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• the developer is paying park dedication, and he would be wiling to make sure there is an easement to make the trail connection some day. Mayor Gamec noted the trail actually lines up with a park in Elk River. Consensus of the Council was to require the developer to provide an easement for a future trail, rather than constructing a sidewalk as required in the Staff Review Letter. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Final Plat Resolution 406 -12 -406 approving the Final Plat for Northfork Office Condos, with the exception of the requirement for construction of sidewalk along 156` Avenue, and authorizing staff the flexibility to require the developer to provide a trail easement, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter, specifically addressing the following items: 1. Subunit a revised grading and utility plan that is satisfactory to the Engineering Department 2. Produce a copy of a utility operating agreement between EcoCheck and the developer 3. A viable community septic system and well being constructed to meet the demands for all 15 buildings 4. Developer entering into a development agreement with the City of Ramsey Further discussion: Mr. Walz stated they cannot grant the City an easement because they are using 100% of their property due to the significant portion on the right side that runs along • Burlington Northern Railroad property. Mayor Gamec replied providing staff this authorization gives the City the leeway if it is needed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve Final Site Plan for Northfork Office Condos, with the exception of the requirement for construction of sidewalk along 156` Avenue, and authorizing staff the flexibility to require the developer to prbvide an easement. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #10: Adopt Ordinance to Rezone Property from E -1 Employment to Planned Unit Development (PUD); Case of Saint Andrew's Investment Group, LLC Community Development Director Trudgeon explained Saint Andrews Investment Group, LLC is seeking a rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to accommodate 15 lots on 8 acres for the Northfork Offices Condos site plan and final plat that was just approved. A PUD is needed because City Code does not provide standards for lots being developed as common- interest- communities. This ordinance was introduced on October 24, 2006. • City Council / December 28, 2006 Page 21 of 27 —129—