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~------ ,. . Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting. June 3. 1987 Page 6 VALENTINE HILLS Miller advised that the potential applicant this (CONTINUED) evening is interested in developing this site and . requests Commission direction and comments relative to his proposal; no formal action is necessary at this time from Commission. Commission asked Miller to define and give a brief description of the property. The Planner displayed a diagram with lot dimensions and a'topographical diagram of the lot. He addressed the storm drainage requirements in this area; noting that the water collects in the area and eventually flows into Valentine Lake. When the first proposal was submitted, Rice Creek Watershed did approve that proposal and had computed the storm water storage needs in the area; they were apparently satisfied that storage needs could be accomplished. The issue was complicated by the question of whether Ur not the outlet really accommodated certain elevations without jeopardizing homes in the area. Chairman Curtis asked whose responsibility it would be to make improvements to the outlet in the area if problems did occur. Miller stated the responsibility would be either with the Highway department or the City; subdivision regulations state that the City should not approve any lots or development that would create any problems on the development itself or on any adjacent property. The Planner commented that denial was based on the Engineering computations being calculated on a 30 ft. setback; if computations were done with a 40 ft. setback there would be an additional lO ft. of fill, therefore, the applicant . would have to recompute the entire proposal. The applicant. for unknown reasons. did not pursue the .issue further. Chairman Curtis asked the potential applicant if he had any computations of this nature done in relation to his proposal this evening. David Dnistran, Architect and resident of Arden Hills, stated he had not pursued the filling issue to that extent; he commented that if he received .favorable comments relative to his proposal he would pursue the engineering studies. Dnistran stated he had reviewed the files relative to the previous proposal for this property; he was unsure as to why the applicant and current fee owner of the parcel did not pursue the matter further. Dnistran stated that the area is zoned R-l and that Townhouses would be.' permitted under special use permit. In reviewing the old files, he noted that the original proposal was for 9 lots, then reduced to 8 lots. He commented that single family dwellings may have a greater negative impact in the area, due to fill and drainage problems. Dnistran proposed a townhouse development on the east end of the site, possibly 8 units, which would utilize the more buildable area of the site and leave remainder of the site open for drainage or possibly development as a ponding area for wildlife. He stated this may have less negative impact on the area; and commented he could have a meeting with the neighborhood to receive their input. Chairman Curtis advised that a Special Use Permit requires a public hearing. . _n