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Case//7: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Northfork Itasca Point; Case of Northfork, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that North Fork, Inc. is requesting preliminary plat approval of another portion of the Northfork P.U.D. located on the north side of Lake Itasca. The plat is to be named Northfork Itasca Point and consists of approximately 35 acres proposed to be platted into seven single family lots and permanent open space to be deeded to the Homeowner's Association in the form of an outlot. The plat is in the shore land overlay district for Lake Itasca and, as such, the lots are required to be at least 80,000 square feet in size and 200 feet wide at the road frontage or building setback line. In addition, the riparian lots or lots adjacent to the lake (4, 5 and 6) are also required to be 200 feet wide at the water frontage and provide for a 200-foot structure setback from ordinary high water mark and a septic system setback of 150 feet from ordinary high water mark. Ms. Frolik pointed out that all the lots meet the shore land regulations with one exception. Together, all of the lots total more than 1,400 feet of frontage at the street frontage or building setback lines, but on a lot by lot basis, Lot 5 is shy of the 200-foot mark. On May 4, 1999, the Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the 200-foot width requirement on Lot 5 because there is at least 1,400 feet of road frontage among the seven lots. She pointed out also that all of the riparian lots were also designed so that the building pad could meet the 200-foot structure setback from ordinary high water mark. However, because the DNR minimum setback from ordinary high water mark is 150 feet and because that setback in this case would require less tree removal and disturbance of existing topography, the developer chose to also seek a variance from Ramsey's current 200-foot requirement. The Board of Adjustment also approved this variance request because compliance with DNR's minimum of 150 feet would be maintained on all three of the riparian lots. Ms. Frolik reported that the lots are proposed to receive public access from the extension of a cul-de-sac east off of Andrie Street. The cul-de-sac length is approximately 1,000 feet and a variance to the 600-foot maximum cul-de-sac length was also granted by the Board of Adjustment on May 4. The variance was granted based on the fact that the subject area is basically a peninsula of developable property not wide enough to accommodate a looped road system through the area. Additionally, the preliminary plat proposes to name the street Itasca Point Road, which is a deviation from the City's grid system and requires Council approval. Ms. Frolik noted that in accordance with the Northfork Park Dedication Agreement dated May 9, 1989, park dedication for this portion of the P.U.D. has been previously satisfied with land dedication. The grading and drainage plan has been reviewed by the City Engineer and he has recommended a modification consisting of an elongated sedimentation basin on the common property lines of Lots 6 and 7. The developer is modifying the plan accordingly. She noted that a tree preservation and planting plan also needs to be provided. Ms. Frolik reported that the Planning Commission conducted the preliminary plat public hearing on April 6, 1999, and no verbal or written comments were submitted. The Planning Commission and City staff are recommending approval. She noted that Dennis Peck, Director of Development, is present. Councilmember Zimmerman commented on the permanent open space on the outlot and what if residents decide they did not want to pay taxes on that and they give it back to the City Council/May 25, 1999 Page 13 of 25