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Elk River City Council Minutes May 16, 1994 Page 14 e 4. IF NECESSARY, AT THE TIME OF BUILDING PERMIT, A TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY IDENTIFYING THOSE TREES TO BE SAVED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW HOME. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Councilmember Holmgren stated that the road should be hardsurfaced in the future if there is to be continued development on 213th Avenue. 7.12. Preliminary Plat Reauest by Heritaae Landing Develooment/P.H. Case No. P 93-12 City Planner Steve Ach stated that the City has received a request by Heritage Landing Development to subdivide approximately five acres into nine single family lots. He stated that the single family development consists of a cul-de-sac that is approximately 300 feet in length with a large landscaped island at the end. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat following discussion on maintenance of the landscaped island. He further stated that the developers have recommended a plan that will involve low maintenance landscaping for the island. Steve Ach noted that the staff is recommending approval of the preliminary plat. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. The City Council discussed maintenance responsibility of the landscaped island. e Planning Commission Representative Bob Minton indicated that the Planning Commission preferred that the City not be involved in the maintenance of the island. Discussion continued regarding the maintenance of the landscaped area and the Council's desire that this not become a burden to the City. It was suggested that the landscaped island be divided into nine portions, with each parcel owning a portion of the property therefore placing the burden of maintenance of the island on the parcel owners. Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern regarding the oak trees on the south portion of the property. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUESTED BY HERITAGE LANDING DEVELOPMENT TO SU.BDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY FIVE ACRES INTO NINE SINGLE FAMILY LOTS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. TREE PRESERVATION PLAN BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH A GRADING PLAN TO ILLUSTRATE THOSE AREAS OF TREES THAT WIll BE SAVED DURING GRADING OF THE PLAT. 2. ALL OUT BUILDINGS BE REMOVED PRIOR TO RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT. 3. A UNIFORM MAILBOX DESIGN BE PROVIDED. e 4. A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED PRIOR TO RECORDING THE FINAL PLAT.