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r Zoning Files #2279/2280 September 11,1997 Page 3 Planning Commission should consider whether the screening within Outlot A is appropriate or should be enhanced with additional plantings. The neighboring property owner may have some input into this discussion. Planning Commission should also consider whether the loss of trees as noted is of such a magnitude that it may be more appropriate to allow the existing driveway serving the existing house tc remain as is. Lot Dimensions Under the new configuration, each of Lots A, B and C contains the minimum required lot area Lots 1 and 2 meet the 200' minimum width requirement, and with the revision of the south lot line of Lot 3 southward to the 20' setback from Lot 2 septic system, the defined width of Lot 3 at the 50* setback line now is approximately 180', nearly meeting the 200' requirement and much better than the prior proposal, but still requiring a 20' or 10% variance. The setback requirements as shown for Lots 2 and 3 appear to meet code standards. Septic Systems Applicant has now correctly shown the septic system locations and staff notes that one site on each of Lots 1,2 and 3 is less than 75' setback from Basin E, but Septic System Inspector Steve Weckman has reviewed these and is comfortable with the proposed setbacks given the system elevations above that wetland basin. Storm Water Applicant has suggested that due to the minimal impact of adding two houses and driveways to this 10 acre parcel, no storm water ponding is required. This needs to be reviewed by both the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer before confirmation. A condition of preliminary plat approval should be completion of City Engineer and MC>\T) review of the revised proposal to confirm whether "torm water ponding is required on the site. If so, the original grading plan indicating storm water ponding adjacent to Basin E may still be appropriate, and it is noted that a wetland variance would be required for that construction, but such a variance would be supported by the intent of the grading to provide protection to that wetland and enhancing water quality. Lane Vacation U.S. West and Minnegasco have both indicated they have no problem with the lane vacation at the northwest side of the property adjacent to the Luce Line Trail. The DNR has advised that they do not object to the vacation. We have not heard from Triax Cable or NSP. Staff recommends approval of the vacation, finding that that undeveloped dedicated right-of-way serves no current or future expected public purpose.