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Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 2014 Page 5 Judy Brunner, 270 Linda Ave., stated that the City had no intention of developing this area. She stated that these additional properties would change the character of the neighborhood immensely. She stated concern for the existing high water table and flooding issues. She stated that the wetland has been abused by previous property owners. She was concerned that the proposed development would increase the already existing drainage issues. She stated that the proposal is out of character with the area. Paul Whaley, 6200 Laurene Ave., distributed a comment and photo from the neighbor at 250 Linda Ave. He stated that his concerns were similar. He stated that the proposal would not look right with the existing beautiful rural properties currently on this road. He stated that this development would affect his property, stating that three new houses is too many for the wetland. He was concerned about drainage and additional flooding issues. He stated that he has lived there for 13 years and his sump pump runs every spring. He was concerned about water runoff. He noted that the existing house would not fit in with brand new homes on either side. Tom Brunner, 270 Linda Ave., discussed history of the wetland. He was concerned about drainage and flooding issues. He stated that the pond is misrepresented on the submittal. He stated that he has contacted the city many times regarding flooding with no results. He said that a storm sewer is necessary. He is concerned about neighboring property values. He urged that the board look at this area very carefully. He considers three houses to be too many for drainage and aesthetic reasons. Brady Mullins, 6227 Laurene Ave., stated concern for existing flooding issues, noting that his driveway is flooded every year and his basement gets wet in the spring. He was concerned about standing water in this area with no drainage. He pointed out that the proposed lot sizes are not consistent with this area. He asked that the city not take a rural development in the middle of a road and make it residential. He would prefer to see only two houses on the property, but not three. He stated that the proposal does not match the neighborhood and will look out of place. He was also concerned about headlights directed into his house. John Grundhofer, 235 Linda Ave., stated that when this property went up for sale recently, the realtor advertised it as three lots, therefore the developer thought it would be three lots and could be three homes. Jason Wedel, City Engineer, stated that this proposal does not include curb and gutter or street improvements. He noted that drainage concerns are the reason why staff is recommending continuation of this item, stating that there are issues for the engineering department to address. Mr. Wedel pointed out that record drawings from the construction of Linda Ave. show that the street was designed to include sewer and water service to all lots on the road. Mr. Root made a MOTION to continue the Public Hearing to the March 12, 2014 P&Z Meeting. DRAFT MINUTES