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this variance request because compliance with DNR's minimum of 150 feet would be maintained on all 3 of the riparian lots. The lots are proposed to receive public access from the extension of a cul-de-sac east off of Andrie Street. The cul-de-sac length is approximately 1,000 feet and a variance to the 600 foot maximum cul-de-sac length was also granted by the Board of Adjustment on May 4. The variance was granted based on the fact that the subject area is basically a peninsula of developable property not wide enough to accommodate a looped road system through the area. Additionally, the preliminary plat proposes to name the street Itasca Point Road, which is a deviation from the City's grid system and requires Council approval. In accordance with the Northfork Park Dedication Agreement dated May 9, 1989, park dedication for this portion of the P.U.D. has been previously satisfied with land dedication. The Grading and Drainage Plan has been reviewed by the City Engineer and he has recommended a modification consisting of an elongated sedimentation basin on the common property lines of Lots 6 and 7. The developer is modifying the Plan accordingly. A Tree Preservation and Planting Plan is also being prepared for the total site and on a lot by lot basis. The Planning Commission conducted the preliminary plat public hearing on April 6. No verbal or written comments were submitted. The Commission tabled action on the preliminary plat until May 4, after the Board of Adjustment takes action on the variance requests. All variances were approved. On May 25, the preliminary plat was presented to City Council. The Council tabled action and requested additional information on the following issues: a) suitability of topography for septic systems; b) how to avoid the open space outlot from going tax forfeit; c) adequacy of cul-de-sac turning radius for large emergency vehicles; d) deviating from street grid pattern for road name. North Fork, Inc. has engaged the services of environmental specialist, Jon Christensen, to prepare a report on the ttasca Point septic systems as it relates to soils and topography. That report is enclosed and reports no concerns with the proposed septic systems. Staff talked with Scott Varner at the Anoka County Assessor's office and learned the following information. There is a State statute that requires the assessors to add the value of common space into the assessed valuation of each of the homesteads and not place a separate value on open space that would result in a separate payable tax statement to the homeowners association. To simplify this process, Anoka County prefers that the open space be deeded to the homeowners association and that the declaration of common space be amended to establish that the new lot owners have rights to all previously dedicated open space and that all existing lot owners have rights to the newly platted open space. This procedure has been followed by North Fork in all previous phases. The County Assessor's office also states that if a value was placed on common space, it would be minimal. If Council is not satisfied with this procedure, North Fork Homeowners Association has provided Staff with a commitment to combine the open space outlot with the adjacent park.