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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 26, 2010 Page 23 previous discussions at the Planning Commission level and their confusion on this point as addressed in Section 5.13 of the RCA dated July 26, 2010 and creation of revised language; and recommendation by Cbuncilmember Pust to add a parame- ter to the chart that only 30% can be impervious to avoid confusion. Councilmember Ihlan brought up similar concerns in the LDR-2 District with up to 70% lot coverage, and opined that the 30% calculation should stay in place. Councilmember Roe clarified that this was discussing total lot coverage of 70%, not specifically impervious coverage, which would remain at 30%. Public Comment Vivian Ramalingem, 2182 Acorn Road Ms. Ramalingem noted the need to understand how rain gardens operated under specific conditions; and suggested review of the substantial amount of available on the web for the States of Michigan and Wisconsin detailing under which cir- cumstances they were advisable and their drainage accomplishments. Ms. Rama- lingem noted the need for the regulations to stipulate what was expected to be ac- complished through the installation of rain gardens. At the request of Mayor Klausing, Mr. Paschke advised that the proposed zoning code would come before the City Council sometime this fall; with revised text for these sections, as well as other sections available sometime in August after the Planning Commission had held their public hearings and weighed in on revised language. Mayor Klausing encouraged citizens to forward any further questions and/or comments to the City Council or staff; with Councilmember Roe noting the op- portunities provided on the City's website for comment as well as notification of public hearings and specific discussions by the Planning Commission. Mr. Paschke requested City Council consensus to eliminate the proposed reduc- tion in minimum lot size standards to 9,500 square feet. Mayor Klausing noted the intent to better reflect reality, but the apparent public perception, and suggested that it be set aside for future discussion. Councilmember Roe expressed interest in looking at a separate Large Lot District at this time and as part of the zoning code rewrite. Mayor Klausing noted that this issue was more complicated, and advocated re- moving it from the remaining zoning code changes at this time.