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-132- 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 28.5 acres on Ramsey Boulevard at 158th Lane NW. The property is zoned R-1 Resi?tential 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 as well as one outlot. At the October 8, 2002 City Council meeting, staff reported that they had not yet heard from Anoka County regarding the relocated driveway access. Staff also presented information showing that all lots are able to support a septic system with a primary and alternative drainfield site. The City Council also had a discussion regarding the location of the wetland on Lot 1, Block 1, and the possible flooding of the lot. After some discussion, the City Council tabled action on the proposed preliminary plat in order to I.) receive comments from Anoka County regarding access onto County Road 56 (Ramsey Boulevard) and 2) allow City Staff to review the wetland location and the possibility of flooding on Lot 1, Block-1. Since that meeting, staff has received a review letter fzom Jane Pemble of Anoka County regarding access issues for the plat. In addition, City Staff visited the site to look at the location of the wetland and review the possibility of flooding of the lot. Review of the site indicated that the wetlands, as shown on the plat are correctly located and that flooding of the house pad or the driveway is not a concern. Staff recommended preliminary plat approval contingent on compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated August 29, 2002, revised September 17, 2002, revised October 4, 2002, revised October 18, 2002, and Anoka County Highway Department review letter dated October 9, 2002. Principal City Engineer Olson noted that there is an area where they are proposing a driveway directly across 157~' which will require them to cross a small portion, of wetland. The developer does have a WMO permit for the process, but they will also have to get an exemption from the WMO who has the rights to the wetland. The WMO feels that the exemption should be granted since there is a 400 foot exemption and the plans indicate a 320 foot impact. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he had previously thought that they were going to access the site via the old field road in which case they would have been way.in excess of 400 feet. Principal City Engineer Olson agreed. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the septic system on Lot 1 will be on natural ground. Principal City'Engineer Olson replied yes. Councilmember Kurak stated that when the City' dealt with the subdivision on the. McDonald Property the City required that the applicant indicate where future subdivisions could go. She inquired as to why that was not being done in this case. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that that will occur as part of final plat. City Council/October 22, 2002 Page 22 of 36 I I I I I ! I I I "1 I I I I I I I