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DfGl P I':""T : ",''',' Jt-W ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 31. 1998 .. F-' ['\:~~-.., 17 . I. Approval of the grading, drainage, and erosion control plans by the Rice Creek Watershed District; 2, The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible; 3, Temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is established; 4. Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediments are employed; 5. Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards, approved by the City Engineer; 6. Approval of the necessary wetland impact permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S, Army Corps of Engineers; and 7. Compliance with Section VI, E, 3 of the Zoning Ordinance (Lighting) is required. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Council member Malone asked where the next phase is on the priority list. Mr. Mack stated that information has not come back to them but he felt the CIP Advisory Group had a favorable view of this project and they seemed intcrested that it is borne out of community interest. He advised that the County typically has $2 million for these types ofprojects so the full $800,000 would . equal one-third of the available funds. He indicted that may not be reasonable to expect. 4. Case #98-17, John McClung, Minor Subdivision, 4326 North Snelling Avenue Mr. Ringwald eXplained that thc applicant is requesting approval of a three lot minor subdivision. The applicant proposes to divide Outlot A, McClung First Addition, into three parcels. Proposed Parcel C contains thc existing home of the applicant. The applicant is also requesting approval of variances for thc lot area (195 square feet) and for the lot depth (838 feet) on proposed Parcel B and a vacation of part ofa utility easement. He noted the alignment of the lot lines which minimizes the variance request and advised that the Planning Commission postponed action on this request until a wetland delineation was completed. He advised that the elevation of915.6 was agreed to by the applicant's engineer and thc City Engineer. Mr. Ringwald explained that the Community Development Director is recommending that the park dedication fee be requircd prior to the recording of the documents. The lowest floor elevation of Parcels A and B arc to be two feet above (917,6) to provide security should the pond reach the IOO-year elevation. Mr. Ringwald noted the legal description for the easement line to assure that the public water is stored within the public easement. He pointed out the additional wedge easement to accommodate the I OO-year elevation and advised that the City Attorney recommends the easement be recorded prior to the minor subdivision to assure accuracy of the legal description. Mr. Ringwald stated the area of the drainage easement impact to Tract B in . terms of the building pad and the ability to move the storage area will decease over time as more property owners are involved, Staff recommends that area be relocated to a southern location which would not impact the buildable area and allow a more useable back yard, Staff also