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• Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 2002 Page 15 impervious surface. The City currently requires a thirty -two (32) foot street width. The developer was requesting a twenty -nine (29) foot width. Section 302 of the City Code states that the City Council may permit variations from the street construction standards. Staff had evaluated the request and determined that the proposed twenty -nine foot width would be sufficient to handle local traffic needs within the development. However, it did appear that parking would need to be limited to a single side to insure emergency vehicle access. Additionally, the reduction in street width coupled with a curvilinear design of the subdivision's streets may reduce visibility of on- street pedestrian movements. Sidewalks along Street A and Street B may be necessary to alleviate this concern. The Environmental Board recommended reducing tlke street width. The City Council had discussed the issue and requested a recommendation ; Planning & Zoning Board. Grading and Drainage. The City Engineer; Drainage Plan. A Rice Creek Watershed Di was also required. The City's Local Water Management P1 including basement to be 4 feet above level, or 2 feet above the 100 -year fl appears to satisfy these requirements ba The developer was currently moni Final adjustments would be mad view of the Grading and velopment Permit ..minimum floor elevation, water, et above the normal water hichever was greatest. The plan d normal and high water levels. water elevations for verification. g plans. Mitigation sites were proposed construction traffi existing soil enced off after grading was completed to restrict aught to the site they must be consistent with Utilities. Engineer was propose xtended north of Birch Ir ater water main lying adj main was proposed to b Hills Drive. h mpleted review of the Utility Plans. Sanitary Sewer to trite from its existing location in Sherman Lake Road, d be provided by connection to the existing 16" trunk property on the south side of Birch Street. The water d back to the system by crossing Birch Street at Pheasant Adequate capacity exists in the sanitary sewer system to service the proposed development. In addition, the Black Duck Lift Station, which services the area, was scheduled for replacement in 2003. Drainage and Utility Easements. Drainage and Utility easements were proposed being five feet in width and adjoining lot lines, and 10 feet in width and adjoining street lines and rear lot lines as required. Drainage and Utility easements covering the 100 -year High Water Level and those covering underground storm sewers are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. Easements should be provided to access all pond and wetland areas. Specifically, an easement should be provided for access to Outlot F and covering the emergency pond overflow on Lot 6, Block 8.