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Hennepin Countv Transportation Planning Hennepin County has reviewed the proposal and supports the proposed location of the access to the property. The County states that there is a sight distance problem westbound on County Road 6 (Sixth Avenue N) so it is most desirable to have the access to the property located as far away from the County road as possible. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District The application has been reviewed by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. They note that an erosion control permit will be required and that a site plan showing contour elevation lines will be required as part of their submittal. Board of Managers Approval will be required before a permit is issued. History: The property in question was created in 1976 (Registered Land Survey #1418) as part of a five lot subdivision, accessed through a drivew'ay (Tract E). All of the lots have been developed to date, with the exception of 1580 Sixth Avenue N. The resolution of the subdivision docs not identify any development stipulations on the land. The subdivision allowed for Tract E to cross Long Lake Creek and did not identify any designated wetlands at that time. In 1994, the owners of the property to the north, 1570 Sixth Street N (Lot A), were granted variances and a CUP (Zoning File # 1881) to permit construction of a private driveway to cross a protected tributaiy' to access the back of the owners ’ property. The variances included: filling and grading within 26’ of the flood plain and wetland conservation area; grading and filling w ithin 75’ of a tributary; and placing hardcover w ithin 75’ of a tributary. The CUP w as granted for grading and filling in excess of 500 cubic yards in a shoreland district. Hardship: The applicant has included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration: 1 . The lot was created in 1976 and is permitted to have one access; 2. The minimal amount of frontage on Tract E requires that the access be located close to the tributary on Sixth Avenue N; 3. City staff have determined that the safest location for access to the lot is as far away from Sixth Avenue N as possible; 4. Driveways can not be located closer than 5' to any (side) lot line and grading may not occur w ithin this area; 5. The construction of the access will create minimal disruption of the land and should not negatively impact the tributary; 6. Testing has not been completed to date to determine the location of the primary and secondarv septic sites on *he property for when it develops. The location of the septic sites will affect where the driveway is located on the property in the future; 7. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. U0i-2H68 John E. Whitman 2/20200} Page 3 of 5