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with the Park and Recreation Commission regarding appropriate terms to satisfy park dedication requirements. The Park and Recreation Commission met in April to discuss the minor subdivision. The Park Commission desires to provide park land and preserve-open space along Trott Brook when opportunities arise. The Commission recommended park dedication be satisfied through a combination of a cash payment and dedication of land. The Commission instructed staff and the applicant to work together to determine an appropriate size and location for the park. Staff and Eliot agreed to the following: 1.01 acre land dedication, cash payment of $1,034, and a private easement to be drafted and recorded by the Applicant to allow for appropriate ingress and egress from the park land to Outlot A (Eliot will maintain ownership of Outlot A). The terms are clearly set forth in the attached Development Agreement. Upon completion of the lot survey by Hakanson Anderson, it became apparent that Mr. Schaffer's detached garage is located a few feet on his neighbor's property. In order to correct the situation, both Mr. Schaffer and his neighbor applied for an ~dministrative Subdivision, which will allow Mr. Schaffer to purchase a portion of his neighbor's property. Staff approved the Administrative Subdivision and now the applicant is responsible for recording the appropriate documentation at Anoka County. Approval of the final plat will conform to the approved Administrative Subdivision. The City approved a 90~day moratorium affecting the subdivision .of lots within the rural developing district that became effective in July. The subject property is included in the recently adopted moratorium. However, due to the fact that the Planning Commission approved the sketch plan in March and staff and the applicant continued to work on the plat to resolve park dedication terms, it seems appropriate to continue with approval of the final plat. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the final plat contingent upon the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the City. Council Action: Motion to approve the final plat for Falconer's Ridge contingent upon the City and the Applicant entering into a Development Agreement. -or- Motion to deny the proposed final plat. Review Checklist: Community Development Director CC: 8.24.04 Copies To: Public Works Director/Fire Chief Engineering