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Planning Commission Minutes February 27, 1996 Page 5 . property line between the Nord family property and this plat. Terry stated he is aware of an agreement for watering purposes, but that he mentioned these items in his memo so that they can be addressed before proceeding ahead after final plat to construction. The assurances would be necessary for the City to have the right to make those kinds of improvements. If not, the improvements would be kept within the plat itself. Steve explained the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation for the location of the trail. Steve noted that the City made an agreement with the Nords not to open up the trail until their property is developed. Mr. Nord asked if additional right-of-way would be needed beyond the 70 feet presently. Terry Maurer stated that the 70 feet would be adequate for the roadway trail. Dave Anderson, 14845 County Road 30, Park and Recreation Commission representative, noted Steve Ach's memo mentions a partly on road, partly off road trail. He felt an entirely on-road trail (widened paved surface) will work in this area. Dave added that a 50-75 foot width for a trail corridor is preferred. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Dillon closed the public hearing. . Discussion followed regarding the location of the existing home and stream. The Commission reached a consensus that the developer try to reach a compromise to satisfy both the City and the DNR, and that a variance would be justifiable if it is the only workable solution. Steve indicated a meeting would be scheduled with the DNR, the developer and City staff to address this issue. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR NORDIC WOODS, AS REQUESTED BY RICK LUND, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. P 95-8, CITING THERE WAS NO OPPOSITION DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE PREPARED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PLAT APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS. 2. COMMENTS OUTLINED IN THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED 2/19/96, BE ADDRESSED AND INCORPORATED INTO REVISED PLAT. 3. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE INCORPORATED INTO APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT. 4. WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 PER LOT BE PAID TO ELK RIVER UTILITIES PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING. DEVELOPER SHOULD CHECK WITH ELK RIVER UTILITIES FOR ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES RELATIVE TO WATER CONNECTION FEES. 5. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE PLAT WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY. .