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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCJ 2 8 2002 cur u^ ohono DATE: October 23,2002 ITEM NO.: Department Approval: Name Paul Weinberger Title Zoning Administrator Admiobtrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item DcscriptioB: Lbt of Exhibits: #02-2839 Boyer Building Corporation 3320 Watertown Road Preliminary Plat Discussion A B C D John Boyer request to appeal the Storm Water Trunk Fee Mike GafTron Memo - Relating to the Storm Water and Drainage Trunk Fee Preliminary Plat Drawing October 1 5,2002 - Staff Report and Exhibits Council Discussion: This item is before the Council for discussion of the Storm Water and Drainage Trunk Fee. The applicant is proposed to divide a 50 acre parcel into 2 building sites. The new Sturm Water and Drainage Trunk Fee requires lots in the RR-IB (2 acre) district to pay $2,700 per acre totaling $135,000 for this lot. The applicant has requested the fee be adjusted based on the fact the fee assumes full development which will not occur in this case. Although the Council is not being requested to approve the Prcliminaiy Plat at this time, any comments relating to the subdivision are welcome. Application Background: The applicant has applied for a Preliminary Plat for a two-lot subdivision of a 50+ acre site located on Watertown Road, and a variance to permit additional width to an existing driveway that provides access through a protected wetland. The properly is located in a 2 acre zone and will be divided by creating two building sites (Lots I and 2) and shared driveway (Outlet A). The lot division is a front/back lot split, hence the back lot needs to be 3 acres. The general site plan meets all requirements for a front lot/back lot subdivision. Access to the properties would be through Outlot A. A driveway has e.\isted on the property since, at least 1975, through a large wetland basin. The City Fire Marshal and Long Lake Fire Department are reviewing the individual access for each lot. The Fire Marshal and Fire Department are being asked to comment on the driveway length/width and ability to turn emergency vehicles on each lot. It is likely that a circular driveway will be required for each lot. A detailed grading plan and driveway construction plan will require further engineering review. The City Engineer has recommended each driveway be designed to not exceed a 10% grade. Planning Commission Recommendation: By a vote of 7 to 0 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the site plan and approval of a variance to permit widening of the driveway through the wetland based on the following findings: