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