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plat. The purpose for the contingency was to provide Mr. Letendre opportunity to reconfigure lot lines in order that he could gain control of the future right-of-way alignment that would be necessary for the future extension of 171st Avenue NW to the west side of Tiger Street. She advised there is a wetland near the homestead on Lot 2 that has been delineated and is proposed to be encumbered with a drainage and utility easement. The sketch plan also identifies the location of existing structures and the fact that they comply with property line setbacks, with one exception. She noted there is a small storage shed on Lot 3 that is about 1.6 feet from the property line. The development agreement should require reloeating this shed to meet the 10 foot side yard setback. Community Development Director Frolik indicated the applicants have provided the City with a concept plan to show that the minor subdivision does not obstruct orderly re-subdivision of the property in the event City sewer and water become available in the future. She noted City Staff recommends approval of the sketch plan. Vice Chairperson Johnson asked if the applicant has reviewed the Staff Review Letter and indicated they have no concerns with the Staff Review Letter. Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy to approve the sketch plan of Letendre Addition contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated October 31, 2003. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Johnson, Commissioners Brauer, Van Scoy, Jeffrey, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Nixt and Commissioner Shepherd. Vice Chairperson Johnson commented this was a good piece of work. He noted the Planning Commission had issues with the first sketch plan, and Staff was able to work it out nicely. Case #8 Request for Sketch Plan Review of Riverbrook; Case of Wayne Meloche Associate Planner Geisler indicated Wayne Meloche is requesting sketch plan review of a minor subdivision to plat two rural residential lots, consisting of one existing homestead and one additional lot. The subject property is located at 17400 Erkium Street NW. She advised the subject property is outside MUSA, is zoned R-1 Rural Developing, and is partially located within the Rum River Scenic River Overlay District. She indicated the proposed plat meets the requirements set forth for this district. Additionally, staff has received comments from the DNR, which has no major concerns about the proposed plat. Associate Planner Geisler advised the applicant was granted a variance to subdivision standards by the Board of Adjustment on October 2, 2003. There is no public road that accesses the proposed plat. Staff is recommending that the development agreement for this plat include language requiring the applicant to pay for costs associated with City acquisition and improvements of the private road easement to the north. It would be at the City's discretion to determine when and if such an acquisition would be necessary. Planning Commission/November 6, 2003 Page 11 of 17