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City Council Minutes August 7, 2023 Page 5 of 8 10. The proposed side lot lines for each of the lots are appropriate to accommodate the design/layout of the proposed public right-of-way. 11.All of the proposed lots within the development will be accessed by a new public road, "Firewatch Way." a. The proposed road right-of-way is 66' wide and is designed to accommodate an extension to the parcel located to the west for future development. b. If/when the roadway is extended the"temporary cul-de-sac" identified within Lot 3, Block 2 will be removed and the land area will be returned to the owner of that lot. Z c. The proposed roadway consists of 24' of bituminous surface with ditches terminating in the southwest comer with a 68' radius cul-de-sac. 12. There are no storm drainage improvements proposed for the individual lots. Stormwater runoff generated by the proposed roadway will be management within the right-of-way in accordance with the city's street design standards. 13. Each of the lots will not require a variance to allow their intended purposes. 14. The subject property is not located within the Shoreland Area and no Shoreland soil types have been identified. 15.The vegetative cover of the subject property consists of trees and grasses. 16.A park dedication fee in accordance with Section 9.10 is required for the proposed development. 17.The subject property does not contain wetland area per letter dated June 5, 2023 from Ben Meister, MN Certified Wetland Delineator#1031. 18.The proposed development is consistent with the following goals contained in the comprehensive plan: a. Off-lake residential development should occur in areas that do not excessively add to the service burden of the City. b. Ensure that new development adds to the character of the community and enhances the sense-of-place. Conditions of Approval: 1. (Planning Commission Recommendation) Prior to submittal of the final plat application the applicant shall construct all proposed public improvements in accordance with plans approved by city engineer OR enter into a development agreement (including financial security) with the city for construction of the public improvements. 1 a. (Staff Recommendation after discussion with city attorney) Prior to city execution of the final plat document the developer shall enter into a developer's agreement (including financial security) with the city for construction of public improvements approved by the city engineer. 2. Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1 Block 2 shall be accessed via Firewatch Way,as proposed. There shall not be driveway entrances constructed on County Road 11 to access either of the lots. 3. Natural or manmade stormwater storage areas shall be utilized where needed and shall be designated by drainage and utility easement, if necessary. All storage areas shall be vegetated and designed to lower naturally after a storm. 4. Onsite subsurface sewage treatment systems shall conform with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Standards and the City of Pequot Lakes SSTS standards.