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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 8,1997 ( #9 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) Van Zomeren noted the typical submittals being required. The park dedication fee is $19,464. Sewer and water fees were noted. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat and PRD. The applicant, Bill Gleason, had no comments at this time. Flint questioned the 7' easement of right -of -way dedication to Shoreline Drive. He noted the Hennepin County bike trail plan and questioned whether this easement is the place for a bike trail. It is currently noted for use by utilities only. He questioned whether there is room for a bike trail on the southern edge of the property. Van Zomeren said it can be reviewed by the City Engineer and resolution can -be amended for a trail if requested. She indicated the Hennepin County right -of -way agent is requesting the same amount of easement as utilities companies have. Jabbour asked if the City wants a 7' or 10' trail. He noted the park dedication fee would have to be adjusted if that was the case. He asked if Gleason understood. Gleason said he was working through it. Flint noted the trail would have to be 10' or 12' questioning whether the location was feasible for a trail without getting into wetlands. Gleason said he did not believe there was adequate room for a trail in that location. Flint questioned the determination of 30 units in the zoning district. Van Zomeren said 40 the property is in the LR -1 C1 District and the applicant is able to increase the density by 50% if items A -F are met on pages 1 and 2 of the resolution. Barrett suggested the resolution be amended to note the addition of the proposed plat meeting those requirements. Kelley asked if the application meets those requirements, if the City has to allow the 50% increase in density. Barrett said he would review the matter but believed it is mandatory. Kelley felt too much structure was being squeezed in but would comply if required. Kelley asked how many townhomes were located to the east of this subdivision. Van Zomeren did not have that number. Kelley said he would like to know as the subdivision would add traffic through a lower density neighborhood. He suspected the property to the east has more dry buildable and has only 24 -26 duplex units. Jabbour noted that a credit is received for the wetland. Kelley said he understood that, noting that was the reason for asking Barrett the question on allowing an increased density. Jabbour noted that sewered areas are reviewed differently from non - sewered areas. 10