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BrookfieM 2~a Addition - Final Plat April 21, 2006 2of6 Street Names~ The street naming proposed on the final plat complies with the City's street grid system. Zoning: The property is zoned R-1 Residential. On March 22, 2005, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the property's land use designation from Rural Developing to Low-Density Residential. The Metropolitan Council has also approved the request. The portion of the property adjacent to Trott Brook is also subject to Scenic River and Shoreland Management requirements. Lot Sizes: The current minimum lot size in the R-1 MUSA is 10,800 square feet with a minimum width of 80 feet (comer lots: 90 feet), as measured at the building setback line. Although slight modifications have been made on Lots 11 through 15 of Blockl, Lot 13 of Block 2, and Lots 16 and 17 of Block 3, the final plat of the Second Addition substantially complies with the approved preliminary plat. Density: The R-I Residential regulations for the MUSA area allow a net density of 3 units per acre. The approved preliminary plat reflected a net density of 1.9 units per acre. The final plat for the Second Addition complies with the approved preliminary plat. Other Lot Requirements: Trott Brook is a designated tributary of the Rum River, and is subject to Scenic River and Shoreland Management requirements. Lots 1-5, Block 2, are subject to a 75-foot lot width at the OHW of Trott Brook, a 100-foot setback from the OHW, controlled vegetative cutting within this 100-foot setback, and a 25% impervious surface limitation for lots fronting the brook. The approved preliminary plat complies with all of these standards except the 75-?~ot lot width requirement as measured at the brook. Staff has had discussions with DNR Staff, who explained that the intent of the Shoreland lot width requirement is to ensure that sufficient lot area is provided. Because of the large lot sizes on the Trott Brook, DNR Staff feels the intent of the requirement is being met. Existing Buildings: The final donstmction plans appropriately identify existing structures on the Subject Property. The existing home in Now and Then Estates is proposed to be saved; driveway access will remain on Garnet St. The Development Agreement will require that the exterior matefials on the home to be saved are, if necessary, updated to be compatible with the new home development that will occur. It is also noted that an existing accessory building in the fight-of- way for 170th Trail N.W. is proposed to be removed. It is noted that the structures on Lot 4, Block 2 and Lot I0, Block 1 are also designated for removal. Any existing wells and septic systems must be properly abandoned. Landscaping: The following comments are offered regarding the landscaping plan: · Each lot must receive two (2) new trees near the front property line. Credit may be granted for existing trees being preserved on individual lots, but only if the preserved trees are a desirable species and located in the front yard area. The current plan does not provide enough detail to determine whether credit for existing trees is warranted. · Berming and shrubs are proposed for some of the lots backing up to Nowthen Blvd. Screening from Nowthen Blvd for Lots I & I2, Block 1 and Lots 12 & 13, Block 2 -266-