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MIHUTBS OF THB PLAHIilHG CONMISSIOH TING OCTOBER 17, 1988 ZONING FILE #1348-0. lARRT LEE C0NTIN1 Kelley asked where the stor*n pipe would run. Mabusth explained that it would run up the roadway to Lot 1 of the Soskin property. Mr. Krautkremer stated that the water would then run across a form of riprap, to prevent erosion, and continue along to the present drainage area. Kelley jiiked how the drainageway would be protected downstream? Krautkremer replied that the water that drains on the west side of street would be absorbed by the grassed yards on the properties once they are developed, as now the ground is bare with no ground cover. The size of the pond and piping would be adequate to handle the 100-year storm. Mabusth pointed out that both drainage pipes would run into a drainage swale on the Hennesey property. It would then go into the Wood's property and would come out near the Schultz property. The City is proposing to re-direct drainage to the northeast through a designated wetlands. The developer will be asked to install a storm sewer along the west side of Wildhurst Trail to the intersection of the Cronstrom's driveway. From that location, the drainage will run into the wetlands within the Cronstrom property and will eventually drain into Forest Lake. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be reviewing the drainage proposals to determine the impact upon the surrounding areas. Planning Commission member Bellows expxessed her concern about the severe elopes existing over 75 to 80 percent of the proposed site. She said that the slopes would not only create a problem for drainage, but also for building houses, driveways, roads, etc. She added that she had great reservations about the application because of the extreme sensitivity of the area. Kelley concurred. Mabusth said that once the hydraulic information was received the issues of slopes and runoff could be better reviewed. Mr. Terry Pate, 1131 Wildhurst Trail, disagreed that sod and other developing would decrease the amount of runoff. Ms. Pam Wood was concerned about affected persons in the area not receiving information from the City or the Developers of the proposal. She stated that the development of the area was being done little by little, as opposed to comprehensively. Kelley suggested that a meeting be held between the Developers and all of the property owners whose property may be impacted by the development of this area. Ms. Wood agreed. Planning Commission member Cohen asked how many lots in total were being proposed? Mabusth stated that there would be 37 lots, including the Soskin development. Chairman Kelley commended Mr. Krautkremer on his efforts to deal with all of the property owners. It could have taken years to have each separate property owner come forth with their individual subdivision proposals. He reminded everyone that there would be no rezoning required and that the properties would be sewered. He added that this areas was going to be developed