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request if and when it is needed as a public street to facilitate redevelopment of Lots 1 and.2, Block 1 to their ultimate urban densities. Outlot B is a remnant of property on the west property line that is intended to be joined with property to the west to create another buildable lot, if and when property to the west redevelops. In accordance with the approved preliminary plat, Junkite Street N.W. will be extended north off Alpine Drive N.W. and terminate at the north boundary of the plat in a permanent cul-de-sac because of the presence of wetlands. Street connection will be made with 155~h Lane N.W. in Sunflower Ridge to the east; 155th will also be extended to the west boundary of the plat as a temporary cul-de-sac to provide for future access to the west. The plan also provides for the connection of 154th Lane N.W. between this plat and Sunflower Ridge to the east. However, it is possible that the segment of 154th Lane N.W. in this plat may be constructed prior to the segment of 154th Lane in Sunflower Ridge. In that event, the development agreement requires the developer to provide a temporary cul-de-sac bulb at the eastern terminus of 154th Lane N.W. until such time as it is connected with 154th in Sunflower Ridge. All of the lots meet the 10,800 square foot lot size requirement and the 80-foot (90 feet on comer lots) lot width requirement. The wetlands have been appropriately delineated and encumbered with drainage and utility easements on the final plat. The Engineering Staff has reviewed the final plans. These plans are recommended for modifications subj6ct to the points raised in the Staff Review Letter dated March 21, 2003. As reported at the time of preliminary plat approval, Park Dedication will be satisfied with a cash payment. The developer will be required to construct an 8-foot wide bituminous trail between Lots 5 and 6 of Block 3. The construction cost of this trail segment will be credit eligible against trail fees due on the plat. Sidewalks will be constructed along all non cul-de-sac streets. In addition, the Developer has agreed to construct a sidewalk along the Junkite Street N.W. cul-de-sac to provide a connection with the trail segment installed between Lots 5 and 6. The Developer is also responsible for continuing the trail parallel to Alpine Drive. Per previous discussions with the Parks and Utility Supervisor, a portion of the area north of the plat, currently platted as Outlot C, Wildlife Sanctuary 2nd Addition, was to be included in the plat as an outlot and deeded to the City of Ramsey to protect the wetlands. That requirement has not been met and the final plat should be modified accordingly. At the time of preliminary plat approval, the City Council approved preservation of a tree stand on the west property line to. fulfill density transition requirements for the larger, rural lots to the west. The preliminary tree plan dated November 5, 2002, was deten~ined to be acceptable provided it was modified to identify the location of tree save fences. The modified tree plan has not been submitted. At the time of preliminary plat approval, neighboring property owners to the west (Weichelt and Mott) expressed concern that the new development would result in'trespassing into their pasture land. Oakwood, Weichelt and Mott have signed a letter of understanding establishing that Oakwood would construct fencing on their east property lines to discourage trespassing onto their respective pastures. That letter of understanding will be referenced and attached to the development agreement. There is an existing homestead on Lot 13, Block 4 that will be incorporated into the plat as an urban lot. The development agreement requires that the exterior finish on the home and the driveway be upgraded to be compatible with the newly developing neighborhood. City Staff recommended final plat approval contingent upOn compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated March 21, 2003. Councilmember Kurak stated that she wants to make sure that there will be signs installed at the end of the temporary cul-de-sacs. City Council/March 25, 2003 Page 10 of 16