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Elk River City Council Meeting Page 12 June 17, 1996 10. UPON COMPLETING ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND HAVING THEM ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF 25% SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD. 11. THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 3, BLOCK 1, BE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW A 50' DEEP BUILDING PAD WITHOUT ENCROACHING INTO THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT. 12. A STREET LIGHT BE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE CUL-DE-SAC AS REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER UTILITIES. 13. A SEAL COATING FEE AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING. 14. PROVISIONS BE MADE TO EXTEND THE UTILITY LINE NORTH OF THE PROPOSED PLAT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 6.11. Request by WJC Development Corporation for Preliminary Plat Approval for Pheasant Run, Public Hearin.q, Case No. P 96-5 Planning Assistant Scott Harlicker stated that the W JO Development Corporation is requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide a 40 acre parcel into 14 single family lots. He stated that the subject property is located on the south side of 209th Avenue NW just west of the intersection of 209th Avenue and County Road 13. Scott Harlicker indicated that the Planning Commission discussed issues pedaining to landscaping, character of area, access, and traffic. He stated that during the Planning Commission public hearing, four neighbors spoke against the subdivision. The main concern was the size of the lots and the fact that the lots were too small for the area. Scott Harlicker indicated that the neighbors were also concerned about traffic and the impact that the project will have on County Road 33. Terry Herman of John Oliver and Associates requested the Council consider granting an exception to conditions 14 and 15 regarding grading and erosion. He indicated that there will be a Parade of Homes on September 7 and WJC Development is proposing to construct two homes for the Parade. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Mayor Duitsman indicated his concern of setting a precedence by extending the timing allowed for the grading and erosion plans. Councilmember Scheel questioned staff as to whether there were any provisions for screening to protect the people from tormenting the cattle. Scott Harlicker indicated that screening was not provided at this time. Planning Commission Representative Bob Minton indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval.