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#OG-31G9 1 Fcbru�ry 2006 ' P,igc 3 of 5 Surrouncling llevelopment - The preliminary plat is surrounded by RR-lA, five acre minimum residential property in all directions. The City of Independence is to the west across Townline Road, and single family RR-lA lots surround the property on �I1 sides. Lot Layout and St�ndards Two side-by-side lots are proposed to be served off an existing driveway which will be shared. The applicant has requested the variance for lot width as opposed to proposing a front lot/back lot configuration due to the topography and wetlands located to the rear of the property and at the NW corner. The site plan attached as Exhibit B shows the required setb�cks and primary and alternate septic locations. The applicant has shown that an adequate house can be placed on these lots and staff is satisfied with the lot layouts as proposed, The lots meet all required lot standards as shown in the tables above. Orono's Septic Mlnager, Willie Gibbs, has reviewed the submitted plans and agrees with the approval of the septic sites previously approved by former Septic M�nager, Matt Bolterman. However, Gibbs has recommended that the septic system serving Lot 2 be updated prior to preliminary plat approval. The applicant will be required to meet all recominendations of the City Engineer and the Septic Manager prior to City Council review. Road Layout and Standards The applicant has proposed to use the existing driveway along the north boundary of the proposed Lot 2 for both lots. A driveway easement, drainage and utility easements are required to be provided over the existing driveway for access to the northerly lot. Required Easements The applicant must dedicate the following easements: • Conservation and Plowage Easements over all delineated wetlands, ponding areas, and drainage ways. • Driveway Easement over the entire existing driveway. • Drainage and utility easement over the entire driveway. • Standard drainage and utility easements �round all lot boundaries. This consists of 10' around the plat boundary lot lines and 5' on the interior lot lines. Storm W�►ter, Dr�inage, �ncl Erosion Control The applicant has contacted the Miruzehaha Creek Watershed District �nd has not yet received their comments. Por Final plat approval the applicant will be required to comply with MCWD recommendations. The subdivision is subject to the S1:OTI11 Water 1nd Drainage Trunk Pee established by City Ordinance. The fee is established at $2,280 per acre, with a cap of 7.0 acres to be charged per lot. For this property, two lots are being created: Lot 1 at 5.98 gross acres would be charged a fee of 5.98 acres x $2,280 = $13,634. Lot 2 at 7.33 �ross acres would