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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER I4, 2006 Sculley stated thaC he hoped he was not just being told something to comfort him in his old age. Sculley stated that he has seen the property change from property that could be farmed to a wetland. He indicated that he does not want any more water on his property, nor does Dave Himmelbach. Sculley stated that until someone looks at the slopes they cannot understand the concern. Gary Quam, 2934 LaBore Road, thanked the developer for a vastly improved plan. He noted, however, that the water issues being raised this evening are valid issues. Quam pointed out that even though his property is high, they had Co do a lot of landscaping around their house to diverC water. Quam was also concerned about having a holding pond on the side of a hill. He indicated that water is a big issue in this area. Quam asked the value of the houses that would be constructed on the Richie properly. Soby replied that the lots will sell in the $180,000 to $200,000 range. The estimated home values will be from $575,000 to $800,000. Quam stated that he would like Co see the area remain as is, but recognizes the land owner's rights. He felt Lauren Development has done a nice job in complying with the City's Comp Plan and working within the City's Codes. Quam hoped that the developer would work with the City Engineer to resolve the drainage concerns. Quam stated that he was not opposed to the setback variance discussed this evening. Rheaume asked if there was any recourse for property owners in the event that the development goes in and it is later found that drainage is not working. The City Planner replied that the City has specific standards that will have to be complied with, and these standards are more stringent than they were several years ago. The Planner indicated that there are Cimes, however, when the natural conditions overwhelm the design of a storm sewer system. There would be no recourse in that situation. However, if the storm sewer system is designed improperly, there would be recourse for surrounding property owners. The Planner noted that it is the City Engineer's job to see that the design is property and that the system is built to specification. Bernie Kuperschmidt, 2945 LaBore Road, reported that there is a lot of traffic on LaBore Road and fe1C that there should be some traffic control measures to warm people that come around the LaBore Road curve. Quam asked who owns the existing holding pond that Mr. Sculley referred to. John Sculley replied that the property owners do and the pond is on his, the Himmelbach, and Che Richie property. Quam indicated that this is 6