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to verify that the homes on these lots are properly elevated above the Base Flood Elevation (BFEs). This will also benefit future homeowners regarding whether flood insurance is required or not. Existing Conditions The Subject Property is heavily wooded and, as previously noted, also contains wetlands and floodplains. The City's Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) identifies a high -quality mesic oak forest over a large portion of the Subject Property. Due to the natural features of the site, the Applicant is proposing to custom grade many of the lots, to try and minimize impacts. The submittal did include a Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan. In residential developments, City Code restricts tree removal to no more than sixty percent (60%) of the Significant Tree DBH inches (a Significant Tree is defined in City Code as all oaks and evergreens with a diameter of four [4] inches or greater and all other deciduous trees with a diameter of eight [8] inches or greater). Per the Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan, approximately 40% of the Significant Tree DBH inches will be removed. This percentage would likely be lower, but the Applicant did not inventory trees within the floodplains because they were outside the limits of disturbance (meaning a greater number of trees are actually being preserved). Public Hearing The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing for the Variance and Preliminary Plat at their August 27, 2026, meeting. Multiple members of the public spoke at the meeting (draft meeting minutes are attached to the case), and the City also received two written comments regarding the project (also attached to the case). Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of both the variance to lot depth and the Preliminary Plat, contingent upon compliance with Staffs review comments. Outcome/Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #26-187 granting a variance to lot depth for Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Rum River Retreat; -and- Motion to adopt Resolution #26-188 approving the Preliminary Plat of "Rum River Retreat." Attachments Site Location Map Project Narrative Preliminary Plat Title Sheet with Changemarks Streets Plan Sheets with Changemarks Storm Sewer Plan Sheet with Changemarks Grading Plan Sheets with Changemarks Tree Preservation Plan Sheets with Changemarks Slope Exhibit with Changemarks Public Comments Combined Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated August 27, 2026 Resolution #26-188: Preliminary Plat Resolution #26-187: Lot Depth Letter to City Council 9.3.26