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Huthwaite noted the structural coverage is approximately 10 percent. The neighbors have reviewed their <br />plans and all have signed off on the project. The environment is being improved with this project and will <br />also improve the tax base of the City. Huthwaite stated they would like the bridge for access to that <br />portion of the lot and that they are willing to work with the appropriate authorities to construct something <br />that would be approved . <br />Kang asked whether Staff would like to see pervious pavers. <br />Curtis stated she just specified pavers . <br />Huthwaite indicated to his knowledge pervious pavers are more expensive but that he would be willing to <br />entertain using pervious pavers on the patio . <br />Steiner stated pervious pavers on the driveway would not be practical given Minnesota's winters. <br />Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br />There were no public comments regarding this application. <br />Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br />#09-3428 MICHAEL AND MARILYN HUTHW AITE, CONTINUED <br />Schoenzeit asked if the Minnehaha Watershed District or the governing authority would allow the <br />property owners to extend a culvert and put some dirt in there in order to access that portion of the <br />property. <br />Curtis stated she does not know what the most acceptable method of access would be and that would need <br />to be pursued with the Minnehaha Watershed District. <br />Huthwaite stated they did look at relocating the access to that area and installing a culvert but that they <br />would prefer a bridge . <br />Kang stated she likes the driveway off of Crestview and that she would like to see less encroachment to <br />the setback from the creek. <br />Huthwaite stated they did look at reducing the encroachment and that the house is angled at different <br />areas to help alleviate the hardcover. Huthwaite indicated they could possibly reduce the width of the <br />garage slightly as well as the courtyard parking area. <br />Kang indicated she would prefer the encroachment be reduced. <br />Hendel stated it is difficult to reduce the driveway any further if they want to accommodate vehicles <br />being able to back in and out. <br />Steiner pointed out the Huthwaites are doing a great deal to help improve the creek area. <br />Berg asked what the square footage of the house is. <br />Hendel stated it is approximately 2800 square feet and the garage is approximately 850 square feet. The <br />lower level consists of 2450 square feet but will likely not all be finished .