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Planning & Zoning Board February 12 , 2014 Page 5 APPROVED MINUTES Judy Brunner, 270 Linda Ave., stated that the City ha d no intention of developing this area. She stated that these additional properties would change the c haracter of the neighborhood immensely. She stated concern for the existing high water table and flooding issues. She stated that the w etland 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 W h aley, 6200 Laurene Ave., distributed a commen t 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 b eautiful 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 dr ainage 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 run off. He noted that the existing house would not fit in with b rand new homes on either side. Tom Brunner, 270 L inda 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 L aurene 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 s tanding water in this area with no drainage. He pointed out that the proposed lot sizes are not co nsistent 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 pre fer to see only two houses on the property, but not three . He stated that the proposal d oes 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 th at 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 gutt er or street impr ovements. He noted that drainage concern s 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 co nstruction 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.