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#2294 LGA Investment Group, 1181 Wildhurst Trail/Garden Lane - Preliminary Subdivision September 11, 1997 Page 5 it will still abut both Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2. ITie replacement right-of-way for Garden Lane should still be dedicated to make the full connection as shown, subject to meeting road design standards. 3. The Park Commission has not yet re\ iewed the proposed plat to determine whether land or a park fee \vill be required. Eight percent of the 8.89 acre area ot the plat would be approximately 0.7 acres, which could encompass most ot the ravine in Lot 1, Block 2. This would potentially leave Lot 1. Block 2 short of acreage of approximately 0.1 acre which mich be picked up by moving the easterly cul-de-sac further south. However, relocating the stormwater pond into Lot 1, Block 1 effectively eliminates one lot, making this a 6 lot plat. It is staffs impression that it may not be possible to get 7 lots out of the property and still accommodate a stormwater pond on the site as well as maintain the integrity of the ravine in its natural state. Note that the property exclusive of proposed right-of-ways (after the vacation) has 7.92 acres in which to accommodate the .5 acre necessary for stormwater pond, the potential .7 acre needed to protect the ravine via easements or dedication as park, and 7.0 acres for 7 lots. The numbers don't quite add up. The site appears to be 1/4 acre short. The applicant has attempted to rectify this by placing the stormwater ponding in the ravine. In staffs opinion, this is not a good plan. 4. Does Planning Commission have any additional concerns regarding this plat proposal? Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Subject to Park Commission and Council approval, the City should protect the ravine by having it dedicated as park. Subject to review by the City Engineer and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, a stormwater pond should be established per the initially submitted plan within Lot 1, Block 1. This will likely eliminate one lot from the plat, and may result in a revised proposal for vacation/rededication of Garden Lane. The temporary cul-de-sac should be platted as a permanent cul-de-sac and relocated to the southeast of the drainagevvay at the head of the ravine. Applicant should provide the infomiation requested in the City Engineer’s review of the preliminary plan.