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determined at that stage that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required for this development. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the Wetland Buffer Ordinance was not in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval. However, staff is suggesting that in lieu of the fact that wetland buffers were not a requirement at the time of preliminary plat review, that monuments be placed at the limits of the wetland. Also, like the wetland buffer ordinance, a 15- foot structure setback should be implemented from the wetland limits. If the Council agrees to these suggestions it would be included in the development agreement. The consensus of the Council was to include staff's suggestion regarding the monuments being placed at the limits of the wetland and the 15-foot structure setback in the development agreement. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained some revisions are required to the landscaping plan per the City Staff Review Letter. Staff is recommending some additional landscaping along Blocks 3 and 4 to satisfy density transition requirements. During their review of the preliminary plat, the Planning Commission also requested additional landscaping in these areas. He advised the proposal for the first phase of Brookfield includes the construction of Limonite Street, 167th Terrace, Olivine Street, and 170th Trail, which complies with the approved preliminary plat, but results in only one access for this phase until other phases come on line. Public safety requires that a second outlet be provided for access to these lots. Staff is recommending that the number of building permits for this addition be limited to 16 until a second paved ingress/egress is provided, either through future phase additions or through a temporary paved connection. Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the City will be putting in a lift station on the west side of this development that will require a three phase electric service. Staff is expecting the east/west connection to be completed as part of this development. There is strict language included in the development agreement that requires operational sewer and water before Certificate of Occupancies are given. In addition, the watermain goes through the north portion of this property. Item no. 18 of the development agreement requires the developer to submit construction plans for the construction of a 10-foot bituminous trail adjacent to Trott Brook, from the westerly limits of the plat to Nowthen Boulevard as identified on the final plat. Mr. Trudgeon indicated requirements for building and occupancy permits are listed under item no. 15 of the development agreement. One of these requirements is that the water system is functional and looped between Variolite Street and CSAH 5. He advised park dedication requirements for the plat are being satisfied through a cash payment. He explained the applicant will be constructing trails along the southern boundary of Trott Brook and along Nowthen Boulevard. Staff is recommending that the entire trail along Trott Brook be constructed as a part of the First Addition. City Attomey Goodrich advised the utility agreement has not yet been signed, but the developer is agreeable to the terms. Approval of the final plat should be contingent on the City receiving the $6 million letter of credit. City Council / March 14, 2006 Page 10 of 25