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Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. Bruce Schmidt, 6498 Totem Trail, asked what the applicant was proposing to do with the ditch that was between their properties. Mr. Tourville replied that he had proposed extending the culvert 80 feet to the south and filling it in so the lots would be even. He added that if the city were to have a maintenance problem with that then it would remain the same. Mr. Nelson asked Mr. Schmidt if he had concerns about the proposal for the ditch. Mr. Schmidt replied that he somewhat likes the ditch and was just wondering about it. Polly Greve, 6469 Tomahawk Court, stated that her property borders the applicant's in the southeast corner and was concerned about wetland fill. She commented that she already has problems with water in her yard, and because she is downhill from the applicant she is worried about increased drainage problems to her property. She asked what options she had if problems were to occur. Mr. Studenski responded that 400 feet of fill would have a very minimal impact and that this amount would not affect drainage. Ms. Greve asked what would happen if the problem did make it worse. Mr. Studenski replied that the city would look into the ditch area to determine the problem. • Board members discussed the potential increase in upland area by filling in 400 feet. Staff noted that the proposed changes could alleviate some of the situation, but that they could not make comment or recommendation on proposals without seeing plans. Mr. Laden asked if the proposal could be approved by adding conditions. Mr. Bengtson stated that they could add the changes to the conditions of approval, but there would be no confirmation that these things recommendations were adhered to by the council. Mr. Laden asked the applicant when he plans on starting construction. Mr. Tourville said that he is wide open, probably next spring, adding that he is in no hurry. Mr. Rafferty noted that the proposal does not meet ordinance requirements and approval could set precedence for the future. Board members determined that because two board members were absent and not all members present were in favor of the proposal, it may be in the applicant's favor to come back with revised plans. Dennis Schwartz, 6471 Tomahawk Court, questioned how the houses would fit on to the lots. He wondered how far back on the property the houses would be. He added that his property is a sponge and wondered how this would affect his property. Mr. Tralle replied that according to the city engineer this proposal should not affect his property. Board members asked the applicant if he would like the board to vote on the item or if he would prefer to come back to the next meeting with revised plans. Mr. Tourville asked DRAFT MINUTES