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Case File: 06 -15 Page 4 (5) The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. A tree preservation plan was not submitted with this application, but based on the Site Plan it appears a significant amount of trees will be removed. (6) The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of a court. There is an easement through the middle of the property; the applicant has not indicated their intentions with this easement. A vacation is necessary to accomplish what has been proposed. (7) The proposed subdivision will not have an undue and adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring land. Sherburne County has met with City staff and the applicant and has indicated there will be a connection of County Road 33 south of this development. It is staff's opinion that this subdivision plays a critical role in providing access to the surrounding properties, due to the lack of access off of County Road 33. Staff requested a sketch plan from the applicant to address this issue; a sketch plan was not submitted. Staff requested a sketch plan from the applicant to address this issue; a sketch plan was not submitted. Due to non - submittal of the plan the City can not ascertain whether or not there is an adverse impact on the development of neighboring land. (8) The proposed subdivision is not premature. A subdivision is premature if any of the following exists: a. Lack of adequate stormwater drainage. b. Lack of adequate roads. c. Lack of adequate sanitary sewer systems. d. Lack of adequate off-site public improvements or support systems. Because of the lack of adequate roads staff considers this subdivision premature as proposed. Natural Resource Inventory The Natural Resource Inventory provides the City with extensive data related to the location and quality of natural resources in the city. The City can use this information as a basis for updating its current environmental ordinances, or for developing new approaches for protecting and enhancing its natural resources. Future growth, changes in land use, and development of infrastructure can impact the health and function of natural communities and natural systems. The City can use its zoning and subdivision controls to avoid or minimize these impacts, and provide incentives for developers and landowners to protect or restore natural resources. The Natural Resource Inventory does indicate several natural resources in the area. They consist of Forest Communities which include, but not limited to: upland oak forests and lowland tamaracks. It is staffs belief that the purpose of the NRI was to identify and preserve areas that contribute to the character of Elk River Comprehensive Plan The property is designated Rural Residential in the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan has vision statements that are a tool for evaluating proposed projects. One vision of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan is to preserve and maintain the environment; this site can accommodate that vision with an open space preservation plat. Policies are also established in the comprehensive plan that should be reviewed with development. Under General Land Use Policies, policy number 12 states... encourage "cluster developments" in rural areas in order to preserve the semi- S:\PLANNING \Case Files \2006 \Plat \P 06 -15 Cranberry Ridge \PC 10_10_06.doc