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Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to how many inches or feet can they fill before any trees are killed. Counci hnember Zimmerman replied that it varied with the species of trees. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he has been told that any more than a few inches will kill trees so ten inches of fill would kill all the trees. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to adopt Ordinance #02-15 rezoning property contained in the proposed plat of The Ponds from B-1 Business and R- 1 Single Family Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential, R-3U Residential, and Multiple Residential. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Anderson aye Councilmember Kurak aye Councilmember Zimmerman nay Councilmember Hendriksen nay Mayor Gamec aye Motion carried. Case #3: Request for Final Plat Approval of The Ponds; Case of Royal Oaks Realty Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that on February 12, 2002, Royal Oaks Realty received preliminary plat approval for the subdivision of their property generally located along Nowthen Boulevard. (CSAH 5) and Dysprosium Street. The property is approximately 86.71 acres in size and the approved preliminary plat consisted of 86 single family lots and 91 townhome units. Royal Oaks Realty will be submitting two final plats for consideration; The Ponds and The Ponds 2"a Addition. The Ponds final plat consists of 79 single-family lots and 91 townhome lots, as well as a large lot for a future apartment building. The Ponds 2',a Addition consists of seven single-family lots located on the peninsula of 145th Court and will be considered at a later date. The Ponds final plat shows 79 single family lots, 91 townhome lots, and one 4.41 acre lot (Lot 1, Block 9) for future development of an apartment building. Lot 1, Block 9 will not be allowed to be developed until the City grants site plan approval of an apartment building. In addition, The Ponds final plat shows two outlots, Outlot A, a small parcel on the north side of Nowthen Boulevard. that will be deeded to Lord of Life; and Outlot B, which will be final platted as The Ponds 2'''~ Addition. In accordance with the approved preliminary plat, Royal Oaks Realty has removed two single-family lots backing up to the existing trail easement. The grading, drainage, and utility plans have been reviewed by the City Engineer and comments and corrections regarding those plans have been sent to the developer in a letter dated May 6, 2002. The developer is being charged a sewer and water development fee of $306,380 (170 x $1,814.00/per unit) that will be paid prior to releasing the final plat for recording. There is also a stormwater City Council/May 14, 2002 Page 12 of 36