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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 19, 2013 Page 4 main structure. Mr. Paschke advised that the greatest distance would still provide for an approximate 110' setback from adjacent residential properties. A brief discussion among Councilmembers and staff included differing fire rating standards for free-standards and those attached to existing structures, whether temporary or permanent in nature. Mr. Paschke advised that a representative of the applicant was available at to- night's meeting for any questions of the City Council or public. Public Comment Ed Cunningham, 1857 W Eldridge (south of Corpus Christi Church) Mr. Cunningham noted that while one of his concerns with drainage from this temporary structure had been discussed at the recent Planning Commission meet- ing, he also had issues with the proposed location of the structure. As he had stepped off the distance from his property line to the school, Mr. Cunningham stated that it will only be a setback of 106' if placed 30' from the main structure. As noted at the Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Cunningham opined that the student roster was pushing closer to 300 students, with the area for outside play located directly to the south, and with the slope of the ground, it would look di- rectly into his backyard. Mr. Cunningham opined that the structure was too high, too close to neighbors to the south, and would result in too many kids playing on the slope adjacent to residential properties, especially during winter months; and therefore significantly affecting the quality of life and adding to general conges- tion for those adjacent residents. Mr. Cunningham expressed preference that the applicant and City explore flatter areas on the site, referencing the former use by Waldorf of an area west, or suggested a small section of the parking lot on which to locate the temporary structure. Mr. Cunningham opined that the bathrooms were located in the middle of a hallway in the main structure, and therefore their proximity would be no further away if the temporary structure was placed on the north side. In general, Mr. Cunningham opined that the proposed temporary structure was too big, too long, would be located on site too long, and would add to the general congestion of the immediate area. Councilmember Willmus advised that he had taken the opportunity to walk the site earlier today, and had discussed the drainage issues raised at the Planning Commission meeting with City Engineer Bloom as well. In his review of the pro- posed stormwater mitigation plan developed by Ms. Bloom for runoff from this structure, Councilmember Willmus opined that the plan will prove satisfactory. Councilmember Willmus noted that there was an underlying problem in this area further to the south that the City had taken and continued to take steps to remedy; and that those steps would continue in the future to correct the overall drainage is- sue. Councilmember Willmus further opined that the City Engineer's plan that incorporated drain tile for this structure would mitigate any additional runoff cre- ated from this temporary structure.