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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2022 requests to allow a 5-foot reduction in front yard setbacks for all of the lots and reduced lot widths on lots 3-5 and 8-15. She explained that the Zoning Code requires single family lots to be a minimum of 75 feet wide and the developer proposes reduced lot widths ranging from 65 feet to 72.6 feet on 11 of the lots. She explained that there is a request to allow the cul-de-sac length to be 700 feet instead of the limit of 500 feet. McGraw stated that he has received a call from a long-time resident who is concerned about the water runoff from this development. Fischer stated that he spoke to the neighbor, Dave Marchio, who also brought up the water runoff concern, and wants to make sure that this development does not cause a water problem for the neighbors or make things worse. He stated that there will be a lot of attention to make sure that all of the neighborhood concerns are addressed. Nathan Fair, Landmark Development/Hanson Builders, stated they have done two other residential developments in Little Canada so he is very knowledgeable about the wetlands in the area. He noted they built the Cherry Hill development which is one lot south of this one. He stated that these are designated wetlands on the Sculley property, even though others do not believe they are. He stated there are a lot of agencies who monitor water runoff from projects, and there is a good Watershed District here also that he is working with. He stated people are already calling his office asking how they can buy into this development, so he expects it to be sold out quickly. He noted there is an issue with the north neighbor's driveway since it runs over the Sculley property and there is no formal easement for the driveway access, but he wants to be a good neighbor and will work with them to get their driveway access dealt with. Nathan Fair stated their targeted buyers are families and most of the homes will be 2-story style with 3,000 to 5,000 square feet., and some with indoor sport courts since they are popular now. He estimates the home prices will be $750,000 to $1.2 million. Cindy Marchio, 3006 Labore Road, stated she appreciates Mr. Fair working with them on their driveway, and is wondering about the distance of the new road to their home since it appears to very close. Mr. Fair stated the Marchio's home is unfortunately very close to their south property line and the grade is fairly steep, making it difficult to do much, but he will do the best they can to provide landscaping to screen their home from the new housing development. Nathan Fair reported they tried to buy the properties on either side of 3000 Labore Road, but the property owner to the east had no interest in selling and it did not make sense to only buy one of the properties. He explained that there is a pond at the end of the new cul-de-sac, and water cannot run into the wetlands until the pond reaches a certain elevation level. McGraw asked how much water will runoff of the impervious surfaces from the homes. Mr. Fair stated there will not be any more water running directly into the wetlands that is not going there now. He explained that the water will be directed to the front of the homes so that it runs into the storm drains in the street. Mr. Fair explained that they looked into the perceived thoughts that there were not wetlands here, but these are designated wetlands. McGraw stated that the long-time resident is concerned that the wetlands do not get any bigger from this new development. Mr. Fair stated there are a lot of rules and agencies that monitor wetlands and what can be done. 2