Adopt Resolution #22-252 Approving Grading Agreement for Trott Brook Crossing; Case of Twin Cities Land Development (Project #21-130)

On January 11, 2022, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat for the Trott Brook Crossing subdivision, which is located on the land between Variolite Street NW and Nowthen Boulevard NW north of Trott Brook (the "Subject Property").  The applicant has requested authorization to begin preliminary mass grading of the Subject Property yet this year before the ground freezes.  Grading is anticipated to start at the west end of the site and move eastward.  Preliminary Grading is a standard process that the City allows in anticipation of future development.

Approval of a Grading Agreement would allow the Applicant to remove necessary trees and shrubs from the site and then move dirt around onsite to create the slopes and grades approved by the City. Grading is an extremely important part of any project to ensure that the project is safe for future owners from flooding, excessive runoff, rain events, etc. The City has allowed preliminary grading on several occasions, most notably the sites of Lynwood and Preserve at Northfork.

The Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) approved the project on September 15, 2022, with standard conditions such as silt fencing, rock construction entrances, and street sweeping.  

Notification is not required.

Attached is a standard Grading Agreement for private development consistent with previous City Council approvals for this project. This agreement sets minimum expectations as well as providing a financial security to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with City Code and inspection fees for the Engineering Division to complete inspections throughout the process.  

All costs associated with processing this Application are the responsibility of the Developer.

Staff recommends approval of the request.

Motion to Adopt Resolution #22-252 Approving Grading Agreement for Trott Brook Crossing.