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[: Zoning File #1691 October 17, 1991 Page 5 Preliminary Subdivision - 13 Lot Plat, Class ill The 13 lot subdivision is to be known as Fleming Trail Addition. The wastewater treatment facility that formerly occupied this property was abandoned some time in the early 80's. The original facility was installed some time in the very early 60's. Today the only thing that remains is the MWCC lift station property that appears as the exception on the plat drawings and an underground force main. The 16" force main runs from the lift station to Orono Orchard Road and is located within the actual travelled road that serves as access for MWCC service trucks and vehicles in addition to the Long Lake vehicles that use the current facility for exterior storage. There are many similarities between this property and the Orono sewer pond property. Refer to Exhibit N. Note the 1-1/2 acre wetland designated as Glenco soils to the south of the sewer pond. This area has been filled in at the time of the original installation of the sewer pond back in the early 60's. If you review Steve McComas' report. Exhibit J, specifically the last paragraph on Page 1, he notes that at this point in the 1990's there are no indicators that would characterize this area as a wetland area any longer based on the hydrology and vegetation. As a result this area is now classified as dry buildable. Once again refer to Exhibit N. The area to the north designated at 1/2 acre Glenco soils has been partially filled adjacent to the railroad tract, the applicant has shown the wetland area per the City's wetland maps on the plat and shall be protected with drainage easements. Please refer to Mr. McComas' report (Exhibit J) and Exhibit R. At a site inspection staff delineated the boundaries of the wetlands based on hydrology and vegetation. The proposed house on Lot 1, Block 1 has been shown encroaching the defined wetland. Later on in the memo we will review in more detail the issues of flood plain, surface run-off retention and drainage. The applicant has applied for density credit for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1 and Lots 9 and 10, Block 2. Lot Configuration All of the lots but Lot 1, Block 1 meet the area requirements. Lot 1 has approximately 1/3 acre of dry contiguous land. Each lot meets the lot width at the 35' front street setback line. All proposed residential building sites meet the required setback standard except for Lot 1, Block 1. Review Exhibit U, Sheet 3. Note the proposed residence not only encroaches the defined or designated wetland area but in preliminary discussions with the Watershed District is more than likely located within a flood plain. There may be additional dry buildable land to the southeast side of the pond to provide a 1/2 ab.__