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Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Page Two May 5, 1987 Estates II. If feasible the municipal water could possibly be tied into six existing homes on Mill Road. The water would be served by a six inch main. This is suitable to provide fire protection and a future City water tower if needed. L'Allier Estates II preliminary plat shows 60 foot culdesac radius, City Ordinance requires a 75 foot radius. Parent Construction requests a variance. City Engineer does not see a problem with a 60 foot radius from an engineering standpoint. City Engineer noted that the soils information in the feasibility study was taken from a very generalized reap and that he encourages the developer to make sail borings on individual lots. He feels the developer could make'lot corrections where necessary by taking out poor soils and bringing in better soil. The building inspector will have the final determination of the buildability of individual lots. The Rice Creek Watershed will determine elevation developer will have to build above. The City Engineers will also be involved all through the project, so would have some input into the buildability of lots. 1r. Parent pointed out that the building site is his primary concern. May have to excavate and refill some areas, but feels soils are good or wouldn't be putting his money in on the project. He feels that the soils map is 35 years old and inaccurate. Norman Livgard, for Parent Construction advised that the majority of the water would drain to the west away from 'Sill Road. Any other water drainage would go to the street, flow to Mill Road and go back west into Clear Water Creek. Mr. Parent advised that the homes in the L'Allier Estates II project would be between $100,000 and $120,000 in value. Re also noted that he did not want to disturb the trees on the banks of Clear Water Creek, as he feels they help prevent erosion. Commission members expressed concern as to whether a lb foot drainage ease- ment would be enough for that area and as to what type of City maintenance would be needed for ponuu g areas. Hr. Livgard told Commission members that holding ponds must be above 891.4 foot elevation to meet the Rice Creek Watershed 100 yearflood plain requirements. The majority of water will drain into Clear Water Creek ana any remaining water in the holding ponds will evaporate within a 24 hour period. He feels the 15 foot drainage easement is large enough to serve potential excess water. Ne feels that the holding ponds would be on private property, citizens will tend to mow and take care of their OA property, and that the pond will pretty much take care of its self requiring little if any maintenance for the City. Terry Mauer, City Engineer, does not see this as , big problem, the plat is relatively small and there should be minimum waterflow. It should be 15 -20 years before the City would have to worry about cleaning out of any accumulated sediment. He feels 15 feet is an adequate width for a drainage easement. Hearing adjourned 8:55.