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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 11, 2016 Page 38 Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, DENIAL of a MINOR SUBDIVISION of property at 1861 Gluek Lane into two parcels; based on the following findings: • Subdividing this lot and adding impervious coverage with a new home will prove injurious to adjacent and area properties due to negative impacts with increased drainage needs. Councilmember Willmus stated he had no problem with the proposed configura- tion of the lot or changes to the character of the neighborhood beyond the finding as stated; and therefore could not support approval of the proposed subdivision. At the request of Councilmember Etten, City Engineer Freihammer advised, without benefit of a complete grading plan at this stage of the process, and identi- fication of any area or fill in the flood area, he could not adequately address the impacts to drainage. However, Mr. Freihammer advised that there would be some mitigation required (e.g. a storage area), and as with the city's requirement for any grading plan, that would dictate the location of the proposed home and how those impacts would be mitigated for the most benefit. Since the proposed subdivision still met city code for holding water on site, Councilmember Etten asked if Mr. Freihammer found any real concern as stated by neighbors given existing flooding issues. Mr. Freihammer reiterated that would depend on the location of the house and how the lot was graded; but advised there were options available for the property owner. Councilmember Laliberte stated she did not question a property owner's right to subdivide their property, nor the desire to stay within the Roseville community and their current neighborhood, nor the need to obtain the type of housing stock they were looking for. However, Councilmember Laliberte expressed concern in the additional fill required with another home foundation at a higher spot creating additional runoff along that easement area. Councilmember Laliberte questioned if that had the potential to create considerable issues for other property owners in the area; and since the city isn't yet in a position to resolve or mitigate existing is- sues, she would need to support denial of the subdivision request. Mayor Roe stated his support for denial as well, opining if this were a flat proper- ty, it was well within city standards for approval, but this subdivision would un- fortunately create more drainage issues. Mayor Roe noted denial findings would be presented at the next City Council meeting, for formal adoption according to that specific language. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee, Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, and Roe.