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-6- <br /> • <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 side 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 351;2 <br />