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2. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon one or more of the findings noted above, the City Council of the City of Orono hereby approves the preliminary plat application of G. Marc and fracy S. Whitehead per plat drawings by Walter J. Gregory of Merila and Associates dated September 5, 1997, and grants variances to Section 11.33, Subdivision 4; 11.31, Subd. 5; and 10.28, Subd. 5B based on the unique findings and hardships set forth above, subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant to dedicate the standard 10* drainage and utility easements along perimeter property lines, and 5' either side of interioi lot lines. If a retention pond or other stormwater facilities are required by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), any such facilities to be developed on the site shall also be designated on the plat as drainage easements. The final plat application shall not be presented for City Council approval until all MCWD approvals have been obtained by the subdivider. The City protected wetlands in Lots 1 , 2 and 3 shall be subject to a Flowage and Conservation Easement to be granted to the City by the subdivider. Applicant shall develop a covenant for Type 1 wetlands located within Lots 1 and 2. The purpose of the covenant is to alert all future property owners of the need to protect the area and if alterations are proposed to first obtrin the necessary approvals from the Corps of Engineers and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District before applying for approvals from the City of Orono. 3. The 3ubdiviLef shall bear the co8t of Sightlinc ifnpfovcnficnts within the newly ^icated^right -of way, subject to recommendation and oversight of the Public Services Director and City Engi neer. Such improvements may include but arc not limited to selective vegetation removal and regrading the hillside slope at the inside of the curve. The principal structure on Lot 1 shall be set back at least 50 feet from the easterly lot line and 50 feet from the southerly lot line of Lot 1 . Lot 3 may continue to use the existing easement driveway for access to Lyman Avenue. Lots 1 and 2 shall gain access to Lyman Avenue via a shared private Page 5 of 9