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Request for Council Action continued page 2 of 3 June 24. 1994 Zoninc File #1933 private road would have a major impact upon existing development along Watertown Road. The creation of the private driveway outlot and degree ot use would have less impact on existing development. The Planning Commission asked that the setbacks be redesignated ' reouirinc 150% of the standards. Side yards must be changed to 45 and rear to 75 ^ I - also noted by the Planning Commission that Lot 15 (Coffin property) side setback should be adjusted to 50' adjacent to Outlot B. Gradiiig/Drainage/Wctland At the Planning Commission meeting the developer .advised that Mr. ^anta of the Army Cotp^ of Bf’ineers found no problem with applicant ’s recent request, review Exhibits L. M and N. Yaiua^idvised that he would have to bring it before a higher board but that he saw no problem with the reduction in fill as proposed by applicant. The residents of Countryside Drive during the first review voiced major concern wtth new developln. creating or ’ intensifying problems with drainage. The nonhern developed lots already have severe drainage problems specifically the houses at Manor Circle. The pond Lwn at the northeast corner within Lot 8 (Dickey property) provtde retemion. Drainage will fiow along Willow Road evenmally to the DNR park and then under the Luce Line via'dS' culvert, review Exhibits P and S. Parks/Trails/Park Dedication It is the CitVs intention to ask for a park dedication fee for the second phase subdivision. The Pirnninu Commission questioned applicant as to the location of the private tnKr,or trad within the Coffin property that intersected the designated wetland areas. Review Exhibits I and T he Otvos designated wetland maps would show no connection between the two wetlands but in the S ntation of wetlands study completed by Prank Svobada. Exhibit A, wetland bodies are hown as conneeted In reality, developer’s surveyor noted dial during wet seasons there is a Jf-dnY wav that mav be filled when an overflow from one wetland lakes place. It is the plan of he developer lo'conduci no land alterations but to place wood chips on e.xisiing gradev Wood ch ps on exitiina -rade are not considered hardcover and will have no unpact on the interaction between iIkIwo wetland bodies. The Planning Commission approved the trail location based on the following conditions; 1.Any future land alterations within the wetland area or within 26’ of the wetland must be approved by the City. 2.Placement of wood chips on existing grade is not considered hardcover.