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Community Development Director Trudgeon advised staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to the City Staff Review Letter dated March 9, 2006, the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City, and the vacation of the drainage and utility easements on Lot 1, Bock 1, Westby First Addition. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #06-03-079 to approve the final plat of Brookfield First Addition contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated March 9, 2006, the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City, the vacation of the drainage and utility easements on Lot 1, Bock I, Westby First Addition, and the City receiving the $6 million dollar of credit from the Developer. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey noted the consensus of the Council that the development agreement state that monuments be placed at the limits of the wetland, and that a 15-foot structure setback should be implemented from the wetland limits. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated this is included in the Staff Review Letter and will also be included in the development agreement. Councilmember Elvig expressed his appreciation for staff's work on this project, which is large and has had a lot of complications. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Further discussion: Jim Overtoom, 16660 Jasper Street, stated almost one year ago there was considerable discussion about this project with the neighboring properties, dealing with the transition issues of rural Ramsey to downtown Ramsey. There was discussion of additional landscaping and plantings to accommodate the transitioning. He requested information regarding the density and location, not only for the first addition, but for the remainder of the project. Mr. Trudgeon replied the Staff Review Letter calls out a couple of areas the developer has been directed to correct, and will need to be revised with additional plantings. Staff can review this information with Mr. Overtoom once it is received from the developer to be certain it is satisfactory. Case #5: Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 9.11.02 (Accessory Structures) of the Zoning Chapter of City Code Community Development Director stated at the Planning Commission meeting in October 2005, the Commissioners expressed a desire to review and possibly alter the accessory structure size limitations in order to reduce the number of conditional use permits granted for size overages each year. Between 2003 and 2005, the City issued 161 buildings permits for garages. During that time, the Planning Commission and City Council heard and approved 17 requests for conditional use permits to exceed maximum square footages on accessory structures. Of the 17 requests for conditional use permit to exceed maximum square footage on accessory structures, 15 have been for lots between the sizes of .5 acres and 2.5 acres. He reviewed the suggested revisions, which focus on lot-size in relation to adjusting size categories and increasing allowable square footages. City Council / March 14, 2006 Page 11 of 25