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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 1998 Road B -2. Given that there will be only one additional home on Viking Drive, Kimmes felt it seemed reasonable to retain the present width of that roadway. Kimmes referred to the City Engineer's report dated February 3, 1998, specifically the last paragraph which discusses road width. Kimmes reported that there is disagreement between him and Mr. Farley, owner of the property immediately east, as to the location of the shared lot line. Kimmes indicated that if Mr. Farley is correct as to the location of the lot line, then the road will have to be moved to the west. Kimmes indicated that with regard to the density issue, the dynamics of the proposal do not work unless the property is platted as five lots. Kimmes pointed out that with regard to drainage, there are three options to consider. Option A involves ponding on the Ducharme property to the west and necessitates an easement from Mr. Ducharme. Option B involves a pond on Lot 1 with a small amount of the pond extending onto Lot 2. Option C provides for no ponding, but a ditch which would carry run -off into the County Road B -2 storm sewer system. Schletty asked Kimmes which drainage option was his preference. Schletty expressed concern that there was some uncertainty as to where lot lines are, as well as was concerned about the substandard street which was being proposed. Schletty stated that he understood that the City had tried to protect the integrity of the neighborhood, but the streets are narrower than the standard. Schletty was concerned that there were so many unresolved issues. ICimmes stated that his preference for drainage was Option C which would allow the best use of Lot 1. Kimmes pointed out that the Watershed has indicated they would prefer not to see ponding for smaller projects such as this one feeling that if ponding is not done properly, it becomes a problem later on. The Watershed also felt on -site ponding was not necessary since the run -off from this plat would be negligible. The City Planner reported that the Watershed looks at things in the macro, and indicated that drainage issues at the local level may represent significant impact to adjacent property owners and the City's storm drainage system. The Planner pointed out that given the transition with the position of City Engineer, recent review of the drainage options has not occurred. DeLonais pointed out that the request is for Preliminary Plat approval. The Preliminary Plat could be recommended for approval subject to resolution of drainage issues prior to Final Plat. Page 23