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rd7C.:47. <br /> Howarc R. Green Company <br /> February 21, 2001 <br /> File: 812970J-0240 <br /> Mr. Scott Harlicker <br /> Senior Planner <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> P.O. Box 490 <br /> Elk River, MN 55330-0490 <br /> RE: WEST OAKS ADDITION <br /> Dear Mr. Harlicker: <br /> As requested, we have reviewed the West Oaks Addition located west of Waco Street <br /> and just north of the Pinewood Golf Course. The submittal package was prepared by <br /> Bogart Pederson & Associates, Inc., and consisted of a preliminary plat; grading, <br /> . drainage, and wetland mitigation plan; utility plan; landscape plan; and detail sheets. <br /> Based upon our review, comments received at the staff review meeting, and meetings <br /> with the Developer, we would offer the following comments: <br /> 1. GENERAL <br /> • The site consists of a total of 38.16 acres, with 5.15 of these acres being <br /> wetlands; therefore, the buildable area is 33 acres. The preliminary plat <br /> shows 77 single-family units and 101 multi-family units, for a total of 178 <br /> units. <br /> • This property borders the west City limits. To the south is the Pinewood Golf <br /> Course, and to the north are approximately 10 acres between this plat and <br /> TH 10. This land is currently outside of the urban service area but may <br /> petition to be brought back in. On the east side of this plat is Waco Street. <br /> • As of the date of this correspondence, no drainage calculations have been <br /> submitted. When they are submitted, the plat will have to provide both quality <br /> control according to Best Management Practices and rate control. Drainage <br /> from this plat generally flows to the northeast and under TH 10 through an <br /> existing culvert, ultimately outletting to the Elk River. <br /> • The 178 units can be expected to generate a significant amount of traffic. <br /> Most of the traffic will exit to Waco Street because of the signalized <br /> intersection with Highway 10. Waco Street is currently being rebuilt by the <br /> City. There have been no assessments to the abutting property. It would be <br /> reasonable to have this property pay its fair share for the Waco Street <br /> • reconstruction as part of the Developer's agreement. <br /> O:\PROJ\812970J\0240\Ltr 02-19-01 McPherson.rev.doc <br /> 1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br />