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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 27, 2008 Montour asked if both sewer and water would come from East County Road B-2. Kurth replied that sanitary sewer will come from B-2 and there will be an easement through the LaVaque property for the sewer. Kurth replied that he has not yet discussed with the City Engineer where water main should come from. George Thompson, 597 Viking Drive, asked if the property would be developed as single-family or multi-family. He asked if the new home would be multi-story as well as if fencing or a retaining wall is planned on the property. Blesener replied that the property is zoned R-1, therefore, the home that is constructed will be single-family. Blesener further noted that most homes built today are two-story and pointed out that the City Code has a maximum height limitation. The design of the home as well as whether or not there is fencing, retaining walls, etc. will be up to the buyer. The City Administrator pointed out that a building permit is needed for any retaining wall over four feet in height and that it must be designed by an engineer. Montour asked if the City Engineer will review the site plan for the new house. The City Administrator replied that the Building Official will review the site plan and building plans. If there are any concerns about drainage, etc., the Building Official would consult the City Engineer. Blesener noted that drainage on this lot is likely to go to the north and east, away from the Thompson property. Blesener asked about on-street parking on Viking Drive adjacent to this new lot and to the corner. Blesener• noted the correspondence that the Council received from a nearby property owner expressing concern about visibility at the intersection. Montour suggested that once the driveway is in place, visibility issues could be evaluated. It may be necessary to post this section of Viking Drive as no parking. McGraw asked the impact on visibility fiom construction trucks. Kurth reported that construction trucks ar•e also a concern of Magellen. He noted that part of their driveway permit will require that a concrete driveway be constructed prior to construction starting on the house. Blesener noted that most of the construction traffic could then occur on the lot. Kurth reported that they are requesting both preliminary and final plat approval this evening. The City Planner indicated that although a plat was requested for this division, it is being processed as a simple property division. 7