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» ., <br /> Terrace . � <br /> The front terrace design is a result of <br /> - a need to correct existing drainage issues that are affecting front of the house <br /> - deteriorating planters and walkway that are falling apart <br /> - make the access and our entrance to our house safe as the current conditions is <br /> not <br /> - have a roof over the entrance door <br /> We feel a staff review of site conditions and enclosed pictures reinforce our needs. � <br /> Street water runoff& drainage causin�pondin�and floodin� of�ara�e <br /> � A site review and analysis of pictures taken 3/6/09 indicates the current situation • <br /> needing correction. Existing street water flows into our lot and down the driveway - <br /> . and along with landscape drainage, cause major ponding to occur in front of the <br /> garage and sometimes into the garage. <br /> There is a" catch basin" in front of garage ( See Survey) that is connected to <br /> . underground" French drain"piping that when not frozen, drains the water around the <br /> west side of the garage, down to the where it empties the street water and landscape <br /> drainage water into lake. <br /> In the winter/melting months we have either a frozen pond or small lake in front of <br /> our garage doors. In the warmer weather the street and drainage water empties into <br /> the lake. <br /> � Conclusion • ' <br /> After analyzing our current needs, existing site conditions and logistical water issues <br /> and knowing we are asking for relief in the form of a variance, we felt obligated to <br /> seek a solution that might be acceptable to consider our request. <br /> Throughout the state and local communities,water runoff into lakes, streams and <br /> rivers have become a major issue. The city of Miruleapolis is currently considering <br /> implementing regulations focused on lot water runoff into the sewer system. Current <br /> sustainable or"green"building practices are also focusing on land water management <br /> �E�E6�9�� <br /> MAR 9 2009 <br /> ' �, J �t��� V[ �P i�.f4RL.f <br />