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1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 1994 Council Member Kuether said that she would rather see the accessory building requirements tied to a percentage of square feet on the parcel rather than tied to a particular zoning. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat, Pine Ridge III - Developer, Rick Carlson is requesting preliminary plat approval for Pine Ridge III. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this request and have recommended approval with 13 conditions outlined in the "green sheet" dated July 22, 1994. The subdivision consists of 19 single family lots on a 10 acre site which lies east of Ware Road and south of Pine Ridge 1st Addition. The property is zoned R -1X and the proposed density conforms to the Zoning Ordinance standards. The setback requirements, lot width, lot area, lot depth and length of blocks all meet or exceed the Zoning Ordinance requirements. The lot configuration is considered positive and responds to the site's design parameters. Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 will be required to obtain access from Ware Road. This does cause concern regarding driveways accessing the City's Municipal State Aid Road, Ware Road. Concern was also expressed regarding the need to extend sewer and water utility lines to these lots along side lot lines of other lots. Easements would be required to provide access for maintenance purposes. The street configuration is influenced by the wetlands on the site. Right- of-way should be dedicated for the future improvement of Ware Road. Some mitigation of the wetland/drainageway will be necessary to accommodate the proposed extension of Coyote Trail. The wetland mitigation plan and the grading plan must be submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers and the Rice Creek Watershed District for their review. A utility plan must be provided and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Easements must be provided for the utilities where necessary and a 12 foot wide trail has been proposed along the plat's northern border. The trail and park dedication is subject to Park Board approval. Council Member Bergeson noted concern because there are 13 items to be completed and sometimes this is difficult for staff to keep track of everything. Ms. Wyland explained that it is normal for many items to be incomplete at the time the preliminary plat approval is requested. All items will be resolved prior to the final plat approval. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the 13 items listed on the July 22, 1994 "green sheet". Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 7