surfacing of the roadway is preferred. Easements Public drainage and utility easements are provided on the preliminary plat being 10 feet in width and adjoining all lot lines as required by City Ordinance. Additional drainage and utility easements will need to be dedicated to cover all existing wetlands on the site. Sewage Treatment Soil borings provided by the applicant indicate the ability of the newly created Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 to accommodate two standard mound systems on each lot. Park Dedication/Open Space The City's Park Board has not had an opportunity to review the request. However, the City's 1992 Park Plan and Development Guide identifies a proposed trail corridor from Cedar Street, through what is now the Clearwater Creek subdivision, and extending southerly to link up with Otter Lake Road. 5