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MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Melena
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: July 12, 2000
RE: Oak Park Heights—Valley View Estates 4th Addition
FILE NO: 798.02 — 00.09
As a follow-up to the July 6, 2000 Planning Report for Valley View Estates 4th Addition,
we have provided a revised set of conditions reflecting the comments of the City
Engineer and input from Planning Commissioner Mike Dahlquist. The City Engineer
provided a plan review memo dated July 6, 2000 that discusses easement and driveway
access, grading and drainage, utilities and other concerns. Mr. Dahlquist suggested
that some of the similar conditions be combined. The revised set of conditions for
Planning Commission review at their July 13, 2000 meeting is as follows:
RECOMMENDATION
1. The owners of Lots 1, 2 and 3 enter into a joint maintenance agreement to
ensure prompt snow removal and maintenance of the shared access.
2. The land area of Outlot A shall be incorporated into Lots 1, 2 and 3 to ensure
proper maintenance. A 30 foot shared access easement shall be created to
enable access to Lots 1, 2 and 3 from 57th Street.
3. The City Engineer shall review and approve all grading and drainage plans. The
Al' U yard areas between Units 4 and 5 and the yard area east of Unit 6 have slopes
that will require measures to prevent erosion. The applicant shall provide plans,
subject to City approval, to address this issue.
444•''. An erosion control plan with locations of silt fencing shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval.
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5. The sanitary sewer and water main utilities, installed as part of, and serving this
development shall be privately owned and maintained.
6. Any additional hydrants, as required by the Bayport Fire Department, shall be
installed at the applicant's expense and to City specifications.
7. All engineering plans shall be signed by a professional engineer registered in the
State of Minnesota.
8. The existing 20 foot and 60 foot easements on the property shall be included on
the preliminary plat and indicated on all site plans.
9. A development agreement shall be executed between the City and the applicant.
The agreement should indicate that if the sanitary sewer main within the property
needs repair, the City will not be responsible for any costs associated with
restoring the driveways or other privately owned improvements within the
easement area.
10. Create a 20 foot pedestrian trail easement over the drainage and utility easement
on the site's west side along Osgood Avenue.
420 The applicant must pay the City a cash payment equal to 14 percent of the fair
market value of the subject property. To determine the appropriate park
/ ( dedication fee, the applicant shall submit an appraisal of the site in accordance
wit Section 40 .08.6.9 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
U 12. The applicant submit and receive approval of a detailed landscape plan from City
staff and the City Arborist.
,V 13. All exterior lighting shall comply with Section 401.15.6.7 of the City Code.
14. The applicant submit detailed patio and porch plans for each unit.
1 . The applicant shall construct a trail, to City specifications, on the west side of the
property and/or within the Osgood right-of-way from Upper 56th Street North to
the site's northern property line. ot5 -
16. The applicant is advised that City approval is not inclusive of other necessary
governmental permits and approvals, including but not limited to State and
County Highway Departments, Watershed Districts and others that may apply.
17. All other conditions of the City staff, Planning Commission, or City Council.
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