04-28-2014 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES April 28, 2014 APPROVED 91 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -36 as presented. Council Member 92 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 93 94 6B — Talan Ridge: i) 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 05 -14 to Rezone Property from R, Rural to 95 R -1 Single Family Residential; ii) Resolution No. 14 -34 Approving Preliminary Plat — 96 97 City Planner Larsen, using a projector, reviewed the proposed project: 98 3 lot subdivision 99 history of the property (original plat) 100 six lot subdivision was once proposed 101 density — the proposal fits into guidance for the land; 102 - rezoning is required, from rural to residential (she reviewed the criteria) 103 wetland delineation on the property is underway 104 all three properties will be connected to public utilities 105 - a public hearing was held at the Planning and Zoning Committee at which concerns arose 106 about drainage issues; the Committee took two meetings to review the plans and they were 107 approved 108 on the matter of stormwater drainage, the developer has attempted to address concerns and the 109 city engineer has reviewed plans 110 park land fees will be included 111 the final plat for the project will have to come back for review and approval 112 113 Council Member Roeser confirmed that the project contractor will have to ensure work is done 114 correctly and according to plans. 115 116 Mayor Reinert noted that the council has heard from neighbors to this project; they have some valid 117 concerns about water runoff. He asked staff to explain what recourse property owners will have if 118 problems do arise and he finds that there apparently isn't a limit on the time people have to get help 119 from the city with concerns. The city will hear issues if they arise in the future. 120 121 Council Member Roeser explained that it is the council's responsibility to honor plans that come 122 forward that meet city requirements and follow the guidance of the city's comprehensive plan. The 123 City planner confirmed that statement. Council Member Roeser added that it is also the city's 124 responsibility to see to it that the project is done right. 125 126 Judith Brunner, 270 Linda Avenue, said she lives in the property to the south of this development. 127 Looking at the drainage plans, she is afraid that water will not flow as predicted and will come to her 128 house. City Engineer Wedel explained that while there are not defined ditches and curb and gutters 129 in that area, the water will flow as the plans and elevations indicate. If ditches are added, it will 130 require the removal of a significant number of trees in the area. 131 132 The Mayor asked the City Engineer if there is any area that will get worse as a result of this 133 development. Mr. Wedel responded that the city is required to review the site plans which he has 134 done and he can report that the plans indicated the amount of run off is decreasing with the addition 135 of a new storm water pond. 3