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-6- <br /> = reported drainage plans_ were. being drawn by the . sur- <br /> veyors which - he hoped would be . available. that weekend <br /> for showing to the neighbors; <br /> said his property does "crown"' the area between Silver <br /> Lake Road and Belden- Drive and- the . Belden tide . is- much <br /> lower; <br /> _ agreed with Councilmember Marks that the particular <br /> property posed an opportunity for some "innovative <br /> architecture" when it came to homes to be built- there; <br /> reported some prospective buyers were already consider- <br /> ing plans for either multi-level or semi-contemporary <br /> homes which could take advantage of the view of - the <br /> Minneapolis skyline without being obtrusive in relation <br /> to the existing homes in the area; <br /> told Councilmember Enrooth the grading plan would show <br /> suggested home styles for particular lots based on topo- <br /> graphy which should avoid the "chaotic" appearance the <br /> Councilmember was concerned might result from too much <br /> diversity; <br /> indicated Chris Paidosch and his financee were inter- <br /> ested in one of the lots and were only present that <br /> evening to observe the proceedings ; <br /> agreed with both. Councilmembers Marks and Enrooth that <br /> in all probability the lots would not have to be leveled <br /> to the Belden Street grade, nor would all the trees <br /> have to be removed. <br /> Childs perceived some compromise on elevations would be nec- <br /> essary because he knew the neighbor to the north would <br /> prefer to have all the earth to the south removed. <br /> Evanson said if a grading plan is approved by the neighbors, <br /> Commission and Council, he perceived it might be nec--. <br /> essary to delay the actual grading until driveways, <br /> homes, etc. are completed to avoid removal of vegeta- <br /> tion which currently holds back erosion down into the <br /> street. <br /> Commission. <br /> recommendation:.. to deny subdivision -without platting until after <br /> grading and elevations are approved for a final plat. <br /> Council Action <br /> Motion by Enrooth, seconded by Makowske• to deny . the request from David <br /> Evanson to subdivide without platting the property at approximately 3512 <br />