Agenda - Council - 06/28/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Cu~ent City Code requires density transitioning between the project area and adjacent rural size lots. There is significant tree cover on the site that combined with the wetland area will largely satisfy density transition requirements on the site, in staff's opinion. Staff is recommending some additional plantings on Lots 3 and 4 of Block 1. The preliminary plat proposes to provide public access from Highway 47 at 160th Lane NW, and to co~mect to 162nd Ave NW to the east. A stub street is shown to provide access to the north at a future date. MnDOT has provided comments on the proposal and will require both north and south turn lanes into the development. Their letter also indicates that MnDOT will not be responsible for any noise mitigation measures needed for highway noise. The applicant is proposing a combination of landscaping, berming, and. fencing along Highway 47; however, this information is not shown on the submitted landscaping plan. A revised plan is required. A traffic generation analysis has been prepared for the proposed plat. As expected, the proposed development will add traffic to Highway 47. An acceptable level 'of service will be maintained on Highway 47 however, with the exception of the intersection with County Road 116, which is already at an unacceptable level of service. The Park Commission met in joint session with the City Cour~cil on June 9th and reviewed the preliminary plat for Marigold Pond. The Park Commission recommended allowing the trail on Highway 47 to veer into the plat north of 160th Lane, and back to the Highway 47 right of way at the northern boundary of the plat. The Commission recommended a cash payment for park and trail fees, with a possible reduction if an east-west trail easement can be accommodated within the plat. There is a large wetland area on the east side of the plat that makes such a connection difficult. Staff is asking the City Council to consider the Park Commission's recommendation for this east-west connection. Recommendation: The Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of the request for preliminary plat. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #__ to approve the preliminary plat of Marigold Pond. -or- Motion to deny the preliminary plat of Marigold Pond. Review Checklist: Asst. Com. Dev. Director/HRA Ex. Director CC: 6/28)05 -214-