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Zoning File #1367 Additional Coments and Planning Coinission Recxonendation - May 3, 1989 Neighbors of the Harris property (Mr. Taylor to the immediate west and Mr. & Mrs. Butterfield to the immediate south) appeared before the Planning Commission to voice their concern. Both Mr. Taylor and Mr. Butterfield advised that there were old farm drainage tiles installed within the field that eventually drained under Watertown Road through the Butterfield property then finally to the Luce Line. Unfortunately, no one was able to locate the placement of the existing underground tile system. The applicant has advised that if indeed in the process of installing the pond, the underground tile system is discovered, he would agree to incorporate the existing drainage system with the final design and functioning of the pond. Staff would suggest that if the underground tile system is discovered by Mr. Harris, that the City staff be called immediately to give appropriate direction. Based on the City Engineer's original comments that noted the minimal size of the watershed and that pond will increase retenr jn. Staff did not feel it was necessary to acquire a drainage easement over the pond area. The Planning Commission disagreed in consideration of the information from the neighbors concerning the underground tile system and recommended t' at a drainage easement be taken over the pond and that if underground tiles were discovered during construction, that the City Engineer make a recommendation regarding an appropriate drainage easement be taken from the pond to Watertown Road. Mr. Harris agreed to these conditions. Mrs. Butterfield also voiced concern with the fact that a pond would now be located 50' from their property line. Staff would note that the proposed pond location will be approximately 130'+ from the road right-of-way with an additional 66' of right- of-way providing 200'+ of separation before the Butterfield property line on the south side of Watertown Road. Please note your ordinances have no setback requirements for ponds. Remember the prime purpose of this pond is to provide a means to alleviate the moisture content within the soils of the low area of the Harris property. The secondary purpose is a decorative poiid. The pond will not be designed to attract wildlife. The applicant plans to fence off the pond even to his own horses. The Planning Commission adopted the approval recommendation subject to the applicant providing a drainage easement over the pond and depending upon the location of the underground tiles in relation Lo the location of the pond, that the appropriate drainage easement to the southern boundary be provided by applicant. The enclosed resolution has been drafted per t.e Planning Commission's approval recommendation.