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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 6, 2014 Page 6 Culver noted that the developer was making good faith efforts to-date in meeting requirements, including a shared parking arrangement with the adjacent church to make the best use of the site. At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Culver confirmed that a 10' versus 25' grassed easement would remain rather than the current wooded easement, as the developer would need to clear some of that area making it more open than today. Also, Mr. Culver noted, with the shared parking lot on the west side of the parcel, it would allow for easier access through their parking lot for any maintenance required. Councilmember Willmus questioned if there was any existing pipe structure into that pond from County Road B-2 or if it was simply overland flow. Mr. Culver advised that staff had not been able to find any"as builts" indicating a documented pipe; however, he noted that there appeared to be some sort of origi- nating pipe into the inlet drainage, but no visible outlet indicated making its histo- ry or purpose difficult to ascertain. Mr. Culver noted that it did convey water into the pond, since there was no curb there, but there was still sufficient water and overland flow as well. Councilmember Willmus stated his one concern was with the structure piping stormwater directly from the road to the pond, in heavy rain events, there could possibly be a situation that the pond filed and cause water issues for residents on the north of the site. Mr. Culver clarified that there was sufficient overflow on the north end and would therefore control the high water element, alleviating those concerns. Councilmember McGehee opined that by vacating a portion of the existing ease- ment, there was even more drainage capacity being taken away, since the current swale provides for some infiltration. Councilmember McGehee stated that in this situation, as well as the other consent agenda item she pulled, she wanted to see the City address this in terms of GreenStep Cities and water quality concerns and preferred to reduce the number of underground pipe solutions that ultimately end up allowing stormwater into ponds whenever significant rain events overwhelm them. Councilmember McGehee further asked that more trees be retained along that overland pathway and the swale be put back in behind the curb or a rain gar- den installed behind the curb to provide better and more infiltration rather than having to be so reliant on reducing our access and infiltration opportunities to ac- commodate development. Councilmember McGehee suggested there may be a way for the developer to work around this for the whole area versus clear cutting it. Since there was currently no tree preservation program that could sufficiently address the situation, Councilmember McGhee opined that from an environmental standpoint, the fewer pipe solutions the better where not necessary; and reiterated