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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 width standards. The November preliminary plat contained lots that had lot depths and double frontage lots which were deficient. The situation has been corrected in the preliminary plat under consideration by the City Council. A number of double frontage lots are included in the current proposed plat and where these lots abut streets a detailed landscaping plan will be required which shows some type of screening of rear lot areas and side yards. Set Backs. All lots have sufficient areas to meet R-1 setback standards. Streets. Generally, the proposed street layout is consistent with that illustrated upon the previously submitted sketch plan and offers a positive circulation pattern. A number of concerns regarding streets were raised by staff. Streets A and E end in a long dead end street. Street A has a loop pattern to the west, however, Street E has a potential problem if development to the south does not occur. To address the concern, staff has asked that this be one of the final phases of development and if land to the south does not develop a loop street arrangement be made to internalize all traffic to avoid long dead end streets. At the end of Street A, the need for a temporary cul-de-sac does exist as platted now and potentially in the future. All street widths meet the 60 foot requirement and access is via Otter Lake Road. An Anoka County permit will be required for any plat receiving access via a county street. Park Dedication. Per the City's Park Dedication Ordinance, the applicant is required to dedicate 10 percent of the land or cash in lieu of land dedication. The applicant has responded to the Park Boards request for both parks and trails area within the plat. Wetlands. The wetlands have been delineated and have been reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed Board as being accurate. Any approval of the grading and draining plan is subject to the review of the City Engineer and the Rice Creek Watershed Board. Phasing Plan. The applicant is proposing to develop in phases. Mr. Olson will describe this aspect of the plat. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the preliminary plat and voted to deny the plat. The concerns included transportation, traffic and the ability of the streets to accommodate the development. The Board also raised questions about the accuracy of the wetland delineations. These issues can be addressed more directly. PAGE 7 1