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cess ssey le if has Scant irects ed at Scant ck 2, td by r' I #2294 LGA Investment Group, 1181 Wildhurst Trail/Garden Lane - Preliminary Subdivision September 11, 1997 Page 3 The proposed stormwater facilities will provide a general benefit to the reduc^ng^ the rates of flow which impact downhill properties via the two major ravmw^ However staff has great reservations regarding placement of the stormwater pond witlun uopTreachf Although the City Engineer’s comments du^g Ae sketch i^an re^view may have suggested some runoff rate control facilities at the head of the did not expect that the southerly leg of the ravine would be turned into The uniaue natural features of this ravine within a mature maple/basswood/o^ woods make it a much more fragile environment than the similar woods west of Garden Lane where e stormwater pond w^ initially proposed (See Exhibit E). It appears to staff Aat the pond w^ relocated specifically in response to City policies and Code requuements wbe^^^ not allow lot area credit for areas within drainage easements (SecUon 11.41, Subd B(4)). area of proposed Lot 1, Block 1 would have been only 1/2 acre under the imtial plan. Lot Standards Each of the proposed lots is subject to the normal 35' front and side sheet, 30' rear, »d 10' side setback ^uirements of the LR-IB district. Subject to certain lots being to mret lot area standards, each lot appears to have suitable area for construction of a single f y residence meeting setback requirements. Note that Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 2 and the tear 1/4 of Lot shoreland, mainly in the 500-1,000' setback zone. Portions of those lots m the 500-1,000 will be limited to 35% hardcover. The easterly 1/3 of Lots 3 and 4, Block 2 would be limited to 30% hardcover. It is anticipated that there will be no need for build on these lots. The northerly ravine area within the property boundaries is not m designated Shoreland district. City Engineer’s Comments The City Engineer has reviewed the preliminary plat proposal and made a number regarding utilities, streets, grading, drainage and easements, and has animated the ~ ^ sewer, storm sewer, and stormwater pond construction for purposes of a finaricial be posted as part of the developer’s agreement. To summarize the Engineers comments. 1. Sanitary sewer will be extended by the developer to the site from Wiltest Trail. Final plans will need to show surface locations and the steep bank, it may be necessary to put sewer down the center of Wil urs rather than on the shoulder. 2 Applicant must confirm that the streets meet the design, speed arid radius standards and a typical section included on plans. The City should detemune » i