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Zoning File #1407 June 8, 1989 Page 2 of 4 DRAINAGE ISSUE - Similar to the Wayzata Country Club proposal, this property contributes run-off to properties to the south. The City Engineer has recommended that a small detention basin be provided at the southwest corner of Lot 2, to collect run-off from the Hauser property and discharge it at a controlled rate. The Planning Commission recommendation included the condition that the detention basin be designed by applicants' engineer and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to Council preliminary plat approval. In discussions with the applicants after the Planning Commission meeting of May 15th, this application was scheduled for the June 12th meeting anticipating a potential reconfiguration of the property by combining this subdivision with that of Wayzata Country Club. Such a proposal does not now appear to be forthcoming, however, specific isr?ues regarding the need for new roads etc., would have affected the parameters of design for the desired detention basin, hence a detention basin has not yet been designed. Council may wish to table this application pending submittal and approval of the detention basin design, or could go ahead with preliminary plat approval. Note also that the drainage easement for such a basin would be excluded from the 2 acre lot area, hence the proposed dividing line would have to move slightly northward,, perhaps 10-15 feet, to maintain the 2 acre minimumc DRIVEWAY ACCESS ISSUE - In his review of the site, the City Engineer has recommended that a shared driveway access serve both Lots 1 and ?. Such an access would most Icg.icaJly '•4* •? driveway a c c c«r point onto North Ferndale Road, which could be moved further scQth to avoid the need for an easement across Lot 1. From a consistent policy standpoint, it would be appropriate for these two lots to share one access curb cut. The applicants have submitted a sketch and a letter of request expressing their desire for a separate driveway located mid-way along the east line of Lot 2. Their reasons for such a request include privacy, topography and ease of access, maintenance concerns, and their hope to create the least disruption of the property. The proposed driveway would avoid conflict with the proposed drainfield sites. Note also that from a sight distance stand point, the proposed entrance is a very safe location, but does add one more access point that Fernd le traffic must contend with.