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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 23, 2015 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 41 Staff would also note that the variance for road length has been discussed at the Planning Commission and Council level, and neither body expressed an issue with the length. The justification for approval of this variance is included in the findings section of the preliminary plat resolution. It should also be noted that a private road from Shoreline Drive ending in a cul-de-sac to serve the three lots would have to be at least 1,750 feet in length, which is longer than the extended Heritage Lane at 1,600 feet. The resolution includes the following key elements: 1. Physical characteristics of the property and the proposed development are documented; 2. It is noted that a variance for road length is intended to be granted and justification for the variance provided; 3. Concerns of the Foxhill residents are noted in the “Findings” and the Developer’s remedies for addressing those concerns are noted in the Conclusions, Order and Conditions; 4. The Conservation Design inventory and Master Plan are summarized, with the condition that the Conservation Design recommendations be adhered to; 5. Provision of municipal sewer to the property is discussed; a sewer connection charge of $89,760 is established based on the 1998 Shoreline/Heritage sewer project per the 2015 Fee Schedule – this includes connection of the three new homes plus the exiting main residence at 1700 Shoreline Drive. 6. It is noted that Lots 1 and 2 will have new existing grades established for height and story determination purposes; 7. The three outlots along Shoreline Drive intended as future potential dockage for Lots 1 through 3 are discussed, noting that this plat approval does not approve use of those outlots for dockage, but requires separate City and MCWD review and approval. 8. The standard easements for wetland protection are required; the small wetland being filled for the road extension technically requires approval by MCWD, is not expected to require mitigation under the deminimus rules, and under Orono Code is required to be removed from the Wetland Overlay District. This process would occur as part of final plat approval; 9. Removal of the existing cul-de-sac wings is to be decided prior to final plat approval; 10. Minnehaha Creek Watershed approval of the stormwater management plan and facilities will be addressed and adhered to; 11. Recommendations of the City Engineer regarding stormwater management and other topics shall be addressed and adhered to; 12. Park fee of $16,650 and stormwater and drainage trunk fee of $23,040 are established; 13. Final design for retaining walls will be required;