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Hennepin County Comments County staff has reviewed the plans. Their comments are attached as Exhibit F. The county has requested a land dedication totaling 60' from the centerline of C.R. 19. Cunently there is a total of 33* from the centerline that is owned by the county. To meet the requirement of Hennepin County the final plat shall dedicate an additional 27 ’ of right-of-way to equal 60'. The purpose for the request is 19 is a designated future bikeway. The City of Orono has not always required the land dedications for additional County right of way. It is a request from the County, but not required. The County does typically request right of way along all its’ roads when property is being platted. The City has identified North Shore Drive as a MinorArterial. Typically a right of way width of 80'-100’ is what is found along these corridors. Staff suggests the property owners discuss the right of way width with the County to determine what the ^appropriate width for dedication be in this location. Currently, no other areas along this right of way are dedicated more than 33*. Only a portion at the north end of 19 has 50' on the west side of the road. A variance is required to permit land alteration in a designated wetland for driveway construction. Dave Zetterstrom, Entrance Permit Coordinator for Hennepin County, has reviewed the plans and noted in his letter dated May 2 1 ,2002 that the proposed driveway entrance is the only location along the roadway frontage where access can be permitted for the propert>. This is due to the terrain and road geometry. The proposed access point is at the top of a hill where there is adequate sight distance. The variance for the wetland crossing is justified based on the fact the wetland crossing is requited for access. The access minimizes impact the the wetland and wetland buffer area. The variance also is justified based on the proposed driveway entrance being the only available entrance that meets the sight distance requirements as required by Hennepin County. A second driveway for a neighboring property is located at the north end of the property. The applicants shall discuss this matter with the adjacent property owner. This may be a good opportunity to grant a driveway easement in favor of the adjacent property owner. This is not a requirement of this plat, but an opportunity for the adjacent property owner to get an access easement. Septic Review Each lot has demonstiated two septic sites for each lot meeting local and state standards. Matt Bolterman, On-Site Systems Manager has approved the designs that were submitted. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the preliminaiy plat and a wetland alteration variance for the shared driveway based on the following findings: 1. 2. The layout of the lots meets the Zoning Code requirements for a front/back lot subdivision. The proposed use of the land is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. #02*2761 Brad and Carol Pats 250 North Shore Drive West Page 3 of5