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Memo/Planning Commission/P 95-4 February 24, 1998 Page 2 • The property was originally part of the right-of-way for Highway 169 which, after the reconstruction and realignment of Highway 169 and Jackson, was able to be turned back to the City. The preliminary plat along with a request for rezoning and a land use plan amendment was originally presented to the Planning Commission back in August 1995. The rezoning to C4 and the land use amendment to CC were eventually approved; however, application for the preliminary plat was withdrawn because of title problems that had to be clarified. Since that time the title problems have been have been cleared up and the parcel is able to be platted. When the Planning Commission considered this plat in 1995 they requested the north end of the plat, including the pine trees, be made an outlot. This was done in order to preserve the pine trees. The plat under consideration at this time does not include that area as an outlot. Preservation of the trees could be accomplished by way of a condition included as part of the plat approval. Since the city will have ownership of the lot, we can ensure, through the development review process, that development of the parcel will preserve as many trees as possible. • Outlot A, as shown on this plat, consists of a small triangular piece at the northern tip of the plat. It will go to the adjacent property owner who has claimed an interest through torrens proceedings to clear title. Should the Commission decide the pine trees should be included as part of an outlot, the plat can be revised to show that. Utilities There is a 15 foot utility easement proposed across the south end of the parcel. Elk River Municipal Utilities has indicated that there is a question about the exact location of the electric lines in that area. They suggested that the location of the line be field verified and the proposed utility easement be adjusted if needed. There is also a pole guide that is located outside the proposed utility easement along Holt Avenue near the intersection with 193rd. Like the electric line, the location of the guide should be verified and the easement adjusted if needed to include the pole guide. Sewer and water The property is located within the urban service area and municipal sewer and water will be extended to the site. The likely location for services would • come across 193rd from Elk Park Center. The water service will eventually be extended down 193rd to tie in with the Cottages of Elk River. A drainage and \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\scott\p95-4.doc