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(A) The subdivider shall consult with the Planning Commission, at the time his or her sketch plan is under consideration, to secure their recommendation as to the location of any property that should be dedicated to the public, such as parks, playgrounds, or other public property. The plat shall show the location and dimensions of all areas to be dedicated in this manner.
(B) Where a proposed drainage way, park, playground, school site, or other public site, as shown on the Comprehensive Plan, is embraced in part or in whole by the boundary of a proposed subdivision and the public sites are not dedicated, these sites shall be reserved and no action taken towards approval of a final plat for a period not to exceed 90 days, to allow the proper governmental agency the opportunity to consider and take action towards acquisition of this public ground or park by purchase or other methods.
(C) In all new residential subdivisions, including planned unit developments and mobile home parks, a park dedication fee shall be paid to the city. Such fee shall be paid at the time the final plat is approved. Such money as may be collected shall be used for parkland acquisition and park and trail development. In lieu of the fee, and if agreed to by the City Council, a minimum of 5% of the gross area subdivided shall be dedicated for public recreation space or other public use. The dedicated percent of the gross area subdivided shall be in addition to property dedicated for streets, alleys, easements, or other public ways. No areas may be dedicated for public use until such areas have been approved by the governing body as suitable and necessary for the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Lots created in any manner that are larger than five acres may be subject to the above requirements if, in the opinion of the City Council, the lots will not be resubdivided.
(D) Where a subdivision includes any portion of a lakeshore or the shoreline of a meandered stream, no less than 10% of the portion of the shoreline lying within a subdivision shall be dedicated for use by the public along with sufficient land to allow access to a publicly dedicated street. This land may be a part of, or equal to, the percent of land for dedication as public land under this section.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78; Am. Ord. 338, passed 11-20-03)
ENGINEERING STANDARDS
All lot corner pipes or iron rods shall be a minimum of 1/2-inch in diameter, 18 inches in length, and shall be inscribed with the registration number of the land surveyor making the survey as prescribed in M.S. Chapter 505, as may be amended from time to time. The County Surveyor will set all unmonumented quarter corners and section corners.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
(A) Streets. All streets will be constructed according to existing adopted city policy.
(B) Street grading. Streets shall be graded in accordance with a plan approved by the Engineer. The grading shall include the entire width of the right-of-way and shall provide a boulevard section, in accordance with the minimum pavement width.
(C) Street pavement. The design of street pavement for all streets covered by this regulation shall be in accordance with the most current State Highway Department Road Design Manual for flexible and rigid pavements. The designed thickness of the surfacing elements shall be in accordance with the flexible or rigid pavement design standard for road classifications as follows:
Classification | Pavement Design; Axle Load |
Thoroughfares, collector streets, and commercial or industrial service streets | As determined by traffic needs |
Minor and service streets | As determined by traffic needs |
(D) Special conditions. At the discretion of the city, other design standards for street improvements may be required or allowed.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
To determine subgrade soil classifications, soil samples shall be collected and analyzed by a reputable testing laboratory. Reports of the soil analysis shall be submitted to the Engineer with the pavement plans. Soil samples shall be taken along the center line of the proposed road at intervals not exceeding 300 feet or as required by the Engineer.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
(A) Water main. A minimum water main of six-inch ductile iron pipe or other approved pipe shall be required. Mains over six inches in diameter may be required and the city may participate in the cost of the required oversizing.
(B) Sanitary sewer. A minimum sanitary sewer of eight inches in diameter S.D.R.-35 plastic pipe, or other approved pipe, shall be required. Mains over eight inches in diameter may be required and the city may participate in the cost of the required oversizing. Service wyes shall be four inches, or as required by the Engineer.
(C) House services. Each house service shall be run from the main to the property line where a cap or plug shall be placed until the service is extended to the structure. A two-inch by two-inch location stake shall be placed at the end of the house service and within six inches of ground surface.
(D) Storm sewer. A minimum storm sewer of 12 inches in diameter of R.C.P. Class 3, or other approved pipe, shall be required.
(Ord. 179, passed 2-16-78)
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