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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None, Case#7: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of White Oak Addition: Case of Wurm-Paumen Properties, LLC Principal planner Trudgeon stated that Wurm-Paumen Properties have applied for preliminary plat approval to develop 29.2 acres on Ramsey Boulevard at 158th Lane NW. The property is zoned R-1 Residential and is. located in the Rural Developing Area. The proposed major subdivision is a replat of the Kruger homestead that will create five lots that are all over the required minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. Darrel Kruger owns a 28.5-acre parcel on Ramsey Boulevard south of 159th Lane NW. The developer, Wurm-Paumen Properties, LLC, is applying for a major subdivision that proposes five new lots, all of which are larger than the 2.5-acre minimum required in the R-l, Rural Developing Area. The existing homestead is located on proposed Lot 5, which will be removed. Lot 5 also contains a second dwelling unit that will be removed as part of the development. The plat also contains Outlot A (approximately 0.7 acres) which is located across Ramsey Boulevard from the main tract. The outlot is entirely wetland. Wurm-Paumen Properties, LLC is proposing to extend 158t~ Lane NW into the parcel to provide access to four of the lots. Due to the substantial amount of wetland on the property, Lot 1 will require access from Country Road 56. The property is also subject to the Ramsey Park and Trail Plan and will be required to dedicate a 75-ft. trail corridor connecting Central Park and Elm Crest Park. A revised preliminary plat was submitted that shows the trail corridor. The exact area of the trail will need to be verified before the Park Commission can draft a formal Park Dedication recommendation. Staff recommended preliminary plat approval contingent on City Staff Re.view Letter dated August 29, 2002, revised September 17, 2002. Councilmember Kurak inquired if the DNR permits and the Lower Rum River permits had been addressed. Ross Abel, John Oliver & Associates, stated that he spoke with Tom Hovey from the DNR and he informed them that if they limit the impact on the wetland to less than 400 square feet, a permit will not be required by the DNR. They have submitted their application to the Lower Rum River and it was his understanding that they moved to approve the permit at their last meeting. Principal City Engineer Olson replied that the Lower Rum River did approve the permit.' Councilmember Hendriksen stated that just off Ramsey BOulevard there is an area that is being mowed that has not been mowed for years and inquired if that is the area being proposed for development. Mr. Abel. replied that the developer has done some mowing on the property to accommodate viewing by the Park Commission. -126- City CounciFSeptemher 24, 2002 Page 2'6 of 33 i I I I I I' I I I I I I 1 I I' 1 I I I