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-216- the east into Evergreen Point. Per the Planning Commission's request at the time of sketch plan review, another public street has been incorporated into the plat that provides access to the west. The street to the west will be signed as a furore through street, ft was also noted at the time of sketch plan review that a majority, of the driveways were onto the public streets. The developer has reworked the public streets and private driveway collectors, and reoriented buildings so that now 79 of the 126 driveways will access onto private collectors. The City Engineer has revised the specifications for curbing to allow fbr surmountable curb. Details have been submitted and appear to be similar to curbing allowed in other new developments. A preliminary grading and drainage plan has been provided. In summary, the development needs to provide plans on providing overflows and/or outlets that will comply with the requirements of the Lower Rum River Watershed management Organization (WMO) and the City. The project is also subject to the review and permit-ting process of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (~[O) and MPCA. A preliminary utility plan has also been received. City Staff. and' the developers have been working very closely to coordinate the design and installation of the utilities in Sunflower Ridge and Evergreen Point to the e~t and Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd and 3rd Addition to the north. The Comprehensive Stormwater Plan for the area was updated by Hakanson .anderson. The final plat should encumber ail wetlands and storrnwater ponds with drainage and utility easements. There should also be a 10 foot drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of the plat and easements for any temporary cul-de-sacs that the City requires. The Planning Commission conducted the preliminary plat public hearing on May 2~d. There were no verbal or written comments submitted. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends preliminary plat approval subject to compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated April 24, 2002, revision dated May 23, 2002. Council Action: Motion to approve the preliminary plat for Sunflower Ridge contingent upon approval of the rezoning to R-3 Urban Residential and compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated April 24, 2002, revision dated May 23, 2002. Review Checldist: Principal P tanner Principal City; Engineer Parks & Utilities Supervisor C C 05/28/02