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MINILTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 8, 2004 Duray pointed out that this is a delicate area and there are a lot of drainage concerns which need to be addressed prior to the granting of any approvals. Whitcomb indicated that this is why they have given the City an additional three months to consider this Preliminary Plat. Keis pointed out the alternative development lay -out suggested by the City Planner. Whitcomb stated that he did not like the alternative and felt it served no end purpose. The alternative limits the number of lots and does not save any natural amenities. Whitcomb indicated that there are a lot of trees on the property, however, many are rotted and falling down. Whitcomb indicated that the Preliminary Plat he has submitted includes tree replacement which doubles the per caliper inch requirement under the City's ordinance. Whitcomb indicated that the City Planner's alternative plan does not meet City Codes and would require the granting of variances. Whitcomb felt his plan worked better and meets the Code. Rheaume asked if the County Road 13 -2 lift station had the capacity to handle the addition of this development. Whitcomb pointed out that the lift station is a sanitary sewer lift station and had more than enough capacity to handle this development. Keis noted that a lot of the property along the lake has been designated as a flood zone. He also noted that the ditches along County Road 13-2 carry a lot of water. Therefore, there are major concerns about where run -off will go from this proposed plat. Keis stated that he was not sure if the two proposed lots abutting County Road 13 -2 were in wetland areas. Whitcomb stated that obviously the City has a problem with drainage on County Road 13 -2. He indicated that he has talked to property owners in the area and was told that the drainage on the south half of County Road 13-2 is substandard. Whitcomb indicated that the Gervais Hills plat will handle its own water on its own property plus more. Whitcomb pointed out that the Gervais Hills plat cannot fix the drainage problems that are corning from the west. Whitcomb indicated that this is storm water that the City has not dealt with properly. Whitcomb felt that the property owners in the area would love to use the Gervais Hills development at the reason for the flooding on their street. He indicated, however, that one doesn't have anything to do with the other. Whitcomb stated that the Planning Commission must review the Gervais Hills plat and determine whether or not it meets the City's standards. Duran asked if the City Engineer's comments regarding drainage have been addressed. Whitcomb indicated that a revision of the first set of