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MiNUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28,1998 that he thought Mr. Ducharme would be willing to grant the easement he needs. LaVaile suggested that Mr. Kimmes he that easement in writing prior to action on the preliminary plat. Morelan pointed out that the City Engineer questioned whether the size of the ponding area would be adequate to handle a 100-year storm. There were also some issues raised with driveways and house heights. Morelan indicated that he was not comfortable actin~ on the preliminary plat until theseissues are resolved. Fahey pointed out that the City Planner is suggesting that the driveway access for Lot 1 be via Gilanderi Lane. Kimmes replied that because of the lot ~;rades, this would not work. Kimmes also pointed out that the City Engineer has indicated that driveway access for Lot 1 via County Road B-2 was acceptable. With re~ard to house hei~hts, Kimmes pointed out that raising the house pads will result in the loss of more trees. The goal was to save as many trees as possible. Widening the street and raising house pads will make the project a more di~cult one. Kimmes su~gested that it was standard practice to desi~n/build projects of this nature. In order to save as many trees as possible, houses that fit the ~rade of the property will be constructed. Kimmes indicated that it is not unusual to have negative grades on driveways. There is enough elevation that plenty of slope can be provided off driveways to address water concerns. Fahey suggested that these issues need to be addressed with the City Engineer. Draina~e has been a concern in this area, and the Council wants to be confident that the Engineer supports the drainage plan for this property. Scalze pointed out that the City Engineer indicated that all five houses will be walkouts, which will require significant grading of the property. The Engineer also noted that most of the trees will be removed from the road through the building pads. Kimmes replied that that is definitely the case for Lots 3 and 4. However, on Lots 1 and 2 most of the trees will be saved right up to the street. Lot 5 is very wide and a barrier of trees will be maintained between the freeway and the development. Fahey suggested that the issue of the 24-foot wide road be addressed. Morelan asked what the total right-of-way width would be.