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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3/6/84 PAGE 6 Fraser commented that this road improvement has been considered for many years; and wants it made clear that this is something that hasn't been decided quickly, but the last step in a long process. M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To instruct the City Administrator to secure the service of an appraiser and have the right-of-way appraised for the MSA street improvements for 45th Street, Julep Avenue and 47th Street, from Jane Road to Keats Avenue. (Motion carried 5•-0) M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To adopt Resolution 84-25; a resolution ordering the City Engineer to begin the condemnation process for the right-of-way for MSA street improvements for 45th Street, Julep Avenue and 47th Street, from Jane Road to Keats Avenue. (Motion carried 5-0) 6. Engineer's Report: A. Lee Johnson: Shoreland Permit and Variances for lot size and setback at lot 6, Oace Acres. Mr. Johnson pointed out that his plans have been updated. They now include the 953 square feet of the drainfield trench; conceptual drawing by architect showing the elevation of the lower level and main level of proposed house. Mr. Johnson presented a model of the site to demonstrate the amount of earth that would be removed if they build where they want to, (75 feet setback rather than 100 feet). 343 cubic yards of dirt would be removed and a total of eight trees would be affected. If they built at the 100 foot setback, 542 cubic yards of dirt would be removed and twenty-two trees would be affected. He further stated, regarding the septic system, that although the city ordinance requires the system be located at least 75 feet from the high flood mark, their intentions are to locate it 148 feet from the high flood mark to minimize any negative effect. Eder said he senses the concern of the Johnson's for the environment; but asked if the house was designed to fit the lot, or is it the house plan trying to be adapted to the lot? Johnson stated it was very definitely taking the land into effect. They had no particular house plan in mind. Eder says the only difference he sees between the 75 feet and 100 feet setback is that at 75 feet the house would be closer to the lake with fewer trees in between. Morgan stated that the purposes of the ordinances, including the DNR's, is to protect the environment and to make sure we don't have to provide some unnecessary services. None of these apply in this case. He could not see any environmental damage, or damage to the neighboring properties.