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Because the proposed development will disturb more than 80 acres of naturally vegetated and forested land, an enviromnental review is required. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) will be required as a part of the preliminary plat submittal. The property has been documented to contain contamination from lead shot. The City has applied for a'gant to clean up the contamination, with the understanding that all non-grant costs associated with the cleanup will be borne by the developer of the property. This site will need to have the contamination removed as a condition for the approval of this plat. Current City Code requires density transitioning between the project area and adjacent rural size lots. A Tree Preservation Plan will be required at the time of preliminary plat review and approval. The Developer has consulted with City. Staff regarding the tree preservation plan and some oak wilt control work on the site. A traffic generation analysis will be required at the time of preliminary plat review. The sketch plan proposes to provide public access from 3 entrances onto Variolite Street, which is acceptable to the Engineering Department. Traprock Street is also proposed to be extended north into the plat from Traprock Commons to the south.' At the time Traprock Commons was platted, Traprock Street was terminanted in a temporary cul-de-sac with the intention of eventually extending Traprock to serve the property, to the north. The proposed plat will be reviewed for park dedication requirements by the Park Commission at their January meeting. It is anticipated that at a minimum, trail development will be required parallel to Variotite from Alpine Drive to the northernmost boundary, of the plat. Another trail segment will be required in an east/west direction through the plat to connect the trail system between Elmcrest Park and Central Park. Recommendation: As the Planning Commission is aware, the Comprehensive Plan amendment to consider extension of urban services to the northern areas of the City is still in process. For that reason, City Staff is of the opinion that it is premature to make any recommendations on the proposed plan for the gun club property and recommends tabling any decisions on the sketch plan. Commission Action: Motion to table the request for subdivision sketch plan approval from Oakwood Land Development for the St. Anthony Gun Club property,. Review Checklist: City. Engineer Asst. Community Development Director PC: 01/06/05 Copies To: Civil Engineer II CiW Attorney 50