Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/03/1991

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On November 12, 1991, City Engineer Jankowski wrote a letter to DNR requesting concurrence with a realignment of Sunfish Lake Drive which would reduce its impact on Wetland 2-114P from 340 feet to 120 feet. I spoke with Tom Hovey on November 27, 1991, and requested his response to Mr. Jankowski's letter. Mr. Hovey indicated that he will be forwarding a written response which, in summary, will request traffic data to justify the public need for the extension of Sunfish Lake Drive. He also noted that DNR cannot make a final ruling on that street extension until there is a formal application for a DNR permit to construct the roadway in the wetland. On November 14, 1991, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the plat of Wood Pond Hills for trail corridor alignment. Their recommendation was that the developer would receive park dedication credit for only the amount of land given for trail purposes. It was also the recommendation that the developer will provide for a trail alignment that is 15 feet above the ordinary high water mark, which is 858.1. This directive would most likely align the trail corridor on the eastern edge of Outlot D, adjacent to homes on Block 5. An alternative alignment would be to seek DNR approval to develop the trail corridor in the sewer line easement across Outlot D. Recommendation: City Staff has recommended that the developer provide a preliminary plat which reflects the realignment of Sunfish Lake Drive and includes a trail corridor on the east edge of Outlot D. The final determination on the alignment of the trail corridor will be made at the time of final plat approval. City Staff is recommending preliminary plat approval with contingencies. Commission Action: Motion to: Recommend that City Council approve/deny the preliminary plat for Wood Pond Hills contingent upon a the trail corridor being identified along the eastern edge of Outlot D and Sunfish Lake Drive realigned in accordance with the City Engineer's letter dated November 12, 1991 to DNR. Review Checklist: P&Z: 12/3/91 City Administrator City Engineer Zoning Administrator Park and Recreation Commission DNR Anoka County Highway Dept.