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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016 Page 19 what he wishes in accordance with the laws of the City of Roseville. He opined this petition is a direct attack on his rights as a legal option within the city of Ro- seville and his rights would be damaged by not allowing this subdivision. Mr. Koland stated his concern that this petition specifically and unfairly and, in his opinion, illegally discriminates against one pair of home owners. However, it does not address other sorts of runoff that are impactful to lots in this area, which include as stated in the Council’s minutes, a 2,500 square foot patio that’s being added and does not require a permit in Roseville. He pointed out no one has talked about that except for the engineering report. In addition, neighbors have built sheds and replaced track driveways and sealcoated driveways that have add- ed to impervious surface. Another consideration is potential additions to homes, future outbuildings, or any modifications, because this petition does not require or does not look for any remedy from them, just from a single homeowner. Mr. Koland commented on changes to the large watershed outside of Gluek Lane, noting Gluek Lane is 41 acres and the watershed is 120 acres. Gluek Lane is 34% of the water that goes into that yet the petition did not address any of that water. Mr. Koland stated if the residents are concerned about drainage in the neighbor- hood, there are actions they can take to install a raingarden. He noted Coun- cilmember McGehee had commented on the beauty of the raingarden at Corpus Kristi and displayed a colored photograph of the raingarden he has had for over four years. He stated the Rice Creek Watershed District visited them recently to talk about basins, conduct infiltration tests, and had commented on how well his drainage basin actually works as infiltration is less than 24 hours and the Rice Creek Watershed District Code is 48 hours. Mr. Koland commented there are other simple things beyond building raingardens that the neighborhood could do. He displayed a picture of a well-cared for lawn and catch basin covered with a pile of leaves that remained three days after a storm event, noting that the simple act of clearing storm water drains can actually do a lot of good things. In closing, Mr. Koland respectfully asked the City Council to approve this lawful- ly compliant proposal for a minor subdivision. As noted in public hearing notice, the City Council’s role is to determine the facts associated with a particular re- quest and apply those facts to a relevant legal standard contained within the City Code and law. He noted the City staff has recommended approval and opined he has met or exceeded all of the requirements. Mr. Koland stated when he bought this home he conducted due diligence and had asked the person he bought the home from if she would mind if they split the lot and she said it doesn’t bother her at all. She actually went to the City Planning Department at that time and staff said that’s something you can do but it has to be