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Case #2: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Kelly Acres; Case of John Osborne and Kelly Wolf Community Development Director Trudgeon explained Case Nos. 2 and 3 are cluster subdivisions that are adjacent, and will be discussed together. He indicated John Osborne and Kelly Wolf have applied for preliminary plat to develop five new single-family lots, and replat two existing lots on approximately 19 acres generally located on Tiger Street at 171st Avenue NW. The five new lots meet R-1 Rural Developing standards for lot width, size and frontage on a public road, but the two existing homes are proposed to be platted on lots that do not conform to the standards. Because these are existing residences, staff is comfortable with the lots as proposed. A future re-subdivision plan has been received for the entire undeveloped area. All future streets are platted as individual outiots. Mr. Trudgeon indicated the proposed lots will be served by a common septic system located in Rum River Prairie, constructed to hook up to municipal sewer and water when they become available to the property. The community septic system will require a MPCA permit, and preliminary plat approval shall be contingent upon receipt of such a permit. General details concerning soil type and the design and location of the community septic have been submitted. Staffis requiring that all sewer and water infrastructure be installed prior to the construction of the streets. The applicants have submitted information regarding the proposed water source for the proposed lots and individual wells are proposed. Staff has requested revisions regarding the water utilities and maintenance plan. Community Development Director Tmdgeon stated the plat proposes to gain access from Wolverine Street, through the proposed Rum River Prairie development. Staff is requiring that 171st Street be constructed to provide a second access to both Kelly Acres and Rum Pdver Prairie and the street plans indicate this construction. A trail will be required to be constructed on the east side of Armstrong Boulevard per the City's Park and Trail Plan. Also, a sidewalk will be required to be constructed along Tiger Street and on one side of 171~ Avenue. Mr. Trudgeon indicated the tree preservation plan, grading plan, and drainage plan are generally acceptable to staff, though some modifications are requested. He stated the public hearing was held on March 3, 2006, and a number of residents expressed their concern with the proposed project. The primary concerns were the size of the proposed lots, the eventual extension of urban services to the area, and the general concept of cluster housing. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat with the following contingencies: 1. MPCA approval of the common septic system 2. Resolution of the lot size issues for the existing homes 3. Completion of the traffic study 4. City Council re-consideration of the cluster ordinance Regarding Case No. 3, Community Development Director Trudgeon stated National Growth, LLC has applied for preliminary plat for a cluster subdivision to develop 26 single-family lots on a total of 72 acres generally located on Tiger Street at Armstrong Boulevard. Armstrong Boulevard crosses the property; the portion proposed to be platted -268-