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MINUTES CITY COiINCIL APRIL 26, 2000 situation. I{lidzejs felt the character of the area would change if their existing driveway situation were changed and Mitchell Trail were improved. She pointed out that this would result in three homes having a full-sized street on two sides. I{lidzejs felt that subdividing a property was a big responsibility and should not be just an issue of making a profit. The developer should work with the neighbors to get the best subdivision possible. I{lidzejs also noted the consideration that should be given to preserving the lake. Klidzejs indicated that there other issues which should be addressed. The first is that of the sanitary sewer easement and accessed to the manhole down at the lake. Klidzejs pointed out that City trucks have access the sewer line on the south side of the property given that this area is flatter than the easement area along the north property line. She noted that the Public Works Director is proposing a gravel underlayment be installed on the easement to aid City vehicles in accessing the sewer manhole at the lal<e. The easement width proposed is 20 feet, which will bring the easement area within about one-foot of the new house being constructed on the Mitchell property. I{lidzejs was also concerned that a retaining wall may have to be built to protect the new house. I{lidzejs also pointed out that a patio is likely to be constructed for the new house, and that patio would be very close to or encroaching onto the easement. City vehicles accessing the sewer line would be swerving to avoid the patio thus driving off the easement and onto the Klidzejs property. I{Iidzejs reported that she raised the issue of the new house location with the City and nothing was done. The Public Works Director reported that he had originally requested a 25- foot easement and backed that off to 20 feet so that the drive area on the easement would be 5 to 6 feet from the house. The gravel underlayment proposed would support the vehicles. The Director felt that the slope of the property was not an impediment to accessing the sewer line, but soil conditions were. That is the reason the underlayment was recommended. The City Administrator pointed out that the house being constructed meets all setback requirements. The property is currently only one lot. At the time the building permit was taken out for the house, the issue of the future subdivision of the property was discussed with the developer. However, the developer had the right to apply for the building permit for the new house, and the house as located meets setback requirements. Fahey pointed out that the Public Works Director has indicated that City access to the sanitary sewer is likely to occur only once every three years.