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acceptable. One of the conditions of Anoka County's approval is that the corner property also utilizes this access, should it redevelop in the future. The preliminary plat shows an outlot at this location; an additional legal agreement will need to be drafted to guarantee access to this corner property. The most current lanidscaping plan is still significantly deficient in terms of shrubs, most notably in both the bufferyards to the north and east. An additional 158' shrubs are required to meet City Code requirements. At the 'July 1st meeting the Planning Commission recommended a privacy fence between the proposed development and the residential properties to the south, east, and north. The site plan currently shows an 8-foot chain link fence. The proposed site plan received its WMO permit approval on September 16, 2004. WMO approval contained several conditions, including the addition of additional 'dead storage' on the Subject Property, and verification that the lowest floor elevations of adjacent homes in Regency Pond are 2 feet above the 100-year peak flood elevation. Revised grading and drainage plans and calculations were submitted on October 6, 2004; the WMO engineer will need' tO review'these revised plans to ensure they comply with the WMO permit approval. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed site plan at their July 12, 2004 meeting, contingent on approval of the subdivision request. Several significant issues remain unresolved with the site plan. The site plan also continues to show an 8- foot chain link fence surrounding the Subject Property. Staff feels strongly that a privacy fence should be constructed, per the Planning Commission's recommendation. The site plan is also showing a 30-foot bufferyard along the northern property line, which does not meet the 60-foot width required by City Code. Finally, staff continues to recommend that a full cul de sac be constructed at the end of 148th'Avenue, although this issue is more directly related to the request for preliminary plat approval. Staff' recommends denial of the site plan until these deficiencies are resolved. Council Action: Motion to grant approval/denial of the proposed site plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated June 25, 2004, revised July 9, 2004, revised October 7, 2004 and approval of the request for preliminary plat. Review Checklist: Assistant Community Development Director City Engineer Copy To: Assistant Public Works Director CC: 10/12/2004