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Zoning File #2197 <br />November 14, 19% <br />Page 5 <br />numerical or setback requirements. <br />If the right-of-way is not vacated, it could not be used for stormwater ponding purposes unless <br />the City is willing to allow such use. Applicant has indicated that the most feasible area for <br />expansion of the pond is directly south and partially into the Navarre Lane right-of-way. <br />Pending fmal approval of the Phase 1 ponding proposal which currently is under review by the <br />Watershed District, the pond as shown on the proposed site plan may have to be expanded just <br />to serve Phase 1. Applicant has indicated the Watershed District may be willing to accept a <br />monetary contribution in lieu of pond construction to serve Phase 2, if the site is not large <br />enough for construction of such a pond. And, any pond expansion from that shown must take <br />into account protection of existing utility lines. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Approval of the proposed vacation of the remainder of Navarre Lane beUveen the County Road <br />19 right-of-way and the westerly boundary of Olive Avenue would be appropriate if an <br />acceptable location for a pedestrian/bike pathway can be fo>tnd. Planning Commission should <br />review the options with the applicant and make a recommendation to Council regarding a <br />pathway routing and regarding the vacation of Navarre Lane. Any recommendation for <br />approval should be supported by the findings noted on page 2 and be subject to the following <br />conditions; <br />1. <br />3. <br />4. <br />Applicants shall legally combine vacated portions of right-of-way with their <br />respective properties. ^ <br />All property owners benefitting from the proposed vacation shall be responsible <br />for executing the appropriate drainage, utility, access and pedestrian/bike trail <br />easements over the portions of right-of-way to be vacated. Such easements shall <br />be filed at the time the vacation resolution is filed by the City Attorney's office. <br />As part of applicant's Phase 2 site planning, a trail corridor shall be reserved at <br />a location acceptable to the City (Planning Commission should define now if <br />•1 I \ V V\) ,possible). <br />(Option for discussion). As part of the development of the church site, applicant <br />shall submit a trail grading and construction plan to be approved by the Park <br />Commission and City Engineer, and shall grade the site accordingly to <br />accommodate future pavement of a trail (sidewalk?). dv. &. V IwIckI^ L, ,