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Regular City Council Meeting AND Board of Adjustments and Appeals Monday,July 23, 2012 Page 25 staff about two (2) weeks before regarding water issues in the neighborhood, and possible remedies. Mr. Tschida opined that some of this runoff was created by expansion on the library site. Mr. Tschida expressed concern of what this proposal would do to further that storm water runoff issue, even though assured by the City's Engineering Department that it should not impact them at al. Mr. Tschida noted the ponding currently occurring, and questioned such guarantees without further review and discussion. While staff is considering further reme- dies in 2013 to address the runoff, Mr. Tschida noted that this project will al- ready be completed. Mr. Tschida reiterated his request to table action on this until neighborhood concerns are addressed. Donald Wright,2271 Dellwood As the resident directly behind the vault company, Mr. Wright noted that his main concern always had been, and remained, that of water. While some storm water projects are in process by the City, Mr. Wright opined that snow storage by the applicant did create problems in the neighborhood, especially in the spring with snow melt, even though the staff report (Section 5.3) suggested that any storm water runoff problems are not caused by the applicant. However, Mr. Wright advised that the applicant stored their snow on the easement behind 2271 and 2263, where snow melt did create runoff issues. Mr. Wright opined that, while agreeing that spreading the snow out may help, to state that the ap- plicant was not part of the problem was inaccurate. Also, Mr. Wright opined that, with the storm drains in place back there, they were not capable of taking that amount of water, partly due to the applicant's property consisting of mostly pavement or structures, and the water needing to run somewhere. Mr. Wright referenced Section 5.1 of the staff report stating that the proposal did not reach the threshold for storm water mitigation; however, he opined that special consideration was needed in this case; and concurred with Mr. Tschida that the neighborhood needed more time to review this application and potential ramifications. Mr. Wright opined that more neighbors are interested in the situa- tion, based on his discussions with them; however, they were unable to attend tonight's meeting given the limited time they had in becoming aware of it. Mr. Wright reiterated his request to delay action for the neighborhood to seek addi- tional information. Mayor Roe asked staff to address the public notice process; the potential fence/screening of the property to the south; and snow storage in relation to storm water runoff. Regarding public notice requirements, Mr. Lloyd noted that this was a Minor Subdivision, with no additional parcels created, and requiring no formal notifi-