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-252- The plat is retaining a 66-foot drainage and utility easement through the plat in an east/west direction. The easement is intended to preserve a corridor for a future road that is designated in- the comprehensive plan to facilitate the future extension of 167m Avenue to Armstrong Blvd. At their September 10, 2001 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed subdivision and recommended that the applicant proceed to final plat stage. During the Staff review of the final plat of McDonald 2~d Addition, the applicant was notified that the City has an unwritten policy that requires all wetlands to be encumbered by a drainage and utility easement. Mr. McDonald made the decision not to continue with the proposed plat at that time. The City Council reviewed Mr. McDonalds request to withdraw his application for final plat approval on October 9, 2001. During the meeting the City Council directed staff to review the current policy regarding encumbering wetlands and provide alternatives, bar. McDonald rescinded his request-to withdraw his application and waived the 60 day decision rUle to allow time for the City Council and City Staff to review the current policy and possibly look at other alternatives. The City Council adopted a policy on January 22, 2002 stating that parcels outside of the MUSA Boundary that are ten acres in size or larger may be exempt from dedicating a drainage and utility easement over the wetlands located on a subject parcel. The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed McDonald 2na Addition final plat. It would appear that the proposed McDonald 2nd' Addition meets the requirements established in the newly adopted policy on encumbering wetlands. Mr. McDonald is dedicating the required drainage and utility easements on three parcels that are less then 10 acres in size and dedicating a 66-foot drainage and utility easement for the drainage ditch that generally runs in a north-south direction located on Lot 4, Block I. Mr. McDonald and Mr. Makowsky have written the attached letter stating that a drainage swale will be dug to direct the runoff to the drainage ditch that is protected by the 66-foot wide drainage and utility easement that runs north-south on the subject property. Recommendation: City Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the final plat of McDonald Second Addition. City Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #02-02-. granting final plat approval to McDonald Second Addition contingent upon compliance ~vi~h the City Staff Review Letter dated September 20, 2001, revised February, 8, 2002, and the developers entering into a development agreement with the City. Review Checklist: Community Development Director Principal Planner City Engineer CC: 02/12/02 Copies To: Parks & Utilities Supervisor I I I I I I I