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Case File: 06-18 Page 4 more. The 11,000 square foot lots are more consistent with the development to the north and are that of a typical "city lot" (serviced by sewer and water). A large Xcel Energy Easement encompasses the southwest portion of the development, which occupies a large portion of the backyards of proposed Lots 1-11, Block 3. Staff has concerns that future additions or decks on the back of the house may be challenged due to encroachment in the easement. The applicant responded to this concern as follows: "the pad depth is a nominal 50 feet. It appears there is a minimum depth of 57 feet between front setback and the power line easement. It is reasonable to expect that a conventional deck of 12 feet in width can be added to a house with a width of 44 feet and not encroach. House styles can provide for the house to set ahead of the garage. This condition is most pronounced on Lots 5-10." The overall density is 1.1 unit per acre. Natural Resources Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) - The Natural Resource Inventory provides the City with extensive data related to the location and quality of natural resources in the city. The NRI indicates medium-tall grass nonnative dominated grassland is present and Saturated to seasonally flooded nonnative dominated gramiod vegetation is present typically found around wetlands. While these grasslands are noteworthy in the inventory, they do not merit conservation. Wetlands - There appears to be three wetlands onsite. A wetland buffer of 25 feet is required and an additional structure setback of 20 feet applies. There is a buffer shown on the Site Plan, but it does not include the additional 20 foot setback. Parks Park Plan - The Comprehensive Park Plan does not indicate any park target area in this development. A trail corridor is planned in the wider area and on the east side of this development site. Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation - At the October 11, 2006 meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended cash dedication for this plat and trail connections. A 50- foot trail connection, in the form of an outlot, in the southeast comer (between lots 12&13, Block 3, south to the Foster property) and one somewhere in the southwest area to give connection to the park in River Park. Outlot B should have a trail easement on the east side of County Road 40, which is shown on the plans, a trail easement should be dedicated along County Road 40 on both sides for the trail. Transportation Streets - The subject site is mainly accessed from County Road 40 and has three interior streets. The streets are proposed to connect on the north side and on the west side with future River Park phases. If both of these phases are not in place at the time of development of Preserve Ponds, a temporary cul-de-sac will be needed at the end of the road. The City Engineer will review traffic calming as part of the Final Plat. The turn lane on County Road 40 is addressed in the Sherburne County letter dated October 5, 2006. An easement may be required. Trails - A trail is shown on both sides of County Road 40, a 15 foot trail easement should be provided. The Parks Commission recommended a 50 foot wide trail connection through Lots 12 S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2006\Plat\P 06-18 Preserve Ponds\CC_ll_20_06.doc