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Item # 6.6. ,.ity of River MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: Council Mayor and City ti, Scott Harlicker, Planning Assista July 20, 1998 SUBJECT: Sale of City Property at Holt Street, 193ra Avenue and Highway 169 I$$ug At the June 23rd Planning Commission meeting the Commission approved a motion which found the sale of city property located at the intersection of Holt Street, 193ra Avenue and Highway 169 to be consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also discussed the preservation of the existing pine trees on the property. They were concerned about the removal of the trees when the property is developed. In order to ensure the trees are left intact they approved a motion to recommend the Council place a conservation easement on that portion of the plat which includes the pine trees. Attached are copies of the plat and a concept plan which shows how the property could be developed. An alternative to a conservation easement would be to include a deed restriction on the lot limiting the number of pine trees that could be removed. The deed restriction, along with the city's review of any development proposal, would provide a level of security regarding the preservation of the pine trees. As can be seen on the concept plans, the site can be developed while preserving a majority of the pine trees. Should the Council decide to protect the pine trees with a deed restriction, staff is suggesting the following restriction be added to the deed: The existing pine trees north of the extension of the right-of-way for 193ra Avenue shall be preserved. \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\scott\gp98-4cc.doc 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 * Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425