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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 3, 2014 Page 14 Mr. Buelow addressed one other remaining concern for neighbors, especially the concern of the neighbor on Lovell Avenue, as well as the community and all par- ties, was the driveway location at the lot line setback 10.5 feet at the front and re- duced to 7 feet in the back, approximately three times more than the code setback allows. Mr. Buelow advised that extensive consideration was given to that con- cern, with current proposals to install a privacy fence along that lot line and along the rear lot line to provide screening while still allowing for snow storage. Mr. Buelow further noted that the GMHC was working with five different engineers to look at the drainage situation for the overall project and specific areas; and also noted that the project sat within two watershed districts who will also weigh in an final plans. Mr. Buelow advised that soil borings had been completed and proved very favorable with great soil conditions indicated. Chair Maschka advised that the project — in concept stage — will go before the Planning Commission for public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. At the request of City Manager Trudgeon, Mr. Buelow addressed the reason for the loss of a unit on Cope Avenue, based on a thirty-foot (30') sewer easement; with options to put two very skinny units on the west; and final decision to pursue another option to put one nice, single family home there. Mr. Buelow advised that the home would look similar to the townhomes and be in the same associa- tion,providing a consistent look on the street front. Councilmember Etten questioned the alleyway entrances, especially on Lovell on the west side, and spacing of eighteen feet (18') on the south side of Cope Ave- nue. Mr. Buelow responded that the 18' was felt to accommodate two vehicles meeting and passing in the alleyway; with snow removal and storage being engi- neered to accommodate those issues as well, but still under review by engineers. Ms. Spencer note that additional snow storage was proposed if necessary for common areas and other drainage areas (e.g. rain gardens). At the request of Councilmember Etten based on elevations with existing homes on the back side of Cope Avenue and potential drainage issues; Mr. Buelow ad- vised that the site was almost perfectly flat. However, Mr. Buelow confirmed that the project could not allow any more water to leave the site than currently did; and note that this would all being carefully engineered to avoid creating any prob- lems for the neighbors or the project site itself Mr. Buelow concurred that drain- age was a critical issue, and options to collect waters in this sandy soil area were being investigated, with engineers having the final determination on those mitiga- tion efforts. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Mr. Buelow reiterated proposed park- ing for the single-family townhomes on Cope Avenue, with each having a two-car garage and space for an additional two cars parked in front of the garage.