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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 28, 1997 meets requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval subject to: 1. Submission and subsequent approval of the MUSA expansion, which includes the subject property, from the Metropolitan Council. 2. Roadway construction plans must be submitted. Said plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. The cul-de-sac be shortened by 20 feet in order for all lots to meet the City's minimum lot depth requirement. 4. The proposed cul-de-sac is named in accordance with the City's street naming plan. 5. Drainage and utility easements are provided along all lot lines and placed over designated wetland areas. This item should be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 6. The submitted utility plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. A grading and drainage plan be submitted. Said plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 8. A wetland mitigation plan is submitted subject to approval by the Rice Creek Watershed District and City Engineer. 9. All park dedication requirements as determined by the City Park Board are satisfactorily met. 10. Comments of other City staff. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the revised preliminary plat for Behm's Century Farm subject to ten conditions. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. John Johnson, applicant's consulting engineer, suggested an alternative to extend the back lot line of Lots 4 and 5 by twenty feet rather than shortening the cul-de-sac. It was noted this option does not reduce the lot frontage for these two lots. Ms. Wyland agreed this will resolve the lot depth issue. Mr. Johnson added that the adjacent large lot with the wetland area is in excess of several acres and still has adequate building area. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the revised preliminary plat for Behm's Century Farm subject to ten conditions and revising Condition 3 to indicate: In order for all lots to meet the City's minimum lot depth, Lots 4 and 5 will be extended by 20 feet rather than shortening the cul-de-sac by 20 feet. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. In response to Council Member Lyden, Ms. Wyland provided an explanation of how square footage is determined. Motion carried unanimously. Site Plan Review & Minor Subdivision, GNW Machine - Ms. Wyland advised GNW Machine is requesting site plan review and minor subdivision to facilitate the construction of a 40,000 square foot office/warehouse with a 12,000 square foot expansion area. The property is located on the north side of Cedar Street just north of the entrance to the Clearwater Creek residential development. Ms. Wyland reviewed the development history and site plan review of this PAGE 12