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Mr. Nyberg stated that the contractor and the property owners should meet to address the drainage issues. Mr. John Buckbee noted that if building sites were not touched, and homes were just put in, wetland drainage would be an issue. Mr. Rod Henslin (1967 73rd Street) inquired about the south property line and he wanted to know whether or not the property would be included in the scheduled storm sewer run off. Mr. McCoughly stated that he cannot guarantee the application of engineering methods. He feels that the development could possibly alleviate the drainage problems by implementing the grading plan. Mr. Eric Larson (1975 73rd Street) noted that the drainage will affect the moisture on the property surrounding his home. In 1992 there was high water - fifteen feet from a neighboring structure. The key is to drain the water to the north, although it is difficult to drain to the north because of the lower elevations (905 ft) in the south development. Mr. Henslin (I967 73rd Street) noted that the drainage west of 20th Avenue drains west into the storm sewer. Mr. McCoughly stated the DNR may permit an overflow maximum protection petition to explore and identifY the drainage concerns. Mr. Henslin commented that if the drainage problems are not appropriately addressed, there will not be a sound environment for all property owners. Mr. McCoughly stated that Tom Hoovey (DNR Waterways) approved the grading plan as presented. Ms. Gaustad noted a variance request for the road length will be presented at the September meeting. The road is nearly 900' and the ordinance permits only 800', therefore the road is too long. Furthermore, the proposed plan complies with the R5 minimal district lot size (17,500 sq. ft) and width requirements (100'). Ms. Broussard Vickers recommended approval contingent upon certain issues. Mr. Buckbee understood that it is not permissible to cause drainage onto another property. Mr. Nyberg commented that the drainage calculations and spot elevations will need to be established, prior to mitigating the water onto another property. Mr. Dick Travis (7264 Twin Lakes) noted that they have met all requirements. However, the DNR wetland is too low compared to the south residence elevations. Mr. McCoughly addressed the concerns regarding the abutting properties. The drainage will not affect the south property lines. Ms. Monica Travis (7264 Twin Lakes) mentioned that the RCWD, DNR and two Professional Engineers have approved the drainage and grading plans. Mr. Larson (1957 73rd Street) commented that the property to the north is higher than the property to the south which will cause the drainage to flow on to the south properties. 2