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--------- . , , - . ' . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 12, 1983 Page Two Miller noted that this is the logical location for the s tree t (~ on each property); noted that the Comp rehensive Plan specifically noted the extenaion of Arden View Drive to Snelling Avenue and at the time the existing portion of Arden View Drive was plat ted and constructed, it was the intent of the City Coun cil to provide an eventual connection to Snelling Avenue. Miller referred Council to a transparency of the Royal Hills North and McClung Third Addition, showing the McClung Third Addition access through Royal Hills North plat, and also showing the major drainage channel that flows into this srea f rom the . Southeast. Miller noted that the City Engineer indicates that the natural basin can be modified, bu tits storage capacity must be maintained. Miller described al~erstive . t re e t layouts that were cons ide red, but are not recommended because of extremely steep street irades. and/or crossing the pond, a desi rab le ameni ty to the plat as well as for water storage. Miller explained that an engineering study is needed as well as a grading plan relative to how building pads re 1 ate to street elevationa. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the Pre l1minary Plat of Royal Hills North with the fo llowing con tingencies: 1. !1.limination of Arden View Drive right-of-way west of Royal Hills Drive. 2. Provision of inside r.o.w radius of at least 25 feet. at the turn in Arden Vista Drive. 3, Satisfactory resolution of storm water storage at the southwest portion of the site; if .th is results in significant changes to the plat, re-evaluation of the plat by the Planning Commission. 4. Provision of a 20' wide park dedication along the east boundary of the p rope rty. 5. Acquisition of the north ~ of Arden View Drive by the City and/or the developer by negotiation with Mr. Reiling, by the condemnation process or by other legal means of acquisition. 6. Provision of 40' sideyard setbacks on corner lots instead of 20' as shown. 1. Provision of satisfactory grading studies for difficult lots, particularly Lot 1 and 2 of Block 3, to de te rmine the re la tionship of building pads to the street and the possible need for setback variances. 8. Re-name Arden Vista Drive to either Arden Vists Court or Circle. Miller noted that Council has two op tions : 1. Approve with con tingencies, or 2. Hold until the contingencies are resolved. In discussion, concern was expressed relative to water problems , on existing lots in the area (McClung let Addition). Miller said this is apparently caused by a blockage at Snelling Avenue; noted that it is basically as engineered - resident conce rn is that this may intensify as development occurs. Miller said a basement elevation at 920' is considered the minimum; reported that the Podlasekproperty, (west of Royal Hills North) is at 9 30 ' ; noted that the critical thing is the control of run off of Lo ts 1, 2 and 3 - Podlaaek is not against the plat, but is concerned abOut run 0 f f onto his land. Eibensteiner explained that he is concerned about the ~ atreet proposed on the Reiling property; reported that Reiling has said he will not partiCipate in the plat, noted that he told Reiling he intends to go ahead with the plat; suggested that a