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At the tirr~ of sketch plan review, it was noted that it would be highly dcsimable to loop the water distribution system servicing the development to the south along County Road #5 to the existing 12 inch pipe at Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. In accordance with Staff's rr. commcndation, a park has been dedicated between Lot 1, Block 1, and Lot 5, Block 2, to at:commodate this loop of utilities. That way, a trail could also be consu'ucted between Lots 1 and 5 to provide pedestrian access from the cul-de-sac to County Road #5. The trail has been aligned as closely as possible with the right-of-way for 148th Lane on the west side of County Road #5. ~ The drainage and grading plan prepared by Jeff Caine, RLS, and dated 1/22/93 is generally acceptable. However, provisions should be made to accept drainage from the County Road #5 ditch from the area to the north into the newly created wetland. Also, the proposed 12 inch outlfow pipe from the wetland to the closed conduit storm sewer in 148th Lane N.W. should be increased to a 15 inch for maintenance purposes. Wetland Mitigation: The preliminary plat also includes a Wetland Mitigation Plan which delin~tes the extent of the existing wetland and proposes a wetland mitigation and replacement plan. This Wetland Mitigation Plan has been forwarded to the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization for their review. 8. Park Dedication: Based on City Code, the amount of park dedication duc on a resubdivision is based on the current rexttfimment per unit for the new lots created, which in this case would be 3 new lots x $620.00 each or $1,860.00. The park dedication for the original 4 lots in Ramsey Commons and the 2 lots in Sunny Ponds has been previously satisfied. The plat was reviewed by the Park Commission and it was suggested that park dedication also include dedication of a 35 foot wide snip of park land between Lot 1, Block I, and Lot 5, BLock 2, for trail purposes and construction of an 8 foot wide bituminous path within that park. (This 35 foot wide snip of park land would also accommodate the installation of utilities.) The preliminary plat indicates that the developer has proposed a 25 foot wide snip of land. This is not sufficient and Staff's'comments in item #2 of this letter may help to correct this situation. As a correction to the review letter at the sketch plan stage, the value of this land dedication and constructed improvement is not eligible to be credited towards the $1,860.00 due because the bituminous path is not identified in the City's Trail Corridor Plan and is considered a connecting link. The Rarn.qey Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 1993 to consider your request for preliminary plat approval of Ramsey Commons 2nd Addition. It is important that you, or your representative, be present to answer any questions that may arise. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully, CITY OF RAMSEY Sylvia Frolik Zoning Administrator cc:. Jeff Caine, RLS x' .,' .City Engineer