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-246- were concerned that a small house would detract from the existing homes in the area. Staff has reviewed the lot and has determined that a house with a footprint of 1100 square feet can be located within the setback area. The developer has prepared an architectural drawing and a floor plan for a house that could be located on the property. The Planning Commission also heard a lot of testimony regarding the saving of trees along the existing path, the peninsula, and the perimeter of the development property. The Planning Commission instructed the developer to redo the tree preservation plan to address these issues in greater detail. The revised tree preservation plan is included with this case cover sheet. The Planning Commission also instructed the developer to work with a resident in regards to his concern with the location of the northwest drainage pond. During the meeting, questions were asked whether an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was required for the development. Prior to the meeting, staff had already determined that a mandatory EAW was not required since the minimum thresholds that the State of Minnesota requires for environmental review were not exceeded. The Planning Commission instructed staff to research whether any Federal environmental review of the subdivision is required. Staff will report on this matter at the City Council meeting. The Ramsey Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary play subject to the following: 1) Rezoning the parcel to P.U.D.; 2) compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated June 1, 2001; 3) continued dialogue with the residents of 145th Court regarding the size of a proposed house on Lot 2, Block 1; 4) the developer discussing with residents on Junkite St. N.W. possible location options for the northwest drainage pond; 5) City staff researching the applicability of Federal environmental regulations to this subdivisions; 6) the Developer submitting a revised tree preservation plan that preserves trees on the peninsula, along the existing trail, and along the perimeter of the development. Recommendation: City Staff recommends preliminary plat approval subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated June 1, 2001, Revised June 21, 2001, rezoning the parcel to P.U.D., and compliance with issues raised by the Planning Commission. Council Action: CC: 06/26/01 Review Checklist: City Engineer Motion to approve the preliminary plat subject to the City Staff Review Letter dated June 1, 2001, Revised June 21, 2001, the rezoning of the parcel to P.U.D., and compliance with the issues raised by the Planning Commission. Community Development Director Community Development Assistant Copy To: Parks & Utilities Supervisor