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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 25, 1999 • ( #2450 Glen Gronberg, continued) The Applicants have submitted a revised plan which proposes to create a new outlot and to construct a private road joining the adjacent Outlot A within the Spruce Acres Subdivision, which would eliminate the need for a back lot. The private road would be required to be developed, including an 80' cul -de -sac platted at 100 feet in diameter, at the time Lot 1 would receive a building permit. The existing driveway arrangement would remain in place until that time. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision with the understanding that the property would be acquired by MnDot. Weinberger noted that the proposed septic sites have been inspected and both the primary and alternate drainfield sites meet all City and State standards, and the existing sites on Lot 2 are conforming systems and would not be impacted by the subdivision. The Parks Commission has reviewed this application at their January 4th meeting and have recommended the City collect one park dedication fee for one new lot. Weinberger stated the Applicant would need to develop a covenant for wetlands located within Lot 1 and the need to obtain the necessary approvals from the Corps of Engineers and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District before any alterations are approved. A road • maintenance agreement would also need to be entered into with the neighboring property owners prior to final plat approval. Mayor Jabbour questioned why a cul -de -sac was being required. Weinberger stated a cul -de -sac is necessary for emergency vehicle access and to service the four lots. Kelley inquired how much land MnDot will be taking. Gronberg commented that he is unsure at this time how much land MnDot will be acquiring. Mayor Jabbour remarked the City Council does not want to create a lot that does not have a proper septic site should MnDot decide not to acquire a portion of this land. Mark Gronberg stated there is some extra land available on each lot to play with. Mayor Jabbour commented that the septic systems are not a part of the right -of -way position. Mark Gronberg inquired whether the park dedication fee is necessary. • Mayor Jabbour stated he is in favor of the park dedication fee.