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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. To consider approval of a resolution approving the preliminary plat for Long Bridge. <br /> <br />2. MN§462.358 Sub 3b. Application Deadline The application was received on February 17, 2021 and <br />considered to be complete on February 26th. The 120-Day review period has been extended and will <br />expire on June 26, 2021. <br /> <br />3. Background/ Council Vote. This project was the subject of a sketch plan in 2020 (LA20-000003). <br />The proposed preliminary plat is generally consistent with the sketch plan. <br /> <br />4. Proposal Summary. The applicant proposes splitting the parcel into three buildable lots and an <br />outlot for a private road. This private road will terminate in a conforming cul de sac. The right of way <br />width and pavement width conform to city standards. All three lots conform to city standards, each being <br />more than two acres of dry-buildable area and 200 feet of frontage. None of the lots are lake lots. <br />Though in the MUSA and eligible to connect to the sanitary sewer, all lots will be served by on-site septic <br />and wells because the sanitary sewer is not readily accessible. <br /> <br />Hennepin County preliminarily supports the location of the proposed intersection, no turn lanes are <br />required. They are requesting additional right of way for future roadway needs and confirmation of sight <br />distance. <br /> <br />This parcel includes a pond and a tributary that feeds Long Lake. The Watershed District (MCWD) has <br />identified needs including easements and infrastructure improvements plans for improving water quality. <br /> <br />5. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On March 15th, the Planning Commission held a public <br />hearing on the proposed preliminary Plat. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted <br />7-0 on a motion to approve the preliminary plat. <br /> <br />Commissioners supported the project, subject to staff’s recommended conditions, which included City <br />Engineer comments, Hennepin County comments, Watershed District approval, and confirmation of two <br />septic sites. These conditions have been incorporated into the draft resolution. <br /> <br />6. Public Comment. No written comments for or against the proposal have been received. Staff has <br />fielded calls regarding the project. <br /> <br />7. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />City Council should review the approval resolution and adopt or amend. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Resolution <br />B. Plan set <br />C. PC Minutes – draft <br />D. PC staff report <br /> Item No.: 14 Date: April 12, 2021 <br />Item Description: LA21-000021 – John Newell o/b/o Stephen and John Newell, 1485 <br />6th Avenue N, Preliminary Plat – Resolution <br />Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent