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• • Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2002 Page 24 Chair Schaps requested information regarding the I EMA flood plain and noted properties only one - quarter of one mile west of his property require flood insurance. Mr. Powell stated it was not uncommon for the FEMA maps to be inaccurate. Mr. Lyden stated the concerns brought up this evening regarding the proposed construction were legitimate concerns. He stated he has dealt with construction traffic in his neighborhood and agreed the traffic can be ominous, particularly for children. He noted a suggestion had been made that the construction traffic be brought in from the east and he asked if this would be possible. Mr. Powell indicated this would result in those streets potentially being damaged and safety concerns for the children in that neighborhood who play in the street. He did not believe moving the construction traffic to another street would alleviate all the concerns of the proposed development. Regarding concern for damage to streets by the construc the City would have to monitor the damage to the roa from the developer for those repairs. traffic, Mr. Powell indicated and require compensation Chair Schaps asked if this has been the same exp tion for other developments in the City. Mr. Powell could not recall a situate in the . , here a new development was brought in through the end of an establishe ent. Mr. Lyden stated any time there Mr. Powell agreed but noted ther involved the construction there is potential construction impact. een many developments within the City that Mr. Lyden expressed cony _ or e legal history involving the subject property and he felt the City must be reasonab d not single out this particular developer. Mr. Powell did not believe the applicant was being singled out and indicated that he was relying on the City Attorney's interpretation of the Court ordered agreement. Mr. Corson felt the island was suitable to be developed with as currently zoned with one home. He noted the Department of Natural Resources has recommended denial of the requested variances to the shoreline setbacks, and he indicated that he takes this recommendation very seriously. Mr. Corson believed approval of the proposed development could leave the City open to potential litigation if damage is caused to the nearby homes by the vibration caused by the bridge construction. Mr. Corson noted when Quail Ridge had been developed sand had been placed under the road due to the poor ground conditions. However, he noted near Mr. Groff's property there are cracks in the road which water flows up through, which means there is a great deal of water under the road.