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COUNCIL BUSINESS Case#3: Request for Final Plat Approval of Evergreen Point; Case of Edina Development, Inc. Principal Planner Trudgeon explained that Edina Development has submitted a final plat for the first phase of Evergreen Point, a 110-unit townhome development on the northwest comer of Alpine Drive and State Highway 47. The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council on May 28, 2002. The first phase will consist of 58 townhomes. The subject property is zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential which allows up to seven dwelling units per acre. The submitted final plat is the first phase of the development and consists of 58 townhouse units. The submitted final plat adheres to the approved final plat. At the May 2, 2002 Board of Adjustment meeting, the applicant was granted a variance to the front yard setback requirement of the 35 feet and was allowed to have buildings set back 25 feet from the lot line. Since that time, the City has adopted a new residential zoning district ordinance, which makes the minimum setback in the R~2 District 25 feet. The submitted final plat maintains the 25 foot setback. Final grading, utility, drainage, and construction plans have been submitted and are generally acceptable subject to the comments contained in the City Staff Review Letter dated July 18, 2002. Under the development agreement, the developer will be charged park dedication and trail fees, as well as sanitary sewer and water trunk fees. Edina Development will be responsible for constructing a storm sewer under Highway #47 for eventual outlet to the Rum River. This work is necessary for proper drainage fi'om Evergreen Point, as well as, Sunflower Ridge, and Wildlife Sanctuary. The City will allow Edina Development to use the stormwater management fee due for this plat ($41,250) to help cover the costs of extending the storm sewer off site. Costs above the stormwater management fee are the responsibility of the developer. The developers of Sunflower Ridge and Wildlife Sanctuary have entered into an agreement with Edina Development regarding cost sharing for the off site stormwater extension. The developer will be constructing a eight foot bituminous trail along Alpine Drive and Fluorine Street and a five foot concrete sidewalk will be constructed along Germanium Street. The final plat submittal contains plans for the required sound wall along State Highway 47. The proposed wall will be ten feet tall and is generally acceptable to the City subject to City Staff Review Letter dated July 18, 2002. City Staff recommends final plat approval of Evergreen Point subject to compliance with the City Staff review letter dated July 18, 2002, and the developer entering into a development agreement with the City. Jan Pomeroy, 5430 -155th Lane NW, provided the results of the Goodland Green Subdivision survey. She stated she did not promote or push this effort, and was not out campaigning. She only communicated the proposal for City water and sewer. Ms. Pomeroy provided a copy of a map identifying how each property voted. She noted there are two properties who voted for, two did not vote and 14 said no. Lot 16 was not available for comment. She stated she and George said they did not want City water and wanted to improve the communication between the City and residents. City Council/July 23, 2002 Page 10 of 30