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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 279 2022 The City Administrator stated tilat there ar e st111 some concerns about assumed soil conditions and there are some steep slopes. He stated that he has had discussions with the developer about reducing the number of lots from eight to seven, which is likely the minimum number needed to make the project work, and is the minimum number of units to meet the adopted R-1, Low Density Residential density level in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. He explained the site plan and how the developer is asking for variances for rear setbacks and lot sizes. He reviewed the public comments that were made at the Planning Commission meeting, and the approval recommendations from the Commission. Keis opened the public hearing. Justin Parta, 2655 Edgerton Street, stated that there is more information needed before a decision should be made. He noted that no residents were involved in this before it went to the Planning Commission. He noted that there was one Commissioner that voted no due to wanting more information. He stated that he is not opposed to development occurring here if it is done right. He has doubts on if this is being done impartially. He stated that he welcomes new families to the community. Jessica Turcotte, 2674 Schletty Drive, stated that she loves her house, but it is narrow between homes. She understands why the City Code was changed to require larger setbacks and lot sizes. She stated that she has significant water issues already without this development. She stated that she brought up the idea of a frontage road closer to Edgerton that is a private road and have only four or maybe six houses on one side of the street. She stated that another option is to have the variances for reduced setbacks be in the front yard instead of the rear yard in order to not impact the existing homes. She requested that an extra land donation be made to the north end, adjacent to the park, in order to keep same feel for the trail around the lake since green space is very important. Dennis Hansen, 585 Keller Parkway, stated that his concern is with stormwater runoff. He stated that he already has a raingarden in his front yard that is at capacity, and if there is any more water runoff it will affect his yard and house. He stated that he feels more research is needed. He stated he is also concerned about the variances requested, and the number of houses proposed. He feels this should be tabled in order to do more research. Ryan Hillesheim, 2700 Edgerton Street, stated that he already has water issues and has a sump pump in his basement that runs every time it rains. He is right across the street from this development and doubts that there will be zero runoff. He stated that more runoff causes more fertilizer in the lake which causes more algae problems. His main concern is the water runoff. Jack Schmidt, 2718 Edgerton Street, stated that stormwater is the biggest problem. He stated that he has to pump water from his yard into a neighboring property, who then has to pump it into the creek. Nate Preuss, 2728 Edgerton Street, stated that he lives right across the street from Gervais Mill Park. He stated that he would have liked to see more notice on issues before it goes to the Planning Commission, and thinks notices should have gone to people who live all around the park. He stated his biggest concern is the safety issue on Edgerton and how dangerous this road is with the hill. 0)