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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 10, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 13 (7. #11-3526 3515 CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, 1545 MAPLE PLACE, Continued) Bremer noted that Mayor McMillan was questioning whether the setbacks would be met if the house remained. Rahn asked whether they would require variances since the lot is substandard. Mattick stated they would not require a lot area variance but that they may require some setback variances. Mattick stated based on the lot size, that lot would still be buildable. Curtis noted the side lot setback is 10 feet. Printup stated he is uncomfortable with approving the plan tonight without hearing back from the Watershed District and any possible changes to the grading plan that may be required. Rahn asked if the applicant is in a hurry to develop this property. Sather indicated they have not received a good clarification from the Watershed District, but noted they are in the process of closing on the property and that they would like to get approval prior to purchase. Rahn stated whether it would affect their planning process if this was approved at the next council meeting. Sather indicated it would. Franchot noted this is a preliminary plat approval and that the Council would be able to review it again at the time they request final plat approval. Mattick stated that is correct but that typically the Council requires the application to be largely in compliance with preliminary plat approval. Bremer stated she would be fine approving the application subject to the applicant receiving approval from the Watershed District. Curtis stated Staff can bring the preliminary plat resolution back before the City Council and then schedule the final plat for another meeting; or if clear direction is given at tonight’s meeting for the final plat request, and if all the requirements are met, then the Council could vote on both the preliminary and final plat at the next Council meeting. Rahn asked if there are no changes whether it would be brought back for final plat approval. Curtis stated there would be a preliminary plat resolution and a final plat resolution. Mattick stated it is not uncommon to combine preliminary and final plat approval. Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, Application #11-3526, 3515 Capital Partners, LLC, 1545 Maple Place, to direct Staff to draft approval resolutions for both preliminary and final plat subject to the applicant receiving approval by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and provided that the Item #03 - CC Agenda - 10/24/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 10/10/2011 [Page 9 of 13]