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• Case 99: Request for Final Plat and Final Site Plan Approval for Northfork Office Condos; Case of Saint Andrews Investment Group, LLC Community Development Director Trudgeon stated the City has received a final plat application from Saint Andrews Investment Group, LLC to develop the first stage of Northfork Office Condos, located north of Highway 10 and southwest of the railroad right -of -way on the western border of Ramsey. Saint Andrews Investment Group, LLC is requesting final plat approval of a _portion of the proposed Northfork Office Condo project. The applicant plans to plat the first four buildings, and complete the remainder of the approved preliminary plat later in the year. Mr. Trudgeon advised as noted in the Staff Review Letter, there are revisions to the grading plan that need to occur; staff is confident this can be completed. One of the larger issues with this development was the septic system. Staff has spent time with the developer in regards to this. There is the possibility of complications in the field, and there has been soil testing completed, but further testing will disturb the soil and would be counter - productive. Much of the information regarding the exact location and depth of the system will need to be determined at the time of construction of the system. Staff feels at this time there is enough information regarding the septic system, but it will need to be monitored. The developer is planning to employ EcoCheck to monitor operations, septic tanks, and water quality and functionality. The City will require a copy of a utility operating agreement between EcoCheck and the developer to ensure the consistent maintenance and monitoring of the system. Mr. Trudgeon indicated there was also an issue regarding the sprinkling system. The applicant has met with the Fire • Department several times and submitted a plan that shows to be adequate for what is being proposed. There was also the issue of the road extension to Alpine Drive. The final plat now indicates the platting and construction of 156` Avenue to Alpine Drive that will serve the proposed development. Mr. Trudgeon advised staff recommends approval of the final plat and site plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter specifically addressing the items included in the staff report. Mr. Mike Walz, General Contractor representing Northfork Office Condos, stated the fourth bullet point under Drainage and Grading in the Staff Review Letter requires a sidewalk to be installed along 156` Avenue from Alpine Drive to the west line of the plat. This requirement had never been discussed previously, and was just brought to his attention seven days ago. He stated this 'requirement would add about $8,000 to the project cost and he requests that it be removed. Mayor Gamec asked if the proposed sidewalk will connect to another area. Mr. Walz stated there is currently no sidewalk along Alpine Drive and he finds this sidewalk pointless. Councilmember Elvig indicated the Economic Development Authority has had discussions regarding trails being included in industrial parks. He noted his building in the City of Anoka is required to have a sidewalk and it is an amenity, but it is in a larger space than this development. It has been the City's intention to have connecting trails; he could advocate for a trail here, but • does not understand the purpose for a sidewalk. City Council / December 28, 2006 Page 19 of 27 -127-