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Organization's infiltration requirements. Staff is not opposed to this approach but additional details are required on each of the rain gardens as outlined in the Staff Review Letter. The Environmental Policy Board (EPB) reviewed the Tree Preservation Plan and the request for a variance to the lot depth standard at their March meeting. The EPB recommended approval of the Tree Preservation Plan contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. The EPB also recommended approval of the variance request,as they felt that there would still be viable buildable area for the future homeowners to install features such as a deck and/or reasonably sized accessory building without encroaching into the required wetland,wetland setback of floodway. The proposed three (3)lot single family residential subdivision is a reasonable use of the property and appears to be generally compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Each of the three lots would still be two (2)plus acres in size, albeit much of that consisting of wetland area,which is larger than the abutting parcels to the north and east and the parcel to the west, owned by the City,is essentially all wetland too. The Subject Property is rather unique with respect to the overall abundance of area encumbered by wetland and floodplain and the fact that five (5) sets of utility stubs were provided as part of a previous road reconstruction project(and only three [3] are proposed to be used). The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this request at their April 6, 2017 meeting. There were no written or verbal comments received. The Planning Commission approved the requested Variance and recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Alternatives: Alternative 1: Approve the Preliminary Plat for Homestead Road Addition. This is a challenging site to work with based on the amount of wetland and floodplain and the proposed subdivision seems a reasonable use of the property. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Do not approve the proposed Preliminary Plat. Staff is of the opinion that the Applicant has been reasonable with the proposed subdivision rather than attempting to fully utilize all five (5) sets of utility stubs. Additionally,the Planning Commission did approve a Variance to lot depth for Lots 1 and 3, contingent upon approval of the Preliminary Plat. Staff does not support this alternative. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the Application are the responsibility of the Applicant. There are no City funds proposed to be utilized for the construction of this project. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 417-04-079 granting Preliminary Plat approval for Homestead Road Subdivision. Attachments Site Location Map Plan Set Staff Review Letter Planning Commissin Meeting Minutes Dated November 3, 2016 EPB Meeting Minutes Dated March 20, 2017 DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated April 6, 2017