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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 16, 1990 ZONING FILE #1S55-LANDSTAR INC. CONTINUED Mabusth asked Mr. Rudnicki to address question. Mr. Schnieder’s Mr. Rudnicki replied, "Drainage behind the house pads will be handled with a cwale system that will allow the water to continue to drain into the wetlands." Mabusth stated that she had asked the applicant to provide specific drainage information at the sketch plan review and that this specific information was requested. She said, "This area is a major drainage collection basin for this neighborhood. It is important that the drainageways are protected, designated and easements taken ovc»* them." Bellows observed that the grading plan did not provide specific information regarding the cutting and filling in j^elation to grade change. Bellows also noted that the plan indicates that all spoils from the excavation will be deposited on Lot 8. Bellows informed Mr. Rudnicki that the gp^ding plan does not show where that soil will be deposited. She said that the grading plan should show not only the present grade, but the proposed grades once the project is completed. Bellows suggested tabling the application until all of the necessary information is provided, including how the City of Minnetonka Beach is going to proceed. Johnson added, "We also need in'.ormation regarding how grading that will occur for the individual house pads will affect the drainage for each lot." Mr. Rudnicki explained that it is difficult to provide such information because the size of the lots will allow a structure to be placed in a variety of locations. Johnson stated that the sketch plans do show basement elevations. He also noted that the grading plan does not indicate how drainage from the 4 existing culverts (three from Beach Road and one from Shadywood Road) will be addressed. Mabusth suggested that the Planning Commission may wish to recommend that Mr. Sandin file a separate Conditional Use Permit and variance application. She said, "The applicant is going to have to provide hardships relating to the variance in addition to a grading plan." Mr. Gesell expressed concern for traffic safety due to the increase in curb cuts resulting from this subdivision. Mr. Gesell stated that he was also concerned about how the development of this property will impact the wetlands. He said, "Most people use chemical fertilizers on their lawns. In this case, all of the chemicals will drain directly into the wetland." - 4 -