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DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 4 Mr. Bob Wessland, 3167 Shoreline Lane, expressed his concern that the ponding area north of his property is used to hold the run-off from the property, which is being developed. Depending _ on how the property is developed, there could be severe problems with water overflowing to ., adjacent properties. A one-inch rain creates a one to two foot depth in the ponding area. The record rain a few years ago caused the pond to over flow and a river was flowing over his and other properties. He expressed his hope that the drainage will be taken into consideration when the property is developed. Ms. Diane Rushenberg, 3168 Shoreline Lane, echoed the concerns of Mr. Wessland regarding the run-off of water from the property behind her property. She indicated that she had not received any information from the developer as to how this drainage will be dealt with. She was concerned by the possibility of her basement being flooded if the run-off path is blocked by the proposed development. Additionally, she had not been approached regarding the acquisition of the portion of road needed for access. Mr. Evertz stated that an Engineer had just worked up new numbers for hydrological calculations for the proposed development and that the City Engineer will review these. The calculations must work out so they are at least as good, or better than the current situation. He expects the calculations to improve the drainage. Chair Erickson asked if the grading shown in the plan is the existing grade. Mr. Evertz explained that the new plan depicts the current grading. With regard to the land acquisition, Mr. Evertz stated that he has not yet spoken with Ms. Rushenberg, as she is difficult to contact. He has spoken with Mr. Wessland; however, Mr. Wessland has not made up his mind what he wants to do. e Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m., as no one else wished to address the Planning Commission. Chair Erickson asked Ms. Randall to elaborate on the recent submittals. Ms. Randall explained that staff received information today regarding the drainage for review by the City Engineer. Some modifications were made to the plan for how the drainage will be changed. Chair Erickson requested confirmation that the escrow, which the applicant is opposed to, would be used to cover the cost ofthe future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line of this plat. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. She indicated that the utilities are in place. The escrow would be to remove the land between the two cul-de-sacs and bring the road to the north property line, if, and when the Bachman property were to develop. With regard to condition number I I, acquiring right-of-way to the south, Chair Erickson stated that it seems logical that the additional right-of-way be acquired prior to development. He noted that this issue is primarily between the applicant and the property owners and asked what the City's role is in acquiring this right-of-way. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant could request the City to acquire the right-of-way through its policing powers. In this case, the applicant is working with the neighbors, however, they are asking that the City to also get involved. There are different ways in which to acquire the property and Attorney Filla has indicated that having the applicant acquire the right-of-way might be the simplest and least time consuming method. .