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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMlvnSSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 h. Weinberger stated since this property is outside the MUSA area, it would require an amendment to be approved by the City Council and the Metropolitan Council to provide sewer to the site, with approval by the City of Long Lake also being necessary. Weinberger stated access to sewer is available along Apple Glen Road. Weinberger stated this area lies within the Tanager Lake drainage district. The DNR has requested that the wetland area on this property be protected by the granting of conservation easements on all wetland areas, the Long Lake Creek, and all the property south of the creek, with open space being preserved south of the creek. The Applicant has agreed to place conservation and open space easements to protect the creek and to maintain the natural buffer between the trail and the developed land north of the creek. Weinberger stated City Staff feels the proposed preliminary plat is in a format that could be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to City Council approving the Preliminary' Plat, the Applicant shall secure access from the City of Long Lake to Apple Glen Road, be approved for sanitary sewer connection, and the Met Council shall approve a MUSA extension. 2. - The road shall be constructed to a width consistent with road dimensions of Apple Glen Road. The City of Long Lake shall be requested for comments regarding construction and maintenance of the road. 3. Standard drainage and utility easements along the property lines w ill be required for final plat. 4. Granting of Conservation and Flowage easements across the wetlands and ponding areas located within the development. Language in the easement documents shall restrict land alteration and removal of vegetation in all wetland areas and within 75’ of Long Lake Creek. 5. Conservation easements shall be granted over the conservation areas on proposed lots 3,4,5 and 6. PAGE 9