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Hugo Planning Commission - 2-22-89 page 6 The public park will have direct access to Goodview Ave. on the east. The proposed lots in the development exceed the minimum size requirements for an SFU zone. Many of the lots will be extended into the wetlands and stormwater holding areas. Of particular concern to the staff, are the elevations reflected on the drainage and grading plan. We have also indicated concern regarding the depth of the ponding areas and their proximity to the building sites in blocks 1, 2, and 3. The developers have agreed to create additional parkland and pay parkland fees to better serve this area. The city engineer and staff discussed the concerns regarding grading and drainage with the developers on February 8, 1989. The development proposal in question appears to be consistent with the city's comprehensive growth plan for the area, however, there are some technical grading and drainage issues that the staff feels should be addressed by the developers before this plat moves on for council review. City Engineer Howard Kuusisto stated he would like to see two of the detention ponds eliminated. The two remaining ponding areas could be enlarged. Administrator Huber informed the commission that Steve Woods from Rice Creek Watershed District questioned whether the 3' x 7' box culvert at the south wetlands crossing would be adequate during the 100 year flood. He did feel the runoff would be at a slower rate after the development than before. Mr. John Johnson, Merila & Assoc. stated they have attempted to reduce the slopes in the rear yards of lots 30-32 and are willing to move the holding pond closer to the wetlands area if allowed to do so by the DNR. Mr. Johnson agreed that the culvert size should be determined by the city engineer and the RCWD. Mr. Johnson informed the commission that they have Planning Commission Minutes - Feb. 22, 1989 Page 7 reduced ponding areas 3 and 4 to swa1es to accomodate the runoff. The developers again agreed to join the effort to clean the downstream ditch if requested. Mr. Johnson stated they would change the rear lot lines of the lots adjoining the wetlands but it would create an undesirable looking lot. Chairman Senkler requested comments from the general public. Mr. Dean Atkinson and Teddy Peltier were concerned that additional runoff in the existing ditch would create a problem if the ditch isn't cleaned. Mr. Atkinson was also concerned with possible water backup from the development. He also felt that no further development should occur in that area without access to Highway 61. Administrator Huber informed the residents that he was advised by the DNR that the wetlands ditch is on private property and any cleaning project would require the cooperation of all residents and the DNR. Anyone interested in participating in cleaning of the ditch may contact city hall for the proper procedure.