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on Highway 47 at 160th Lane NW. She indicated the property is currently located in the R-1 Rural Developing district, with a minimum density of 1 lot per 2.5 acres. The Planning Commission has just recommended it approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment reques~ to change the property's land use designation to Low Density Residential. She stated all of the proposed tots meet urban single-family standards for lot width, size, and frontage on a public road. Associate Planner Geisler stated there are substantial wetlands on the proposed plat. She indicated the applicant is voluntarily showing a 1 O-foot wetland buffer on the preliminary plat, which is not yet required by City Code. She stated some revisions to the grading and drainage plan are required per the City Staff Review Letter. Associate Planner Geisler noted that current City Code requires density transitioning between the project area and adjacent rural size lots. She stated 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. She indicated Staff is recommending.at a minimum additional plantings on Lot 30 Block 2, Lot 16 Block 3, Lots 2,4 Block 1, and additional evergreen plantings along Highway 47 for buffering purposes. Associate Planner Geisler stated the preliminary plat proposes to provide public access from Highway 47 at 160th Lane NW, and to connect to 162nd Avenue NW to the east. She indicated a stub street is shown to provide access to the north at a future date. She stated Mn/Dot has provided comments on the proposal and will require both north and south turn lanes into the development. She indicated a traffic generation analysis has been prepared. Associate Planner Geisler advised the City's Park and Trail Plan shows a proposed trail on the' east side of Highway 47. She stated the Park and Recreation Commission is in the process of updating this plan. She indicated the draft plan shows a trail connection from Highway 47 to the east through the subject property to the Rum River. She noted that Staff is recommending that this connection be included within the proposed plat. She stated Staff recommends approval of the request for preliminary plat. Public Hearing Steve Rick stated he understands that sewer and water, is not far away. Associate Planner Geisler indicated it is currently on the other side of Highway 47. Mr. Rick asked if City sewer and water will be available to his property. City Engineer Jankowski indicated sewer and water would be extended throughout the development, and extend to streets that adjoin the property. -34- Planning Commission/June 2, 2005 Page 14 of 22