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#2308 - Brook Park Realty/Tonka Ventures August 19,1999 Page 3 Ceil Strauss of the DNR has indicated she will be following up shortly on requirements for restoration of the portion of wetland that had been filled east of the Sohn's driveway over the years. It would be most efficient and probably least costly for the developer if this restoration work is done at the same time as site grading for the stormwater pond. Development Fees. The developer will be paying the required development fees noted in the preliminary plat approval resolution, including: $19,064 park dedication fee; $53,162 sewer and water connection charges; and $400 legal review and filing fees. Additionally, the developer is providing the required Letter of Credit in an amount of approximately $370,000 covering 150% of the costs of the public improvements including public and private roads, stormwater systems, sewer and water utilities, street lighting, and site grading and landscaping. Amended Subdivider's Agreement Per the recommendation of the City Attorney, the conditions of plat approval which require an action on the part of the developer have been incorporated into an amended version of the prior Subdivider's Agreement (see Exhibit G). Request to Start Two Buildings Prior to Road Completion The Amended Subdivider ’s Agreement specifies that no building permits for construction other than model homes be issued until all public and private street improvements are complete. The Agreement notes that model home construction would be permitted for the building (singular) closest to Livingston Avenue after plat approval and recording, but couldn't be open for viewing until the paved roads are in place. Applicant has requested that building permits be issued for the two buildings at the northeast comer of the site, one on each side of Livingston Avenue. The one on the south side is 3 units, that on the north side is 4 units. These two buildings will be located approximately 75' from the existing end of Livingston Avenue, so emergency access should not be an issue. Staff recommends approval for issuance of permits for these two buildings concurrently with commencement of road construction, subject to neither viewing nor certificate of occupancy until all road and utility improvements are completed for the development. Commencement of Site Grading Due to an anticipated last-minute revision of the mylars resulting from recent satisfaction of one of the mortgage interests in the property, it may be impossible to record the plat documents until the week following Council action. The developer is anxious to commence grading to ensure work is completed this season. Staff and the City Attorney have concluded it would be within the authority granted in the subdivision ordinance to allow such grading to begin after final Council action but before actual plat filing, subject to the Amended Subdivider's Agreement and Letter of Credit being in place.