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Page 7 Sidewalks, Trails, and Park Dedication The applicant is proposing an eight foot trail throughout the development as shown in the trails plan to connect between Farnham Avenue North and eventually north to 165th Street North, with future development. The applicant has shown a trail along both road connections to the north, which allows more options for future connections to the north as well as provide a more consistent and linear corridor. The applicant is also proposing a trail connection to the west that will provide access into the City -owned park land that is adjacent to the development. The applicant has stated that there will be an additional mowed, passive trail along the ditch on the east side of the development. The passive trail will be consistent with making connections within the Greenway Corridor as indicated in the 2040 Comprehensive Place. Staff is comfortable with the trail connections and location. Land dedication is not preferred as there is future park property to the west and Frog Hollow, an active park, constructed to the south. The park dedication fee is currently $2,400 per unit for a total of $208,800 for the development. Utilities As identified in the City's Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan, a 24 inch trunk watermain will need to be extended north from the water tower location. The 24 inch water main will be extended north throughout the development with the City paying for oversizing costs. As identified in the City's Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan, a 36 inch trunk main is identified as a connection to the Met Council Interceptor. The proposed plan identifies a connection to the Interceptor at approximately 1320 feet south of 165th Street North, which requires a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The applicant will be required to obtain approval from the Metropolitan Council for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment prior to final plat. The applicant is also required to get a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District to allow ditch crossing for the utility connection to the east. Easements The applicant shall obtain the appropriate easement documents for a 50-foot easement along the north property line as well as a 50-foot easement through the adjacent property to the east. This easement shall follow the northern property lines from the adjacent property and extend north to 165th Street North in order to accommodate for future utility extensions. Stormwater Management/Wetlands The applicant is meeting rate control and water quality requirements through multiple stormwater ponds that are adjacent and hydraulically connected to the various wetlands throughout the property. Due to the proximity of a stormwater pond to JD3, the applicant has applied for and received Conditional Approval Pending Receipt of Changes (CAPROC) for a Rule I Permit with