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much of his property is spongy and cannot be mowed, and there is vegetation growth occurring <br />also. He remarked that he has already sustained property damage which should be remedied and <br />he feels this development is going to make it worse. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski stated that the groundwater has been high. He advised that the topography map <br />shows much of Mr. Leonard's yard to be at the same delineation of the adjacent wetland <br />accounting for the sponginess, however, he added that the wetland cannot be drained to make it <br />lower than the elevation of Mr. Leonard's yard. <br /> <br />Mr. Leonard also commented on the size of the backyards in this subdivision, noting that they may <br />be able to sell them the first time, but as he is in real estate, he would find it difficult for resale. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer noted his concern about the ponding area near Lots 7, 8, 11, and 12. <br /> <br />Mr. Jankowski proceeded to outline the drainage system. <br /> <br />Mr. Leonard inquired whether the area residents are just stuck with the fact that the Ordinary High <br />Water mark is in error. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer stated that unless its proven otherwise, they are stuck with it. <br /> <br />Mr. Leonard reiterated that he didn't feel there had been excess rainfall this last summer and yet the <br />water level has been high; it simply is not working. <br /> <br />Mr. Sankowski suggested that there might be some sediment in the storm sewer that's affecting it, <br />so the City will have it cleaned. <br /> <br />Mr. Leonard cautioned proceeding with this plat, stating that an additional 34 more homes to this <br />area is not going to improve the situation. <br /> <br />Blaine Edmundson, 4937 142nd Lane N.W. - stated that he owned 20 acres on the corner of 153rd <br />Avenue N.W. and Highway #47, and he expressed concern that the drainage would affect his <br />property. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Hendriksen to adjourn the <br />public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Hendriksen, LaDue, <br />Terry, and Thomd. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Holland. <br /> <br />The public hearing adjourned at 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Joa~t~ Kusler <br />Recording Secretary <br /> <br />Sylvit~ Frolik <br />Zoning Administrator <br /> <br />Public Hearing/Planning Commission/February 7, 1995 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />