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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 13, 2000 steep terrain. Access has occurred on the other side of the Mitchell property where the terrain is not as steep. Klidzejs presented pictures of the area that she described for the Planning Commission. She emphasized the steepness of the area where the easement exists and the fact that it would be more feasible to have an easement on the other side of the Mitchell property for this access. Klidzejs did not feel gravel underlayment will provide enough support for City vehicles because of the severe grade of the easement area. Klidzejs pointed out the new home being constructed at 3240 Twin Lake Road, the fact that the new home is close to their property line, and builder has pushed fill onto their property. Klidzejs noted that the house is only within a couple of feet of the sanitary sewer easement. Klidzejs felt that builder had not given much consideration to the impact on their property in positioning the new house on the lot. Ray Hanson noted that the house was twisted so that access for the house would be from Twin Lake Trail rather than Mitchell Trail. Hanson also pointed out that the City has indicated that the need to access its sanitary sewer line would be very limited. Duray pointed out that the Public Works Director has indicated that accessing the sewer via the existing easement would not be a problem. Klidzejs reported that when the Public Works Director visited her property, he agreed that they had valid reasons for concern. Klidzejs reported that she is trying to minimize the impact the development will have on her property. Klidzejs reported that there are two choices at hand for accessing the sewer line, and felt that if one causes a lesser amount of impact, that is the choice which should be made. Hanson felt that the ideal placement for the easement is at the western edge of the Mitchell property where the sewer line actually exists. Hanson agreed that the grade was less severe on the eastern edge of the property, but pointed out that there are a lot of trees in this area which they would like to preserve. Keis pointed out that once construction is completed on the new homes, and the underlayment, topsoil, and grass in place, there will be very little traffic in this area. Keis noted that Public Works estimates the need to access the sewer line will be once every three years. Klidzejs suggested that the gravel placement under grass was not feasible and that grass would not be able to be maintained. She also indicated that every time a City vehicle accesses the area, there will be damage.