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traffic and if the two family dwellings were put in, they would just contribute
to the problem. Mr. Zepper stated that he felt with all the driveways, parking lots,
and streets being put in, that a great number of trees would have to be taken down.
Mr. Zepper reported that the water from the area most likely would go across Long Lake
Road, then down Long Lake Road, down Louisa and end up at Bona Road, where there already
is a problem area.
Mr. Zepper pointed out that the proposed parking lot for Donatelle's is directly
across from a residential area and that cars coming out at night would have their
lights shine directly into the homes across the street. Mr. Zepper also questioned
the fact that only one road would provide access to the duplexes and asked what would
happen in an emergency.
Mr. Olson replied that the present zoning for the property is commercial and that they
are not changing that, or the drainage flow. He stated that the holding pond would
be at 896', which is the level it is presently at. Mr. Olson also pointed out that
right turn lanes would be provided to the commercial area from Highway 10.
Bob Stoner, 2454 County Road H2 stated that he felt Mr. Olson was relying on the proposed
storm sewer system to take care of the water problems and asked what would happen in the
meantime.
Mayor Pickar replied that there were several parcels at the same level and that they
must use this land at present until the storm sewer goes in.
Mr. Zepper asked if everyone in the City would be paying for the storm sewer. Mayor
Pickar replied that it would be paid for by the property owners.
Stan Kruger stated that he was a representative of Wilmus Properties and that he felt
the water table would rise with the development and questioned how much it would rise.
Official Rose replied that the elevation is the same as is Scotland Green's and that the
Staff's preliminary evaluation is that it is of the 100 year criteria and that it would
support the runoff alright.
Mr. Olson stated that the culvert under Long Lake Road would not be touched. He also
stated that the City has indicated to him that it does not require the pond but that .
the developer is required to maintain the pond until the storm sewer system is put in.
Mr. Kruger asked when the storm sewer would be put in. Administrator Achen replied
that the Council is presently discussing the project and looking at the different
possibilities.
Ed Donatelle, 5269 Jeffery Drive stated that he would be putting a 6' hedge around
the parking lot to protect the home owners across the street from the car lights. He
reported that the water will be draining into the ditch and that they will put in a
manhole, if required. Also, the trees would be left on the west side of the property
to provide a buffer for the parking lot. Mr. Donatelle also stated that Donatelle's
would definitely be buying the property for the parking lot if the Council approved it.
Administrator Achen pointed out that the Council could require that Donatelle's be
involved in the plat right now to insure that the land is developed by Donatelle's into
a parking lot. Administrator Achen also stated that the City would want the two parcels
owned by Donatelle's to then be made into one, and that a written agreement could be
worked out.