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-6- Discussion Mr. V. Johnson asked if the proposal had been reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mro Gregg ~Q)ugh indicated that he had reviewed it informally with the Rice Creek Watershed staff and they had felt it would not be necessary for additional approvals. He said there \^rould be no change in the drainage pattern. Mr. V. Johnson expressed concern that we were allowing continual developrrent in the area without requiring adherence to the drainage ponding requirerrents. Recorrm:mdation Mr. Rukavina IIDved and Mr. G. Johnson seconded, that the corrmission recomrend approval of M:::Gough Construction Company I S request for variance to rear yard setback at 2711 Fairview Avenue with the condition that the 10 foot storm drainage easerrent be provided as shown on the site plan dated 9-28-79. Roll Call, Ayes: Mastel, Rukavina, Sirrons, Cushing, Dressler, and Go Johnson. Nays: V. Johnson. Mr. Vo Johnson indicated that he voted "no" not because he is opposed to the develop- IfeI1t, but because he feels sorrething should be done to require the developrrent of a holding pond in the area as needed before continued developrrent occurs. 'Ihe City should not just continue to approve developrrent on a piece-rreal basis without solving the drainage problem. Other Business Mr. Rukavina requested that the corrmission be provided an outline of how the Rice Creek Watershed District functions and the preferred timing of the Watershed District's approval of developrrents and the City I S approval of developrrents. Mr. Honchell will provide the synopsis for the Corrmission. Mr. Va Johnson raised the possibility of Comnission consideration of the use of solar energy and the rights of property owners to availability of solar energy. Mr. Dahlgren responded that he was preparing sone policies regarding solar energy which could be incorporated into the Comprehensive Develop1TEnt Plan and could be considered by the Corrmission at a future titre. AdjOurIlIreIlt Mr. Rukavina rroved and Mr. G. Johnson seconded, thc.t the Ireeting be adjourned at 10:00 PoMo Roll Call, Ayes: Mastel, Rukavina, SiIIDns, Cushing, Dressler, G. Johnson and V 0 Johnson. Nays: None.