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Mounds View City Council November 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 9 Public Works Director DeBar advised the next appeal was submitted by John Stacy at 8000 Woodlawn Drive. The parameters for this appeal were based on the high ground water table that exists in this area, and that water overflows near the south property line. There were also concerns with the lack of a slope in his driveway. Public Works Director DeBar noted he met with Mr. Stacy regarding this matter. It was his opinion the improved street with a higher curb and gutter would greatly improve the overall drainage for the properties on this street. He noted a soil boring was taken within 100 feet of Mr. Stacy's property that went six feet deep and no groundwater was found. Another concern was that there were trees located within the boulevard. Public Works Director DeBar stated the City would be careful to avoid the roots of these trees stating the proposed basin was away from the mature trees near the power pole. Mr. Stacy also had concerns with water overflowing from the basin and running into his yard, where he already had standing water. Public Works Director DeBar assured Mr. Stacy that this would not happen. Staff recommended the Council deny the appeal request. Mayor Flaherty questioned if the standing water near the pine trees was runoff from the yard or runoff from the street. Public Works Director DeBar stated the street only had a one inch curb at this time and in heavy rain events, water could leave the street and enter Mr. Stacy's yard. He anticipated the rear yard would still have standing water, but that it would be runoff from the yards and not the street. Council Member Mueller asked if the slope of Mr. Stacy's driveway was adding to this concern. Public Works Director DeBar indicated Mr. Stacy's apron would be adjusted slightly to assure that water was running towards the street and away from the home or yard. Council Member Mueller indicated this homeowner already has water issues. She wanted to be assured the infiltration basin was assisting the homeowner. Public Works Director DeBar stated the slope of the driveway apron along with the improved street would greatly benefit this property in keeping the water runoff off of this property. He commented an inlet could be added to this property if hydrologic analysis deemed it necessary. He stated this could only be done based upon the capacity of the storm main. Council Member Mueller questioned how long Mr. Stacy's property had standing water. John Stacy, 8000 Woodlawn Drive, stated a creek used to run through this area and his property was the low point. Mr. Stacy discussed how water drained on his property noting he had buried a barrel in the front of his yard to keep water out of his garage. He indicated he has had water in his basement and has another holding pond in his rear yard. Mr. Stacy questioned if another catch basin could be added to address the standing water in this area. Public Works Director DeBar stated in residential areas, the catch basins were more spread out. He indicated this may be possible to be added to the one side of his driveway. Mayor Flaherty indicated the infiltration basins along this roadway would assist with the overwhelmed catch basin on this street. He stated the new curb and gutter would also improve the water situation on this property. He noted the previous appeal was granted which means the