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Planning & Zoning Board October 13, 1999 Page 7 Mr. Johnson stated the traffic on Main Street will steadily increase with or without the development. Main Street is going to be a major road. He stated that the drainage is a regional problem and a solution is needed. He asked how the drainage will be affected in Highland Meadows and who pays for the improvements to the ditch. He agreed that the density should be lower and suggested a cluster design. Staff advised the drainage is a regional problem. The Highland Meadows development has been split regarding drainage. A portion of the development drains to the southeast. The City charges developers for drainage issues and improvements. Ms. Lane stated cluster housing is a good option. She stated drainage and traffic is a major concern. The residents have very valid concerns. The plan needs more work. She added that the City needs an east/west roadway north of 694. Mr. Corson added that traffic is an issue that isn't going to uickly. Main Street is a major concern and drainage should be looked at as ' • lem. Ms. Carlson requested staff provide information of u for Main Street and the proposed road on the south end of the subdivis' as d if there are any traffic control plans made by the school relating is • acre:' She stated the County needs to address the danger of Main Street. She r vironmental Board's comments relating to this project. She stated th ,�� a� a preservation development that is being developed. She asked for cod` the developer to resolve all issues. Chair Schaps stated the deve need to be patient and cou needs to be found. Th that access on Wood right to develop. The residents and developer here are concerns on both sides and middle ground eeds to continue working with the Church. He noted ail would be much more acceptable to the Board. VI. DISCUSSION I A. Site Plan Resew - relocated structures (garages) Staff advised the City occasionally receives requests from property owners to move structures into the City. In the past the City has required a site plan review for any relocated structure whether a single family dwelling or a detached accessory building larger that 120 square feet in size. Staff read the section of ordinance that pertains to this situation. Staff advised they believe the section of the ordinance could be interpreted to apply only to a "vacant lot ". Therefore, a developed site, already containing a single family home, may not apply. When a request involves a relocated garage, staff would still require a building permit and inspection by the building department to insure compliance with applicable building codes. However, staff would prefer to eliminate the site plan review