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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Monday, May 24, 2021

Subject	Avienda Grading Permit Renewal
Section	OLD BUSINESS	Item No: G.2.
Prepared By	Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager	File No:

PROPOSED MOTION

“The City Council approves the issuance of the grading permit in accordance with the preliminary plat approvals dated July 13."

Approval requires a Simple Majority Vote of members present.

SUMMARY

Level 7 Development, LLC has requested the renewal of the grading permit approved by the City Council on December 9, 2019.

BACKGROUND

The developer originally planned to proceed with grading and final plat in the spring of 2020. Uncertainties in the economy related to the COVID-19 pandemic delayed their schedule.

The developer has indicated that they are prepared to move forward with the mass grading and Phase 1 of the infrastructure installation.

Staff is reviewing and editing the grading permit from December 2019 to ensure all conditions are current and sufficient. Staff will provide an overview of the changes at the City Council meeting. The changes will be technical and procedural in nature and not substantial in terms of altering the project as approved in the preliminary plat.

The developer is aware they are required to separately obtain grading permits from the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

DISCUSSION

Approval of the grading permit will allow grading to occur prior to the approval of the final plat. The developer anticipates requesting final plat on June 28, 2021 or shortly thereafter.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the issuance of the grading permit in accordance with the preliminary plat approvals dated July 13.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Grading Permit
	Grading Plans 1 of 3
	Grading Plans 2 of 3
	Grading Plans 3 of 3