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11. The proposed trail improvements contain much of the potential increased demand on the CMK Arden Holding's property that may otherwise have been felt on the City's park and recreation system. 12. The proposal has been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for review. 13. No subdivision variances are required for this application. Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 08-005 and recommends approval (6-0) of the Preliminary and Final Plat based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the following nine conditions: 1. Final grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans for the property shall be subject to review and approval by the City's Public Works and Engineering Departments, and the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of building or grading permits. 2. The project shall be subject to City Erosion Control permits. 3. The utility plans for each lot shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and Public Works Director prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. Easements shall be granted to the City, subject to review and approval of the City's Public Works and Engineering Departments, for all public utilities, prior to the issuance of any building permits. 5. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, NPDES, Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and any other governing agencies where applicable prior to the issuance of any building permits. 6. The park dedication requirement shall be fulfilled by completing the following: a. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the applicant shall construct at least $153,400 worth of qualifying on-site recreational and pathway improvements. Qualifying improvement may include pathways, benches, parks, athletic facilities, and other recreational amenities deemed appropriate by the City Planner and Public Works Director or their designee. Wetlands, landscaped areas, and other open areas not available for recreational purposes shall not be considered a qualifying expense. The applicant shall submit on-site improvement plans for City Planner and City Engineer approval prior to the issuance of any permits for the property. CMK shall provide proof of qualifying expenses upon request from the City for evaluation purposes. If construction does not occur by the end of 2008, the minimum value of improvements shall increase by three percent per year starting on January 1, 2009. b. Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits, the applicant shall construct a six (6) foot wide concrete pathway along the south side of Gateway Boulevard to standards set by the City Engineer and Public Works Director ("Pathway"). The Pathway may be immediately adjacent to the backside of the curb. Location of the Pathway shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and Public City of Arden Hills City Council MeetingforJuly 14,2008 \ \Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2008\08-005 Traverse Preliminary & Final Plat and Vacation (PC Approved) \071408 - CC Report - Traverse Plat.doc Page 60f8