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G.9 Approve Wetland Replacement Plan for 165th Street Solar Farm To accommodate the development of a solar facility along 165th Street, Sunrise Energy Ventures (FastSun4, LLC) submitted a revised application based on a previous joint application that was approved in November 2018. The revision includes an increase in avoidable wetland impact that requires replacement from 0.165 acres to 0.197 acres. The applicant is proposing to replace the additional wetlands that are impacted through the purchase of wetland credits. Based on staff s review of the application and supporting documentation, the requirements under the MN Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) have been met. Staff recommends approval of the Sunrise Energy Ventures application for sequencing and wetland replacement. G.10 Approve Resolutions Approving Oneka Place 3rd Addition Final Plat and Development Agreement CPDC — Pratt — Oakwood, LLP, is requesting approval of a final plat and development agreement to plat 54 residential lots and 3 oultlots from the Oneka Place preliminary plat. This will develop a 13.7 acre piece of property legally described as Outlots J and K, Oneka Place. The site is currently vacant. The lots meet the minimum lot standards and requirements for the Oneka Place PUD. Staff recommends approval the resolution approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Oneka Place 3rd Addition. H.1 Update on Waters Edge Water Reuse Project Phase II At the April 1, 2019 City Council meeting the City Council approved the Rice Creek Watershed District Cost -Share Agreement for the Water's Edge Phase 2 Water Reuse Improvement Project. City Engineer Mark Erichson will provide an update to the Council and outline the steps to move the project forward. Staff is recommending City Council approve the resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for the Water's Edge Phase II Water Reuse Improvement Project. I.1 Rosemary Apartments Site Plan, CUP, and Frenchman Place 4th Addition Final Plat MWF Properties, is requesting approval of a site plan and conditional use permit (CUP) for a three story approximately 80,000 square foot apartment building (including underground parking lot) for the property located north of Rosemary Way and west of Everton Avenue. Apartments are allowed in the Medium Density Multiple Family Residential (R-5) with a CUP. The property is 18.15 acres, including several wetlands for a total of 4.6 acres buildable. The density of the project would be ten units per acre, meeting the zoning district regulations. The applicant is also requesting approval of a final plat for Frenchman Place 3rd Addition, consistent with the preliminary plat. At its March 28, 2019, meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request of the applicant. There were a number of residents that spoke at the meeting and raised concerns about affordable housing, building height, storm water drainage, parking, fire protection, and park space. Staff had recommended approval of the applications to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission generally liked the plans but had a few questions on the building height, parking, drainage, and architecture. Most of the same answers above were provided. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the applications, subject to the conditions on the resolutions. The vote was to approve the applications 6 to 1. The nay vote resulted from a concern that the project did not meet the character of the area.