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Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the City's Comprehensive Plan proposes the extension of l67th Avenue as a collector street through this subdivision. The City Council discussed this alignment at their July 19,2005 work session, and directed staff to review an alignment for l6ih Avenue that is south of the plat boundary. Staff is suggesting that preliminary plat approval, if granted, be made contingent on the revision of the City's Comprehensive Plan to reflect this southerly alignment. Councilmember Elvig questioned if it is necessary to include the l6ih Avenue alignment as a contingency in this development, as it is more of an overall City issue. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied staff wanted to be certain the decision on the aligmnent is not lost in the shuffle. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan would be necessary regarding the alignment. Separate direction regarding the alignment could be given if that is the desire of the Council. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated the preliminary plat includes a roundabout and median off of Nowthen Boulevard. The Plamling Commission recommended including these features in the approved preliminary plat, however, Staff continues to have some concerns with this aspect of the proposed preliminary plat. He advised a traffic analysis has been completed; the analysis indicates that traffic levels will be acceptable at nearby intersections, with the exception of l6ib Avenue and Highway 47, which already operates below a desirable level of service during the afternoon peak period. Improving the level of service at this intersection will require signalization, which needs MnDOT approval. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated 41e Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed the preliminary plat and is recommending that cash be accepted to meet park dedication requirements for the plat. Staff would note that the Park and Trail Plan shows trails through the subject property, both south of Trott Brook and along Nowthen Boulevard. The Park Commission also recommended that a trail be constructed south of the plat boundary to l67tb Avenue. A trail is only shown along Nowthen Boulevard in the right-of-way adjacent to the plat. Staff is recommending that the trail be located within the plat boundary and extended south to l67tb Avenue. He advised the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat at their August 8, 2005 meeting. The Commission supported retaining the roundabout, converting the southerly access off of Nowthen to a temporary cul-de-sac, reconfiguring the cul- de-sac in the southern portion of the plat by providing a stub street to the Overtoom property, and providing additional landscaping along Now and Then Estates. He advised staff is also recommending that the preliminary plat be approved, contingent on compliance with the City Staff Review Letter, revision to the City's Comprehensive Plan to include an alignment for l67th Avenue south of the plat boundary, construction of a trail on the west side of Nowthen Boulevard from the northern portion of the plat boundary to l67tb Avenue, submittal of a revised landscaping plan, approval from Anoka County of the southerly access to Nowthen Boulevard, and extension of municipal sewer and water to the property. Councilmember Elvig noted the staff report includes information regarding the traffic analysis that indicates that traffic levels will be acceptable at nearby intersections, with the exception of l67tb Avenue and Highway 47, which already operates below a desirable level of service during City Council / September 13, 2005 Page 13 of 33 -122-