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MIHUTBS OF THE PIANNING COMMISSIOH MBBTIHG OCTOBER 17, 1988 ZONING FILE #1326-RONALD lAUER CONTINUED Mr. Leo Hauser explained the current drainage patterns and conditions. He stated that the landscaping for Mr. Lauer's house would increase the runoff from melting. This would push drainage water further into his property and make it very wet and marshy. He is opposed to this happening. Mr. Lauer stated that Mr. Hauser would have problems from his own property because of the slope. Mr. Hauser responded that he had owned the property for 17 years and did not have any significant problems to date. He said that any fill brought in on the Lauer lot, would cause more water to gather on his property. Chairman Kelley asked Mr. Lauer what he proposed to do to prevent a more rapid flow from running off of his property? Mr. Lauer stated that he had no proposal at this time, but did not understand why the land could not be contoured so that the water would flow more to the west, rather than flowing onto the Hauser property. Kelley informed Mr. Lauer that there could be no increase in runoff due to the bi’ilding of the house or any accessory structures. Mr. Albert C. Greig, stated that he had lived at 137 Chevy Chase Drive since June, 1955, and had watched the entire area, including the golf course, develop. Mr. Greig explained his understanding of the drainage in the area. He stated that the contours were changed when the golf course was built. He said that the concerns of Mr. Simmons, Mr. Hauser, Mr. Nelson and himself involve the fact that Mr. Lauer's house will be built at an elevation so as to overlook the golf course. This would involve a 24' depth of fill. The addition of the septic mound would bring the fill within 220' of the rear property line. The vegetation currently in that area helps deter runoff to a degree. Once the fill is brought in and the vegetati -»n xs removed and the grade increased, there will be an increase in runoff. Planning Commission member Johnson inquired as to whether Mr. Greig had a current runoff problem on his property? Mr. Greig stated that the drainage currently runs across the rear of his property. Kelley agreed with Mr. Greig's concerns. Planning Commission member Cohen asked whether the private access would become a public road. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron replied that the applicant had not discussed that with the parties that own and maintain that road. Mr. Lauer stated that he would be buying the road from the Wayzata Country Club. Planning Commission member asked Mr. Lauer whether he had a purchase agreement? Mr. Lauer stated that he did and it was contingent upon the approval of his application. It was moved by Chairman Kelley, seconded by Planning Commission member Bellows, to table this application pending further review and more detailed assessment of the problems on