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11. Substantial runoff from the adjoining properties to the east flows westward over the property. Incorporation of drainage swales is necessary along the driveway to accommodate this drainage. 12. 13. 14. Because the property includes a significant length of creek which flows to Lake Minnetonka, the incorporation of vegetative buffers for stormwater treatment is appropriate. The applicant has proposed a 35' buffer adjacent to either side of the creek, which will be subject to a buffer easement. The topography of the site indicates a steep hill at the south end of Lot 1, and the proposed driveway will skirt the base of this hill. Neighbors have expressed a concern whether this area might be buildable. The slope is approximately 40% in some areas, and portions of it may meet the definition of a bluff, which would be unbuildable area The area southeast of the creek within Lot 1 with slopes of 18% or greater should be deemed as non-buildable. A park fee of $200 was paid for the existing Lot 1 when it was created in 1990 per the ordinance in place at that time, and no park fee was paid for Lot 2, on the basis that Lot 2 had previously had a house on it. Because the current application is primarily a lot line rearrangement between two existing lots oi record, no park fees should be due with the current application. 1S. Because the subdivision is primarily the rearrangement of two existing lots in order to make the northerly lot buildable, the argument can be made that only the newly buildable lot (I^t 1) should be subject to the Storm Water and Drainage Trunk Fee which is charged for land being developed. 16. Based on the above findings and appn^ate conditions of approval, the proposed re plat will result in two lots suitable for the construction of single family residences without the need for further variances. Page 4 of 9 ’ I i! ; p