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peal( flood elevation. Revised grading and drainage plans and calculations were submitted on October G, 2004; the WMO engineer will need to review these revised plans to ensure they comply with WMO permit approval. Associate Planner Geisler indicated Outlot A of Regency Pond is proposed to be replatted as Lot 1, Bloc]( I and Outlot A, Regency Pond 4th Addition. The lot exceeds the one -acre minimum lot size requirement and the 200-foot lot width requirement. The grading, drainage, and utility plans are being reviewed as part of the CNP Storage site plan. All drainage ponds shown on the site must be dedicated as drainage and utility easements on the final plat. Engineering staff is also recommending a fill cul-de-sac be provided for 148th Avenue, which is regularly required for stub streets in new developments throughout the City. The plat is proposing to gain access through a private access off of Ramsey Boulevard. Staff has received written comments from Anoka County that indicate this access is 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. Associate Planner Geisler advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed site plan contingent on approval of the subdivision request, and that the request for preliminary plat be approved with the following conditions: • Approval of the request for site plan review of CNP Storage ■ Access to line up with 147th Avenue in Town Center Gardens on the west side of Ramsey Boulevard ■ The minimum cul-de-sac length necessary as determined by staff as the terminus of 148t1' Avenue Associate Planner Geisler indicated staff recommends denial of the site plan until the deficiencies are resolved. Given the lack of a full cul-de-sac on 148t1' Avenue, combined with grading, drainage, and landscaping deficiencies associated with the site plan, staff is recommending that the request for preliminary plat approval be denied. Steve Schmidt, 222 Monroe Street in Anoka, of TSM Development, stated when Regency Ponds was platted, Oakwood Development had purchased all the land from Wayne Johnson and he acquired this land from him. He was here seven years ago proposing townhomes, which the neighbors did not want. The City changed the zoning and this current use complies. Originally 148"' Avenue was to go through to Ramsey Boulevard, now with the layout from the access and Town Center, the county does not like that proximity. When this was reviewed with the Planning Commission it was clear that the county would not allow that access. He talked to two county commissioners and the proposed access has been agreed to. He said he would create an outlot that could be acquired so there would be access for the adjacent property when it is developed. He stated the Planning Commission felt this plat could be worked out with a minor cul-de-sac, and he is now being told he has to give a full cul-de-sac. This would take away a minimum of 18 units from him. He stated when this was discussed the code allowed a chain link fence. He agreed lie would be willing to put up a privacy fence, but he does not see a need for the privacy fence as well as a buffer of shrubs inside the fence. He stated if there was going to be City Council/October 12, 2004 Page 17 of 30