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#16-3822 May 4, 2016 Page 4 of 8 e. Planning Commission suggests that flexibility in number of stories is warranted, since while most homes proposed will have two stories above a basement or walkout, the topography along the southern lots overlooking the wetland is such that some walkout levels may be defined as stories based on the current definition relating to percentage of wall exposure. f. It is acknowledged that site grading will likely remove all existing trees and vegetation from Wayzata Boulevard to the wetlands in order to accommodate this development, and that lowering the grade adjacent to Wayzata Boulevard is likely to drastically change the visual appearance of this site as viewed from the County road. g. With regard to the potential second-phase multi-family building which would make use of a portion of the landfill, Planning Commission suggests that the entire site be rezoned to RPUD, with separate standards for that building being established with a separate “Phase 2” development review process if/when that building is proposed. It would also be appropriate to note in the initial approvals that such use would require replatting Outlot A into a building site. Additional comments from the Planning Commission’s perspective can be found in the April 18 minutes. Park Commission Review and Comments, 5/2/16 The Park Commission reviewed the project plans at their May meeting and were asked to address two specific items – whether a trail easement should be granted along Wayzata Boulevard, and whether there is any desire to acquire land for park use as opposed to collecting a Park Dedication Fee for this development. On a vote of 5-0 the Commission indicated that a trail easement should be required, but they acknowledged the difficulty and potential costs of actually constructing and maintain a continuous trail along Wayzata Boulevard make it unlikely the easement will be used. With regard to the land versus fee question, the Commission voted 5-0 to table pending further review of the site by the members and consideration of whether there is a need for park land at this location. Based on the Fair Market Value of the property, the park dedication fee to be collected at the time of final plat approval is anticipated to be within the range of $87,750 to $149,850. Revised/Updated Conservation Design Report A revised Conservation Design Report has been submitted and the revised pages are attached as Exhibit D. Hennepin County Comments A copy of the preliminary plat was forwarded to Hennepin County for comment on April 26. While no formal comments have been received as of this writing, staff has received an indication via voicemail that the County likely will limit the site to one access point, which will potentially result in a revised plat layout. It also appears that the County will require right and left turn lanes, and would like to further discuss the issue of trails along Wayzata Boulevard. City Engineer Comments As noted in the Planning Commission memo, City Consulting Engineer Robert Bean has reviewed the submitted plans and his comments generally pertain to engineering matters that can be resolved in due course. Those comments are included as Exhibit E of the Planning Commission packet.