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Memo to Mayor and City CounciYP 95-8 Page 3 March 18, 1996 fair to say that the developer's engineer has done a good job in splitting the difference between these two fixed points. However, I believe it is also fair to ask what are some alternative designs or options to consider to further minimize, or avoid, the DNR stream on the west. In light of these concerns, the developer has taken the extra steps in trying to minimize impact to the stream and the need for a setback and variance for the existing home. It has been proposed by the developer that the following take place to meet the DNR and city's concerns: · Remove a portion of the existing home that is closest to the proposed street and rebuild a garage at the required setback. (see attached Sketch A) Minimize impact to DNR stream by shifting the channel or recreating an open stream with rip rap to prevent erosion. A guard rail and 5 foot boulevard would be constructed along the roadway. (see Sketch B) · Utilize the existing driveway to cross the stream in order to access Lot 8. (see Sketch C) · Create another stream crossing with one driveway to access Lot 7 and Lot 6. (see Sketch C) DNR Approval Obviously, all the modifications proposed by the developer have to be approved by the DNR. At the time this memorandum was prepared, staff has not heard from the DNR regarding the recent changes. Staff will be prepared Monday night to inform the Council of the DNR's comments. Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended a cash dedication be provided based on the number of lots in the proposed development. In addition, the Commission has expressed the need to expand the road width from County Road No. I east to the point where the road turns and goes north, to accommodate an on-road trail system. This trail is planned to be extended further to the east and ultimately, connecting with the city trail which runs north and south along the east side of Meadowvale Elementary School. This on-road trail would basically be a striped shoulder to facilitate the movement of pedestrians from County Road No. I to a point further east, (beyond the limits of the plat) where an off-road trail system would be extended to the main pedestrian corridor. The off-road trail is not planned to be constructed until the property (currently owned by the Nord family) is platted. s:\council\p95-8x.doc