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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 22 of 32 (9. #14-3691 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL, 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE – PRELIMINARY PLAT, Continued) McMillan stated the City still has some minor things that will need to be worked out but that in her view those can be resolved. Staff has identified some areas that need some additional work and will be working with the developer to address those. McMillan stated she would rather have Prairie Restorations come up with a tree plan and that she would like to have the trees planted in a natural way. McMillan indicated she is not so much concerned about the quantity of trees to be planted given the expense being incurred by the developer to create the prairies and that it is likely additional trees will likely be planted by the individual property owners. Printup asked if the MN Department of Health has a lot to say on the septic systems. Olson stated the septic regulations would be through the Pollution Control Agency and that the well regulations would be through the Department of Health. Printup stated he is comfortable with that and that concerns about the southern portion have been heard loud and clear over the past couple of weeks. Printup stated in his view all of the issues are being looked at but that extra attention should be given to the drainage on the southern edge. McMillan stated in fairness to the applicant, she would like to keep the application moving along. McMillan asked what the next step in the process would be. Grittman stated the preliminary plat would need to be approved by a resolution and that the City Council could direct Staff to draft a resolution. Staff will attempt to incorporate all the details that have been identified. Levang stated she is okay with the flexibility on the seven lots, the cul-de-sac length, and the trees. Grittman stated the other issue was the street design, which the City Engineer is currently looking at. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution for Application No. 13-3691, Source Lance Capital, 405 North Arm Drive, granting of preliminary plat approval. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT, CONTINUED Mack stated as it relates to 3850 Watertown Road, Staff has been working with the property owner as well as the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District over the excess fill that was brought on to the site. Staff has received confirmation from the Watershed District that fill was placed in the wetland and, as a result, work was immediately stopped. Mack stated Staff will continue meeting with the property owner to correct the situation. Curtis noted the meeting occurred today.