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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 6 being a natural wetland and unbuildable slopes. An attempt to utilize this westerly portion of the property for development activity would require special wetland permits and would negatively impact the sites natural conditions. M/S/P HunUJohnston - to grant the variances to the width to length ratio of 3:1 on Lots 8, 9, 10 and 12 based upon: 1. The granting of these variances would not be detrimental to the public welfare. 2. There are unique, natural features to this site which has created unusual circumstances. The wetland areas and upland slopes need to be preserved and are unbuildable areas. 3. The proposal meets the Intent of RE Zoning District and would not affect the character of the subdivision surrounding properties. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Hunt/Conlin - to approve the preliminary plat of Torre Pines, as presented, with the following conditions (per City Planner Staff Report dated 6-26-95): 1. The park dedication shall be cash in lieu of land. 2. The wetland delineation shall be approved by the Valley Branch Watershed District. 3. The stormwater detention facilities, drainage areas, and ponds must comply with recommendations and approval by the VBWD as stated in their letter dated June 12, 1995. 4. A detailed analysis of trees and other natural vegetation on the site shall be conducted for review and approval by the City Planner. Also, a detailed plan for the entrance island and any signage for the development shall also be reviewed and approved by the City Planner. 5. The parks Director shall inspect the site for Oak Wilt. If there are trees showing signs of Oak Wilt, control measures shall be conducted by the developer as indicated in the Oak Wilt Control Plan. 6. The developer shall comply with all comments by the City Engineer as stated in his letter dated June 12, 1995. 7. An access permit from Washington County shall be submitted to the City. (Motion passed 5-0). Mr. Black was asked to work with the City to resolve the method of platting of the four lots set out for Meehan family (10 acres) before the final plat is submitted. 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Cost estimate for 36th and 37th Street's Drainage Improvements At the May 16, 1995 council meeting, the recommended solution to the drainage problem consisted of constructing three short segment of storm sewer pipe to Intercept the water and/or drain the water from two low areas. If this work was contracted out, it was estimated to cost $14,500. The Public Works Department felt that this work is within their capabilities and can be performed with existing equipment. The city engineer prepared a cost estimate if the Public Works Dept. performed the work. The cost estimate is divided out of pocket material cost and in-house labor and equipment costs. The material cost is estimated to be $5,000, and it would take the city crew about three days to complete. M/S/P Hunt/John - to direct the city engineer to contact the property owners informing them that the city would do the project, split the cost of materials between the City, Mr. Boche and Mr. Strege, and negotiate seeding instead of sod and report back to the Council. (Motion passed 5-0).