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. . . INGERSON PROJECT REVIEW GROUP RECOMMENDA TJONS water that flows into the stream, failed to identify the anticipated amount of water that will flow into this stream and failed to identify accurate elevation information. The Review Group recognizes that "clean water and healthy equatic [sic] environments have signifieant value to the cOTIllnunity and economy."69 However, the subject property not only provides its owners with private access to Lake Josephine and aesthetic value but considerable market value to the homes. When selling homes within the neighborhood, it is not unusual for the homeowner to include lake land ownership as a market consideration and value. Nor is it unusual for a buyer to recognize the market value of such land. Loss of any portion of this land would not only reduce the property's recreational value but could also decrease the market value of their homes. As stated above, some Review Group members and Ingerson Project residents have been monitoring this area both before and after rainfall, including substantial rainfalls. Rarely is water seen flowing through the strcam into Lake Josephine. When the water level of Lake Josephine rises, lake water flows into the stream. The Lake Josephine waters nurture wetlands in the area, which provide habitat for various fish and animals. No analysis has been conducted to determine if any BRW design proposed would have a detrimental effeet to the wetlands and/or its inhabitants. If rain gardens and/or proper drain basins are incorporated into the project, the amount of water runoff into the stream is decreased significantly if not eliminated, It is the recommendation of the Review Group that the Couneil, City and engineering firm work with the private homeowner and the Lake Josephine Association members in designing methods that would provide water quality benefits to Lake Josephine and the surrounding area without reducing the current recreational and market value of ownership ofthis property. If the stream and surrounding area needs to be modified, such methods might include just the deepening of the stream, installation of a weir, etc. whieh would not have a major detrimental effect on the property but yet provide water quality management of water entering Lake Josephine. NEIGHBORHOOD/RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT Review Group Recommendations: Although the Review Group was not charged to make recommendations about future PMP projeets, the Review Group does reeommend that the process be modified to allow residents an earlier opportunity to have input into each project. Specifieally, the Review Group suggests the following proeess: 1. City staff prepare and publish a map of anticipated projeets scheduled over the next five years; 69 National Resource Defense Council. supra. 29 August 17, 2000