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CITY OF ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO.7559 per additional residential household being developed is required. In instances where a cash contribution is to be made by the developer, in place of a conveyance or dedication of land, the cash contribution shall be equivalent to the fair market value of the land to be dedicated. The determination of the fair market value of the undeveloped land by the city assessor, city council, or designated appraisers shall be determined at the time of final approval. Where the anticipated park needs are greater than the number of acres to be developed, the city establishes a maximum park dedication fee. For areas of residential density 3 units per acre or less, a cap of 4 percent of the predeveloped value is applied. The 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan does not specify the need for a neighborhood park or trail at this location. A park dedication of land instead would be appropriate according to the City Ordinance. A14. The Developer has submitted a Conservation Design Master Plan (CDMP) prepared by Civil Methods which inventoried and described the environmental features of the site, defining what natural values of the site should be preserved or enhanced and how that should occur. According to the CDMP, this property is partially located within a greenway corridor, and contains areas of maple -basswood and oak forests with the potential to contain rare species. The developer did not survey the rare species but rather ensured that proper protective measures would be taken if rare species were encountered during development. According to the CDMP report, the plans prioritize the preservation of the existing woodland and wetland areas and the maintenance of the existing natural ecological connections. CONCLUSIONS, ORDER AND CONDITIONS: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based upon one or more of the above findings, the Orono City Council hereby grants Preliminary Plat Approval allowing the Developer to proceed with a final subdivision of the Property into 5 building lots and dedication of a public road extension. The preliminary plat (attached as Exhibit B) together with the stormwater grading plan will establish building pad elevations, drainage swales, and stormwater basins. Preliminary Plat approval is subject to the following conditions: B1. Approval is subject to Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (hereinafter the "MCWD") approval and permits as required. Final Plat approval shall not be granted until the Developer has provided evidence that all required MCWD permits have been obtained. B2. Approval is subject to right-of-way dedication. 250