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#16-3822 July 7, 2016 Page 2 of 3 County and City on June 20 (Exhibit A). Absent County comment on that plan, the Council did not spend any time reviewing the plat when it approved the CMP amendment on June 27. Hennepin County comments on the June 20 access/turn-lane plan were received on July 5 (Exhibit B) suggesting that while the sight distance does not meet their desirable standard for new development, it does meet their minimum requirements. They indicated that if the second phase multi-family project goes forward, a dedicated westbound left turn lane will be required if not already completed as part of the 2020 turnback construction upgrades for this section of Wayzata Boulevard. Current Review Status The July 5 Hennepin County communication appears to solidify that only the westerly access will be approved, leaving the easterly terminus of the internal private road as either a cul-de-sac or a “T” or hammerhead configuration. Noting that Van Eyll’s preference would be a hammerhead, it was also discussed with Hennepin County as to the possibility of establishing emergency-only accessibility from the T directly to Wayzata Boulevard, which staff would support. This should be included in the preliminary plat requirements for this subdivision. Applicants have not submitted a set of revised overall preliminary plat drawings reflecting the hammerhead and turn lane configurations. These should be required prior to granting preliminary plat approval. Additionally, preliminary plat approval when granted should be contingent on Met Council confirmation of approval of the Comp Plan Amendment, which has not been received as of this writing. Staff is in the process of drafting a Preliminary Plat & General Concept Plan Approval resolution which as of this writing is incomplete and in draft state only, but attached as Exhibit C for Council’s initial review. A list of items for Council discussion or clarification with page references to the Draft Resolution includes: 1. The Conservation Design Master Plan is lacking certain detailed information which will be necessary to have fleshed out before final plat approval (Page 4) 2. Council to confirm acceptance of “average” FAR of 0.782 – how or whether to define for individual lots; (Please review applicants Supplementary Narrative, Exhibit H) (Page 6) 3. Confirm Council acceptance of average hardcover of 35% (some lots will be over 50% RPUD limit) (Page 7) 4. Street widths (28’ E-W, 32’ N-S), private vs public, acceptance of T configuration (Page 7) 5. Confirm acceptance of no Trail Easement along Wayzata Blvd (Page 8) 6. Review Stormwater Fee calculation method (Page 8) 7. Discuss any other topics that need to be addressed for preliminary plat approval Staff Recommendation Based on the County comments indicating a single access point will be allowed, applicants should be providing a revised set of plans showing reflecting the hammerhead configuration, and any other aspects of the preliminary plat that will change as a result. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Council should review the topics for discussion as noted above, providing staff and applicants with any additional direction necessary to allow for preliminary plat approval. Direct staff to draft a resolution for preliminary plat approval, incorporating appropriate conditions. The