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P.C. Minutes - January 26, 1994 Page 2 4. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will review the project for impact on federal protected wetlands. 5. The City has not as yet received site approval for the proposed septic systems from Washington County. In addition to the variances and permits, the City has concern regarding establishing the ordinary groundwater tables for the site and the need to obtain easements for slope maintenance where roadway cuts are necessary. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and approval of the variance to the cul-de-sac length subject to the special conditions, but does not recommend bituminous curb and gutter in any area of the subdivision. Mr. Wayne Tower of Pioneer Engineering reviewed the subdivision with the Planning Commission. He stated that all 22 lots (5.2 acre average) have received approval for on site septic systems from Washington County. Mr. Tower stated that Lot 1, block 1 will require a mound septic system. Rice Creek Watershed has given concept approval but is requesting they reconfigure the roadway to the northwest to avoid the protected wetland. Because of the beaver dams on the property, the DNR protected wetland in the center of the property is larger than usual. The developer has contracted with a licensed trapper to remove the beaver. With this accomplished, the pond will be reduced in size and the developer will be able to avoid crossing this area with the proposed roadway. The DNR has indicated that a routine permit will be required for this development. Mr. Dolan stated that all homes and accessory structures will be approved by the "architectural design committee". Homes will be a minimum of $175,000. A complete set of restrictive covenants will be on file with subdivision application. A minimum landscape plan is also included in the covenants. Mr. Ed Waller questioned the possibility of the roadway to the west being extended (past the temporary cul-de-sac) and felt that 30 acres of the property was wetland and should not be considered as part of the developable land. Motion made by Schumann, seconded by Peltier to recommend approval of the variance request of Dan Dolan Development to construct cul-de-sacs in excess of 600', one 1,150' in length and one temporary cul-de-sac 2,500' in the proposed Duck Pass Development. Members voting AYE: Davis, Schumann, Agness, Rubenzer, Peltier Members voting NAY: Kellison, Olson Motion made by Kellison, seconded by Agness to require concrete curb and gutter throughout the proposed development of Duck Pass. All aye, motion passed.