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• • Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2002 Page 14 development to occur on the upland area and to preserve the wetlands as much as possible. Mr. Andrews stated that property is currently zoned R -X and surrounded by R -1X Zoning District and, if the property were rezoned as requested, the proposed development would meet the standards of the underlying zoning district, with the exception of the street width requirement and the requested variances from the ordinary high water mark. He stated he has worked with the Department of Natural Resources and the Rice Creek Watershed District for approval, who have recommended a narrow street width to reduce the amount of runoff. He noted there would only be eight lots served by the roadway extension. Mr. Wallick stated that he and Mr. Andrews met with the Environmental Board last month, which recommended that they meet with City staff and the Rice Creek Watershed District to modify the plans. He stated per the recommendatioe o t nvironmental Board and the Watershed District, the street curb and gutter w eliminated. Additionally, the street width would remain at 24 feet wi with a three percent grade to the north. He indicated the north side of the road to help with infiltration a 9 dir pond. He indicated that the pond on the southe , t si street would be tipped had been added on er to the northern eliminated. Mr. Wallick stated the bottom of the pon infiltration getting into the ground wate between the ground water and the botto to the bottom of the pond to allo Mr. Wallick stated the hou had been created along t be delineated during will be placed so t area. He stated this wi een ra ''' d to address the concern of d there would be a three -foot separation nd. Additionally, sand will be added slowly filtered. moved closer to the road and a preservation area side the island. He stated this preservation area will n with a heavy silt fence and, after construction, markers wn- know there will be no disturbance of the preservation low the homeowners a 25 to 30 -foot deep backyard. He stated the homeowne ocia covenants will not allow the use of phosphorus in the yards. He stated the w : eet drain through the backyards and should infiltrate into the ground before re • hing the wetland. All the water will be captured from the road and directed to the dr age swale to allow the water to infiltrate into the ground while it makes its way to the pond. Mr. Wallick stated the Rice Creek Watershed District was pleased with the changes to the plans and are waiting for approval by the City for the variances. Chair Schaps noted Mr. Andrews had indicated he had worked with the Department of Natural Resources. He questioned whether the Department of Natural Resources had submitted a new report since the report dated September 18, 2001 included in the staff report. Mr. Andrews stated the Department of Natural Resources has only granted a permit for the bridge.