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Stormwater Pond <br />Based on projects with similar stormwater pond size and depth, Staff anticipates some concerns <br />regarding safety to be raised by Planning Commission. Plans should be updated to better reflect <br />the fact that these are intended to be lined ponds that hold water as an amenity. We also <br />encourage you to be prepared to discuss stormwater safety, especially along public trails and <br />compliance with stormwater regulations. Since this is not Preliminary Plat review, Staff has not <br />finalized our recommendations on this matter. <br />Development Fees <br />Standard Development Fees are due on the plat. You have indicated a desire to obtain certain <br />Park Dedication and Trail Development Fee Credit for the open space and trail areas. Staff's <br />recommendation is that trail easement and trail construction for the Lake Itasca Greenway <br />internal to the site is eligible for Park Dedication Credit. Staff does not recommend credit for the <br />private (not City owned) open space areas (Outlot C and Outlot D). However, the City Council <br />has noted that they would be open to additional options for parks. <br />This topic will be discussed further in May during Preliminary Plat Review. <br />Environmental Review <br />An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is mandatory by the State of Minnesota for <br />this project. A draft has been completed and is available for review. The City Council will <br />consider authorizing distribution for official comment period later in April or early May. Staff <br />has completed an initial review, and has determined this EAW to be incomplete. Minor updates <br />and revisions are required before distribution. The draft EAW is included in the Planning <br />Commission packet. <br />Policy Document <br />During concept plan phase (unofficial review), the City prepared a Policy Document to guide <br />discussions between Staff and Developer. This document is included as reference. <br />It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government <br />services. <br />Riverstone Addition Planning Division Review March 31, 2017 (Sketch Plan) <br />Page 7 of 7 <br />