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Pl anni ng & Zo ni n g B o ar d Ju ne 9 , 20 04 Page 8 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Thompson clarified the Rice Creek Wa tershed District’s initial decision. Mr. Smyser noted it appeared they did get initial approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Chair Schaps noted it appeared that items 3A and B had now been satisfied. Marvin Emily, 590 62 nd Street, stated he was opposed to the filling in wetlands, but he was not opposed to his neighbors building on thei r property. He stated they needed to take care of the drainage problems before they take any more wetlands. Chair Schaps noted this had been approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District and this Board were not engineering e xperts and had to rely on the experts who are saying this would not create any additional drainage problems. Wayne Junes, applicant, presented some photogr aphs to the Board as to what would be removed. He stated he did not believe there would be a drainage issue. Mr. Tralle asked if he was sure there was going to be culverts there. Mr. Junes stated he believed the road development w ould need to put in culverts. Mr. Smyser replied he did not have the engine ering drawings before him, but the street standards was that you could not make water flow off your property to another property and these things were taken into account as the Engineer’s reviewed the project. Mr. Rafferty asked where the drainage ditch was located. Mr. Junes pointed out on the map where the ditch was going. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. and was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Rafferty asked for clarification on items 3A and 3B. Chair Schaps replied the Rice Creek Watershed District had issued a Cap Roc, which was a preliminary approval and there was no need to table this, bu t it would still remain a condition. Mr. Root asked if the remain ing conditions, except for A and B, were not too burdensome on staff that they get complete d prior to this going to Counc il. Mr. Smyser replied most of the conditions were standard conditions, which would not additional burden to staff’s time. Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to recommend rezoning from Rural to Residential Executive (R-1X) approval and was suppor ted by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 6-0. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to recommend that MUSA capacity be allocated for this parcel and was supported by Mr. Ra fferty. Motion carried 6-0.