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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Olson, Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, and Pearson. Voting No: None. The meeting was recessed at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m. Case #9: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Ramsey Meadows 5th Addition; Case of TMH Development Community Development Director Tmdgeon stated TMH Development applied for preliminary plat to create 7 single-family urban lots and one outlot on an existing metes and bounds parcel generally located west of 149th Lane and south of 151st Avenue. The subject property is 4.23 acres in size and is surrounded by acreage lots that are serviced by on site septic and well systems as well as properties that are served by City sewer and water. The preliminary plat is proposing to create 7 new single family lots for a net density of 2.21 units per acre. Staff has requested that the developer provide supporting information verifying that setbacks can be met, especially for Lots 1, 2 and 3. The plat is showing access being gained from 149th Lane, which is an existing public street. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the project area includes a large wetland that spans several lots throughout the development. The wetland is being encumbered with the required drainage and utility easement. The grading plan shows a portion of the wetland being filled in order to create enough area for a building pad. The grading plan shows mitigation areas to replace the proposed wetland fill area. The applicant has received a permit from the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization and will need to adhere to the terms of the permit. He advised staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated February 25, 2005, revised June 10, 2005. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the proposed preliminary plat contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated February 25, 2005, revised June I0, 2005. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey commented he goes past here frequently and likes what the developer has done with the area. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. Case #10: Proposed Amendment to the Town Center Zoning District Regarding Driveway Lengths and Front yard Setbacks Community Development Director Tmdgeon reviewed that staff is proposing language to the Town Center Zoning District to change the minimum driveway length to 20 feet. The Town Center Zoning District already allows for driveways of 20 feet in length for certain types of units. This amendment would allow the driveways of 20 feet in length for all residential units within the Town Center. The amendment would also have a maximum driveway length of 25 City Council / June 14, 2005 Page 16 of 29