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I.- - 11V Howard R. Green Cor npany July 15, 2004 File: 823960J-0240 Mr. Chris Leeseberg City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Re: Belmont Estates Preliminary Plat Review Dear Mr. Leeseberg: As requested,we have reviewed the submittal package for the Belmont Estates preliminary plat. As you are aware,this proposed development lies just west of Elk Meadows Addition, south of CSAH 12. The submittal package was prepared by Hakanson Anderson and Associates and consisted of a site development plan dated June 15, 2004 and a preliminary plat dated June 28, 2004. Based on our review and comments received at the staff review meeting,we would offer the following comments: A. Preliminary Plat • At the staff review meeting there was discussion regarding the extension of Nixon Circle to the south plat boundary. Consideration should be given to extending Nixon Circle right- of-way to the south plat boundary so that in the future when the Brown property to the south is developed,Nixon Circle can connect with Olson Circle. • In most instances, staff would recommend that a 179th Street right-of-way be continued to the west plat boundary, but given the significant difference in topography on the land lying to the west, staff does not feel this is necessary in this development. • Temporary cul-de-sacs will need to be constructed at both the south and north end of Olson Circle. According to city policy, temporary cul-de-sacs must be constructed to the same size as a permanent cul-de-sac and of the same material including curb and gutter. Therefore, easements need to be provided for construction of the temporary cul-de-sacs. These easements can be of a temporary nature which would require them to be a separate document from the preliminary plat. 2550 University Avenue West • Suite 400N • St. Paul, MN 55114 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389