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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 1998 proposing five single- family lots. Less than five lots does not work from a financial standpoint. The neighbors have voiced opposition to a five -lot development. Kimmes reported that he knew this particular property would be difficult to develop, but he had not anticipated the neighborhood opposition. Kimmes reported that he has offered the property for sale to the neighbors for the amount of money he has invested in it. He has proposed a two -year contract - for -deed at 8% with a balloon. Kimmes stated that this evening, however, he would like to go forward on the five - lot development. The next issue is drainage. Kimmes pointed out that he has three drainage plans. Plan A is for ponding which extends onto the Brian Ducharme property and would require an easement from Mr. Ducharme. Kimmes pointed out that he has no agreement with Mr. Ducharme for this easement, Plan B is for ponding almost entirely on Lot 1 with a little of the ponding extending onto Lot 2. However, the ponding will make the development of Lot 1 difficult. Plan C would be for no ponding at all and drainage being handled vial a ditch on the western edge of the property with the ditch connected to the ditch system along County Road B -2. An alternative to the ditch would be installation of storm sewer pipes, or a combination of ditch and pipes. Kimmes pointed out that the City Engineer, Public Works Department, the Watershed, and Ramsey County will all have to be involved in the planning of the drainage system. The Watershed has indicated that they will not require ponding since the run -off from a development of this size is negligible. Kimmes pointed out that the pond proposed is a dry -pond system that doesn't hold back water permanently, but during heavy run -off will prevent water spillage from overrunning the system. The pond will hold back run -off to the rate it was prior to development. Again, Kimmes pointed out that working out the drainage issues is the responsibility of the City Engineer, Public Works, the County, and the Watershed. Kimmes was confident that the drainage could be worked out. With regard to the final issue, street development, Kimmes reported that he is proposing to extend sewer and water to proposed Lots 4 and 5 as well as install a fire hydrant in that area. Kimmes is also proposing to widen the road from Viking Drive to the south end to 18 feet in width consistent with the present design. Kimmes pointed out that the substandard road design was approved in 1995 with the agreement of the neighbors in the interest of preserving the characteristics of the neighborhood and in order to save some existing oak trees. Kimmes pointed out that in 1995 there was discussion about the possibility of the property developing as three lots. Kimmes pointed out that he is proposing four additional homes along Viking Drive and one on County Page 22