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as part of the reconstruction of 166th Ave NW. The sidewalk terminates just east of the western boundary of the Subject Property due to the presence of wetland. The Applicant is proposing two (2) rain gardens to address the Lower Rum River Watershed Management 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). Alternatives: Alternative 1: Approve the Final 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. The Final Plat is consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat. Thus, Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Do not approve the Final 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. The Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat, which the City Council approved in April and therefore, 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: Staff recommends approval of the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Maintenance Agreement contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter and subject to review and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #17-06-137 granting approval of the Final Plat, Development Agreement, and Rain Garden Maintenance Agreement for Homestead Road Addition, subject to review and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney and verification of the Lateral Benefit Charge for both sewer and water. Site Location Map Plan Set Staff Review Letter Attachments