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LA25-000050 <br />20 January 2026 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />The Report also notes that new plantings will be provided along the private driveway in Outlot A to offset <br />the tree removals. Staff requests that a formal landscape plan be submitted before the City Council <br />meeting, illustrating how and where the proposed driveway and residential sites will be revegetated. <br /> <br />Utilities <br />The proposed subdivision shall be served by individual septic systems for sanitation and private wells for <br />water supply. The applicant included both a primary and alternate septic site for each proposed lot, <br />indicating the city’s septic standards can be met on both lots without impacting proximate wetlands or <br />sensitive areas. <br /> <br />Engineering Review <br />An engineering review of the proposed subdivision was completed and the comments were provided as <br />Exhibit K. The application must meet the requirements and/or address the comments stated in the review <br />letter. The review comments are standard given the characteristics of the proposed subdivision, with the <br />requirements for easement dedications and submittal requirements for final plan review. <br /> <br />Fees <br />Stormwater Drainage Trunk Fee <br />According to the 2026 Fee Schedule, the development of a property within a two (2)-acre residential zone <br />requires payment of $8,060 per the newly created lot. There is an existing house on the site is intended <br />to be replaced one trunk fees will be required for a total of $8,060. <br /> <br />Park/Trail Easement + Park Fees or Dedication <br />The Luce Line Trail and Noerenberg Gardens are located nearby. The Comprehensive Plan does not <br />contemplate the creation of new parks, trails, or open spaces in this area; Staff suggest that land <br />dedication is not necessary at this site. The park dedication fee, instead of a dedication of land within the <br />subdivision, is appropriate. <br /> <br />The proposed residential density of the site is less than three (3) units per acre (not to exceed four (4) <br />percent of the predeveloped value of the land). According to the 2026 Fee Schedule, the park dedication <br />fee would be equal to the fair market value of 0.2 acres of the undeveloped property. The Hennepin <br />County Assessor determines the market value of the land, which will be used to determine the park fee <br />at the time of final plat. Staff estimates the park dedication fee to be approximately $16,789.29. <br /> <br />Note: The fee totals will be confirmed at the time of Final Plat submittal. <br /> <br />Public Comments <br />At the time this report has been submitted, two (2) public comments in opposition to the application <br />have been received. Both letters express concern about density and the impact of the development on <br />the character of the area. <br /> <br />Issues for Discussion <br />1. Does the proposed preliminary plat conform with the City Code and its subdivision standards? <br />2. Are additional trees are warranted along Fox Street? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />17