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July 8, 2021 PC Minutes <br />Page 3 <br />Pat Higgins, 12145 Everton Avenue —The resident would like clarification on if there is going to be <br />drainage from the proposed lots to adjacent lots. <br />Tom Sames, 12116 Falcon Avenue North —The resident stated that there are drainage issues within the <br />surrounding area. They stated that with the construction of the cul-de-sac, 1.2 million gallons of water <br />will be dumped into the stormwater basin each year, which will cause additional drainage issues. They <br />are also worried about the developer disturbing existing trees. <br />Gordon Schoeller, the owner of vacant property on 120t" Street North and Falcon Avenue North —The <br />resident stated that they have concerns about the drainage in the surrounding area. They stated that <br />the City has done a poor job at addressing drainage for decades and would like to see it be addressed. <br />Ben Halverson, on behalf of Hugo Tree — Halverson stated that they are working with the developer <br />and that the intent is to preserve the natural landscape with an emphasis on saving old growth where <br />they can. <br />Denise Sames, 12116 Falcon Avenue North —The resident stated that they have had water in their <br />basement twice in the last 40 years and that there is a high water table. They also stated that there are <br />a lot of trees being taken down for no good reason and that the applicant has to work to figure out the <br />grading plan. They also stated that the developer should not create a wetland on the east side of the <br />site. Sames also stated concerns about the wildlife. <br />Judy Schoeller, 4995 12151 Street North —The resident came forward again to state her concerns about <br />property values within the surrounding area. <br />Richard Degnan, 12160 Falcon Avenue North —The resident came forward again to state that the <br />grading plan shows four feet of fill, which will kill the root system of all the trees in the area. <br />Laura Drengson addressed the Planning Commission and reiterated that the development team is <br />trying to preserve the natural character of the area. Dan May also addressed the Planning Commission <br />and stated that the concerns about drainage and trees are understood. He stated that they have been <br />working hard to make this a good project. <br />Staff addressed the concerns. The proposed development does have a drainage plan with stormwater <br />reports, just like any other development that has received approval. The stormwater pond and <br />drainage plan is designed by the developer's engineer and further analyzed with the City's engineer to <br />ensure that the proper facilities are being constructed and meet all of the Rice Creek Watershed <br />District rules. The City is responsible for the maintenance of the stormwater ponds. Drainage and utility <br />easements will be placed over the ponds to ensure access. Individual property owners are responsible <br />for minor maintenance such as clearing up trash in the ponds. <br />In regard to the comments about the grading plan, the City ordinance allows property owners to grade <br />up to their property line. The applicant has stated that they would like to maintain a buffer zone as a <br />courtesy to adjacent property owners. Staff also stated that the developer is not allowed to drain any <br />