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FILE #LA 20-000003 February 18, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Lot 3 changing the standards and setbacks to the proposed lots. Currently the lots are not identified as lakeshore lots. The Planning Commission should provide feedback whether or not some flexibility from identifying the front lot for Lot 3 along the Outlot A will be supported. Natural Environment. For the Preliminary Plat a determination of the floodplain, wetlands, top of bank and bluff for the property will be required. These areas are to be preserved and protected. A wetland delineation will be required and approved by MCWD. Long Lake Creek is a main waterway to the lake. Further analysis of the project with regard to shoreland management may yield additional comments. The applicant has stated there will no grading south of the proposed cul- de-sac where the creek crossing, wetlands, floodplain, steep slopes and woods areas exist. The grading plan, once developed, will need to be further evaluated to ensure that this goal can be met. A Long Lake Creek runs through the property, running from the pond in Lot 2 toward Long Lake. Depending on the identified top of bank all three proposed lots could be affected by the 100’ creek setback. This creek is considered a tributary, and the 100 lake yard applies from the top of bank if the lots are served by septic systems. The watershed districts comments may influence changes to the plan. The applicant is stating no work is being proposed in the wetlands, creek, floodplain and steep slopes. A Wetland Delineation and a NOD from the MCWD will be required. City Code requires conservation design for projects either greater than 5 acres, or at densities greater than one unit per 2 acres. A Conservation design plan will be required, unless waived by the City Council. The Planning Commission should discuss support a waiver of the conservation design requirement in lieu of identifying substantial trees (Oaks, Maple, Basswood, etc. greater than 6’ DBH). Engineer Comments The following are comments given by the City Engineer to be addressed with a preliminary plat. 1. Private Roadway- A maximum of two properties are allowed to share a driveway. The proposed roadway should be extended to a point to allow the homes to the south to access it directly without a shared drive. As currently depicted three houses would share driveway south of the proposed cul-de-sac. 2. Private Roadway- a roadway and cul-de-sac conforming to City standards will need to be constructed in Outlot A. 3. Sanitary- Property is within the MUSA and therefor eligible to connect to city sanitary sewer. Applicant should explore the possibility of constructing a low pressure system to serve the properties included in the sketch plan. The closest connection is to the south and would require easements to cross private property. 4. Any existing easements on the property should be shown. 5. All existing structures on the property should be shown such as the dam and Creek crossing. 6. Extent of the wetlands/ creek flood plain should be depicted