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Request for Council Action continued page 7 of 10 March 11, 1994 Zoning File #1901 Parks/Trails/Park Dedication Please review Exhibit H, S and Y, there is still no conclusive evidence or support of documentation that would identify the designated park area as having historical significance. Applicant has advised that through contacts with Mn/DOT that a consultant is working closely with the Indian Council to determine if the site has some significance that would require preservation but the process will take until at least May of 1994. The Planning Commission has taken the position that whether there is historical significance or not that they recommend that the park outlot be designated and that interior trails linking park outlot with DNR park and eventually to Luce Line be designated as public rather than private. Review the minutes of the January meeting of the Planning Commission, Exhibit X, the homeowners association of Countryside Manor also requested that the park outlot be designated no matter what the resolve of the historical significance may be. During the Park Commission’s conceptual review, additional park lands were not sought and they encouraged the installation of a private interior trail. The interior trail area devoted to pedestrian or vehicular access would have to be excluded from dry building areas of each lot. It is staffs understanding that the developer will pose a question to the Council concerning credit for the cost of installing a bike trail against fumre park dedication fee. As of this writing, staff has received no written request of applicant. Septic Weekman notes all 25 lots have been found to have suitable area for primary and alternative drainfield sites suitable for 5 bedroom homes. Lots 2 and 7. Block 2 have been granted a variance for an 8% slope for the alternative sites. A condition of subdivision approval must include request that an old well pit for Lot 2, Block 2 be sealed off. In response to the Park Commission and Engineer’s request for the installation of the bike trail along Old Crystal Bay Road, Weekman said primary drainfield sites for Lots 2 and Block 1, be moved 5’ east in order to allow adequate separation from trail. Roads Countryside Drive shall be extended to Old Crystal Bay Road and dedicated as a public road. Applicant shall create a cul-de-sac road going west from Old Crystal Bay Road. Applicant to provide temporary road and utility easements over temporary cul-de-sac not included in 50’ road outlot. Countryside Drive West shall be maintained by private property owners. This action of the Planning Commission would be consistent with the request of the existing land owners