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I I. I I I . . . . .- I . . . . . . .. . ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 31. 1995 9 Couneilmember Keim asked iftl1ere were concerns regarding tl1e sewer. Mr. Ringwald indicated in the current design, only first floors would be able to have sewer, any lower levels would require ejector systems if sewer was desired. Mr. Ringwald explained staffhas reviewed various options tl1at would provide for a code consistent design and staff feels this could be accomplished if only four lots were designed and not five. Mayor Probst inquired about tl1e triangular lot, he questioned if tl1e lot was a conforming lot. Mr. Ringwald noted as proposed it is not, but minor modifications could be made to establish a conforming lot. Mr. Dick Krier representing tl1e Applicant indicated tl1e site has various existing conditions. He noted a plan was designed to meet all the requirements of the City, but they felt it was a poor design, sacrificing trees and requiring injector systems. Mr. Krier indicated tl1e Applicant would be willing to remove tl1e tree within the island oftl1e cul-de- sac. He noted tl1ey rea1ize tl1e concerns witl1 reducing the cul-de-sac, but felt it was sufficient and addressed other concerns regarding tl1e injector systems. Mr. Krier indicated tl1e problem witl1 only developing four lots is, ti1at it would not be feasible for tl1e project to move forward, financially. Mr. Krier stated he felt this is a unique development. Mr. Krier requested if the Council feels comfortable with this application tl1ey should approve it and if tl1e Council feels uncomfortable to recommend returning the application to tl1e Planning Commission. Mayor Probst inquired if this application is under the new state requirements for a time restriction. Mr. Ringwald indicated this application was made prior to July 1, 1995 and would not fall under tl1e new requirements. Mayor Probst expressed concern ti1at the developer is trying to put too much on tl1e site. He commented ti1at he liked the island in the cul-de-sac, but would prefer the full 60 foot width and witl1 or without the tree. Mayor Probst indicated ti1at tl1e Council would not negotiate a compromise at this meeting, eitl1er tl1ey would deny, approve or send back to tl1e Planning Commission. He indicated his feelings would be to return tl1e application to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if there is any way the developer still could have five lots. Mr. Ringwald indicated staff felt tl1e area gained by developing only four lots would provide a code consistent design and by moving the house pads up further from tl1e slope, the ejector systems would not be necessary. Staff felt this would meet tl1e goals oftl1e City and tl1e goals oftl1e developer.