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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 9, 2002 <br />Page 24 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Chair Schaps asked if neighborhood meetings had been held regarding this development. <br />Mr. Smyser did not believe any neighborhood meetings had been held. <br />Chair Schaps requested information regarding the FEMA flood plain and noted <br />properties only one-quarter of one mile west of his property require flood insurance. Mr. <br />Powell stated it was not uncommon for the FEMA maps to be inaccurate. <br />Mr. Lyden stated the concerns brought up this evening regarding the proposed <br />construction were legitimate concerns. He stated he has dealt with construction traffic in <br />his neighborhood and agreed the traffic can be ominous, particularly for children. He <br />noted a suggestion had been made that the construction traffic be brought in from the east <br />and he asked if this would be possible. <br />Mr. Powell indicated this would result in those streets potentially being damaged and <br />safety concerns for the children in that neighborhood who play in the street. He did not <br />believe moving the construction traffic to another street would alleviate all the concerns <br />of the proposed development. <br />Regarding concern for damage to streets by the construction traffic, Mr. Powell indicated <br />the City would have to monitor the damage to the roadway and require compensation <br />from the developer for those repairs. <br />Chair Schaps asked if this has been the same expectation for other developments in the <br />City. Mr. Powell could not recall a situation in the past where a new development was <br />brought in through the end of an established development. <br />Mr. Lyden stated any time there is development there is potential construction impact. <br />Mr. Powell agreed but noted there have not been many developments within the City that <br />involved the construction of a bridge. <br />Mr. Lyden expressed concern for the legal history involving the subject property and he <br />felt the City must be reasonable and not single out this particular developer. Mr. Powell <br />did not believe the applicant was being singled out and indicated that he was relying on <br />the City Attorney’s interpretation of the Court ordered agreement. <br />Mr. Corson felt the island was suitable to be developed with as currently zoned with one <br />home. He noted the Department of Natural Resources has recommended denial of the <br />requested variances to the shoreline setbacks, and he indicated that he takes this <br />recommendation very seriously. <br />Mr. Corson believed approval of the proposed development could leave the City open to <br />potential litigation if damage is caused to the nearby homes by the vibration caused by <br />the bridge construction. <br />Mr. Corson noted when Quail Ridge had been developed sand had been placed under the <br />road due to the poor ground conditions. Howe ver, he noted near Mr. Groff’s property