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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 28 preserving current tree cover, and expressed appreciation that the City Council now had in place a revised ordinance to enforce that to significantly impact this and surrounding properties. Mayor Roe further noted there were stormwater re- quirements in place, not only in city code, but also through the Rice Creek Water- shed District and other jurisdictions including the State of Minnesota that any pro- ject would need to meet for approval. Under those circumstances and realities, Mayor Roe spoke in support of this application. Councilmember McGehee noted the city's current visioning and comprehensive plan tacit acknowledgement for preservation of neighborhood character, but opined there was not enforcement mechanism and without that it was difficult to defend the position. As a result of the 2007 proposal as referenced by Mayor Roe, Councilmember McGehee clarified there was no action taken on small or large lot area; and expressed her interest in undertaking such action especially in this part of the community. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of doing so in the near future, based on the community interest frequently expressed in pre- serving neighborhoods. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee, Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, and Roe. Nays: None. b. Request for Approval of a Minor Subdivision at 1926 Gluek Lane into Two Parcels (PF16-014) Senior Planner Bryan Lloyd briefly summarized this request for subdivision of an existing parcel into two parcels, creating one new parcel for future development for a single-family, detached home, as detailed in the RCA and related attach- ments presented. Mr. Lloyd noted the actual alignment of the new property line remained pending more detailed survey data, but clarified that the homeowner was interested in tying the setback from the existing pavement edge to the current garage, and any configuration would retain the intent to meet minimum rear prop- erty lines for width, depth and square footage. Mr. Lloyd asked that the City Council's review evaluate the general property boundary alignment for conformi- ty with the recently-adopted code amendment for flexibility with lot irregularities. Addressing the written comment from area property owners (RCA Exhibit D), Mr. Lloyd addressed those highlighted stormwater drainage issues compared with platted areas running throughout the neighborhood, and impacts found from stormwater generated by developments further south (Roselawn Avenue) moving north and surcharges north in several locations of easement/infrastructure areas. Mr. Lloyd noted the written comments were not opposed to either Gluek Lane subdivision application, but just wanted to make sure their concerns were brought forward as either project went through design/permitting phases of construction.