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COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 Consideration of the Final Plat for Sunnygate - Mayor Benson noted that all documents have been filed and the only consideration appears to be Mr. Stahlberg's notation regarding monuments within the plat. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the monuments would be placed after the final grading is completed. Mr. Reinert expressed concern about three lots on a cul -de- sac that backed up to Elm Street. He noted an area on North Road just west of Centennial High School where other lots backed up to North Road and presented an unsightly view. Mr. Reinert asked why these lots were platted in such a manner as to allow the back yards to face a collector street. Mr. Stahlberg explained that this is a common practice because it eliminates a large number of driveways from coming onto a major /collector street. He suggested that the developer could be required to put in a berm or some type of natural screening. Mr. Bisel agreed with Mr. Reinert and noted that no one would want to look out their front window (on the north side of Elm Street) directly into someone else's back yard. Mr. Reinert told Mr. Stahlberg that he would like this matter addressed by the Planning and Zoning Board on all future subdivision with similar lot configurations. Dennis Kollar, 7141 Sunrise Drive asked when the area of Sunnygate'abutting Sunrise Drive is planned for development. Mr. Stahlberg explained the summer of 1990. Mr. Kollar asked about the storm water drainage for this subdivision. Mr. Stahlberg explained that all of Sunnygate will flow into the storm sewer that eventually will end up in the wetlands between Second Avenue and Lake Drive. Mr. Kollar asked what would the status of Sunrise Drive be over the coming winter. Mr. Stahlberg explained that no construction is proposed for Sunrise Drive. Patches will be made in the areas that are now disrupted before winter. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the final plat of Sunnygate with the following provision: the area adjacent to Elm Street on Grey Squirrel Road, Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 4 be screened with appropriate berming and /or trees preferably evergreens, the City Planner work with the developer to provide adequate buffers and report back to the Council what will be established in this area. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Board were requested to establish a policy regarding lots whose backyards abut a street. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business