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approval. The on-site improvements would not include an easement to allow public access, which the PTRC did not object to. The pllJllose of the on-site improvements is to help offset their projects impact by providing amenities on the site itself. CMK or future tenants would be responsible for maintaining the on~site improvements. Since there would not be an easement granted to the City, the estimated value of the improvements is $153,400 for the on-site improvements. The revised plans also include a 1,900 foot long concrete pathway along Gateway Boulevard, in accordance with the 2002 PTOS Plan. The proposed path would connect to the existing City trail on the east side of the property and to a future path on Round Lake Road that would be constructed when that road is reconstructed. The City Engineer and Public Works Director have requested an eight food wide path. CMK is requesting a six foot wide path. The estimated cost of constructing an eight food wide path is $ 126,600. The proposed path along Gateway Boulevard would be constructed in City right~of~way. The City would normally require some separation between the curb and path; however, the grade change on the other side of the path requires the path to be next to the curb. Since the path would be in the right~of-way, it would become property of the City. The City Engineer and Public Works Director have reviewed the proposal and visited the site. They are in support of the proposal. The City Engineer has reviewed the estimated cost of the proposed path and is of the opinion that it is a reasonable estimation. The estimated value of all proposed improvements for the park dedication requirement is $280,000. Previous Park Dedication Requiremen/sfor Commercial Properties There have been two eomparable eommercial subdivisions/lot consolidations since 2002. The most recent commercial subdivision was for the office development at 3800 Cleveland Avenue North (southeast comer of Cleveland Avenue N and County Road E2). The park dedication fee, which had initially been set at $ 19,500, was ultimately waived in that application (Planning Case 02~032 and 03~002). In 2003, the City approved a lot consolidation for Guidant (now known as Boston Scientific). That planning case required Guidant to: 1. Dedicate an easement to the City for an existing City trail that was on already on their property; 2. Allow public use of the paths on the Boston Scientific property; and, 3. Construct a picnic/warming shelter at Cummings Park, which was estimated to cost $350,000. In the case of Guidant, there was a much clearer impact on the City's park and recreation system because the property was adjacent to City parks and trails. Guidant employees have much better access to and impact on the City's park and recreation system. \\'\!etm-il/('I,lIs\ardcllhills\P/U!llIillgiP/mlllillg Cascs\200S\08-005 hlll'c'r.\'C Prelimillo!)' &. Filial Plat (llId Vacation (PC Approl'cd)'i042b'()S- ('C Report - Trm'cnc Plat,doc Page 4 of7