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area to the north. The ponding calculations and grading plan, when complete, shall be submitted to both cities for review and approval prior to tlie final plan set being approved and recorded. Final Approval and Time Schedule: It is the intent of the applicant to have the preliminary platting completed for the lots in Medina this summer. However, final platting and road construction will not be complete until about 2003. The Rudds have stated MnDOT will pay for tlie road and engineering costs if it is constructed in 2003. The applicant has stated there are two primary reasons to not plat the road this year. The first is MnDOT would only reimburse for the materials, not engineering and other costs. Secondly, if the new lots in Medina are recorded the property owner may be subject to a higher tax obligation on six buildable lots rather thati one that exists today. The applicant will be requesting the preliminary subdivision approval be granted automatic renewals through 2003 when they will complete the final plat. Burlington Northern Railroad has indicated to the City of Orono they would be willing to paj' for completing a road plat across the property located in Medina. Please read the attached comments from Burlington Railroad. Prior to final plat the following additional information shall be provided by the applicant and approved by the City of Orono. 1. Final grading and erosion control plan set 2. Stormwater calculations for the drainage area that will drain towards the pond in Orono 3. List of all easements that arc recorded on the Rudd property 4. Easement documentation indicating legal access to the Slaughter and Hickey properties over the Fraizer property 5. Final construction plans for the road 6. Final plat drawing for recording the right-of-way 7. Applicant shall dedicate to the City an easement for the NURP pond. Planning Commission Recommendation: At their May 15,2000 meeting the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plans by n vote of 5 to 0. Staff Recommendation: StalT recommends apjn oval of the preliminary plat based on the resolution attached. COl/NCTL ACTION REQUESTED To adopt or amend tlie attached resolution. 'm