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MINUT);S CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2006 Blesener noted that the DNR provides a vehicle for exceeding the 30% impervious standard. He again suggested amending the Code Co allow for the horseshoe driveway provided that the installation is pervious surface as well as additional mitigation is done. The Planner again stated that his interpretation is that the Murphy's 44% impewious surface is a legal non-conforming condition. The installation of the horseshoe driveway with pervious surface will not increase the ^on- conforming situation, therefore, is not subject to the variance procedure and DNR review. Allan stated that she would feel more comfortable if this driveway plan was submitted to the DNR for review. The Planner stated that he is not sure they would review it as a part of their normal permitting process. The Planner suggested Chat the City could send the plan to the Watershed for their advice. IC was also suggested that the City Engineer review Che plans as well. LaValle asked if the Murphy's could develop a plan that would not increase run-off. Heidi Murphy reported that the City Engineer visited their property and suggested a pervious paving material that would not increase run-off. Murphy submitted an information sheeC on this materials for the Council's review. Murphy reported that they are very excited abouC this material, and indicated that they discussed it with their neighbors as well who thought it would be a good option. Allan indicated that it depends how pervious the material is and suggested that it be reviewed with the City Engineer and the Watershed. Murphy reported that in reviewing the Shoreland District provisions, she wondered how the property division of her parcel got approved without a review and analysis of the impervious surface issue. Blesener noted thaC the Murphy property is grandfathered in at the 44% 'impervious surface. Blesener suggested Yhat the best solution aC this poinC would be to allow the Murphy's Co install a horseshoe driveway with a pervious surface that will not increase run-off into the lake. Blesener suggested that the Murphy's present a plan Co the City Engineer and Watershed for their review and comment. The City Planner suggested that the Murphy's have their designer put together a plan for the horseshoe driveway utilizing a pervious surface. The plan and information on the surfacing should be presented to the City Engineer and Watershed for their comments.