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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 14, 2006 Duray asked the slope of the area where Outlot 2 is proposed toward the Gores' property. Gores was not sure, but stated that it is a significant hill. Hall asked if the plat complied with all City Code requirements, if the Gores would be comfortable with the development. Jolene Gores stated that the revised concept is a huge improvement from what was originally proposed. Gores noted that they will not see much of the development, but pointed out that there biggest concern is the water. Gores also felt that the fewer houses that are developed and the less land and trees that are disturbed will be better in terms of water flow. The Gores felt that the critical problem for them is the proposed pond on Outlot 2 which is at an elevation above them. John Sculley, 3000 LaBore Road, reported that the property consists of a massive downward slope from LaBore Road. He indicated that everything east of LaBore Road goes down hard and fast. Sculley stated that if water is not controlled from the proposed development, the Gores will not have a house. Sculley reported that there is a small holding pond at the border of the Himmelbach, Sculley, and Richie property. Sculley asked who will maintain that holding pond and keep water from coming to the east. Sculley stated that he did not want to have more damage done to his family's property. Sculley felt that once trees and brush are removed for the development, Chere will be nothing left to hold back water. Sculley asked if the proposed cul-de-sac will consist of curb and gutter as well as storm sewer into the holding ponds. The City Planner replied thaC the street will be constructed to meet City standards and will have curb and gutter as well as storm sewer. Sculley indicated thaC the areas where the ponds are proposed on the Richie property are dry areas. He again noted that the property drops hard and fast, and there is the need to control erosion and drainage. Sculley suggested that the Commission walk the property to get a perspective of how the property drops off. Sculley stated that he did not want to see these new houses washing down into his property. Sculley stated that his concern is with more water damage to his family's property. He indicated that the property is already taking runoff from the east and the north. Duray indicated that if the project moves forward the drainage issues will have to be addressed to ensure that surrounding properties are not being adversely impacted.