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i <br />'1 <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />i <br />' I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if they had done any. wetland' delineation of the property <br />because the property use to be a hay field many years ago and it was abandoned because the land <br />was too wet. He expressed concern with placing a home on property that has in the past had <br />continuous standing water. <br /> <br />Mr. Abel replied that they have. delineated the wetlands. He explained that the lowest floor <br />elevation will be above the overflow point identified on Ramsey Boulevard, - <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if staff was sure that it was a buildable site, <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson noted that the developer did adjust the lot to be three feet higher at <br />the request of the Lower Rum River. He stated that Ramsey Boulevard would have to flood <br />before the house would flood. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen expressed concern with the septic system being placed on Lot 3 with <br />all the contour on the property. <br /> <br />Princ~pa! City Engineer Olson replied that Lot 3 currently complies with City ordinance, but he <br />will research the issue further. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he does not want to create a situation where the septic <br />will travel out of the surface horizontally. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon noted that the City staff review letter states that Lots 2' and 3 should <br />have septic site designed by a certified septic designer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen recommended that they table action pending identification of an <br />appropriate septic site. <br /> <br />Mr. Ab'el stated that the City has been: given a letter from Miller Environmental indicating that <br />lots 2 and 3 can support a standard system without a mound systeTM. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson inquired if two drain systems would be included. <br /> <br />Mr. Abel replied yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City has an ordinance that requires a certain amount <br />ofbuildable area. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik replied .that CityCode requires 225,000 square feet of <br />buildable area. <br /> <br />Councilmember ZJmmerman inquired if they have that on Lots 2 and 3. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that Lots 2and 3 needed further clarification. <br /> <br />City Council/September 24, 2002 <br /> Page 27 of 33 <br /> <br />-127- <br /> <br /> <br />