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Zoning File #1600 November 16» 1990 Page 4 of 6 The applicant has been asked to file an application with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (review Exhibits E and F). The current application addresses only run-off from the new addition. A retention pond is proposed within the 100' open space easement area to the south. In earlier discussions with the applicant, the City staff advised that staff wculd seek a storm sewer project for the Kelly Avenue area as a condition of the variance approval/commercial site plan review. There is no question that the hardcover surface of this property is a major contributor to the Kelly Avenue watershed. Lacking any information as to the effectiveness of the underground tile systems installed in 1976-77, the staff encourages a storm sewer project to correct historic drainage problem. Should the applicant be delayed until this is resolved? Members may also remember during the Navarre Re-development meetings we viewed alternate plans showing Kelly Avenue at the north closed off and cul-de-saced because the proximity of the access to the major intersection of County Roads 15 and 19, poor sighting distance and adjacent curb cuts create safety concerns. If Members feel this is appropriate, the City would proceed with plans to notify all affected property owners and to hold necessary meetings to discuss the proposed closing of Kelly Avenue at County Road 15. Do Members fee] this matter is dependent on the review of the current application? Issues for Discussion - 1. 2. 3. Does Planning Commission support staff's position that a storm sewer improvement is necessary to alleviate severe drainage problems within Kelly Avenue neighborhood? If so, the storm sewer improvement should be brought to the Council for conceptual direction. Should review of the applicant's project be delayed as run-off from addition is to be maintained with the installation of retention pond? Review Exhibit L, is this the time to move on the cul-de- sacing of Kelly Avenue at the northern end? The applicant's site plan should be updated to include curb cuts on adjacent property to east in order to determine a functional location of turnaround and to minimize major land alterations. There is a southern access drive to the Keavney property that must be retained from Shoreline Drive. The vacation of the road may minimize intensity of setback variances sought by applicant. What direction can you give applicant as to the side street setback variance sought with the improvement (required -W*; proposed 10')?