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Planning and Zoning February 4, 1997 MnDNR. Royal Oaks is doing what they can to preserve as much wetlands and natural surroundings in the development. Mr. Black explained after the RCWD meeting Royal Oaks lost a building lot, dropping the count from 41 to 40 buildable lots. Continuing, Royal Oaks may be loosing more since they need to obtain permits from the Army Corp of Engineers, PCA, DNR - wildlife and a nation wide permit. Mr. Black described the lot lay out and explained the over all street concept will not change. Mr. Black is asking for the Planning and Zoning support to make a recommendation to the City Council to approve the rezoning and preliminary plat. Mr. Black suggested first, accepting the general street design not to exceed 40 buildable lots. Second, approval is subject to the approval from the required review boards: MnDNR, RCWD, and the US Army Corp of Engineers. Third, settle the watermain easement location. Forth, developer work with the City Council to develop an avenue to work out a watermain loop from Lalonde's property, either across the creek or down Peltier Lake Drive. Fifth, entrance island with minimal maintenance shrubs, bushes and contingent upon MSA - Dave Nyberg's approval. Mr. Black requested consideration for a 1000 feet block variance. Nyberg recommended constructing the road with no curbs or gutters but put in guard rails. Tourville asked what is the tonnage on these roads? Nyberg responded 7 ton although, he felt it was best to go without curbs and gutters for maintenance purposes. LaMotte questioned the road guarantee since the same issues were addressed and handled with Peltier Lake Drive but it didn't work? Broussard- Vickers asked if it was required to keep the road outlet to Main Street? Nyberg said yes its required for emergency vehicles and access. Tourville asked if the erosion issue was addressed from the last meeting? Nyberg commented there is a sift fence that would protect erosion unless the watermain goes under the creek, then some disruption may occur. Nyberg identified the three options for the watermain loop: 1) North, under the creek 2) South, under the creek 3) Running the watermain down Peltier Lake Drive Nyberg commented the utilities will be addressed on the utility plan sheet. Further, the watermain easement will need to be shown on the final plat. Nyberg felt confident with the developers attention to detail and suggested forwarding the preliminary plat to the City Council with the mentioned contingencies. 2