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I !I I I I I I I I transmitted to the wetland 729W. There are two alternatives for providing an outlet for the existing storm drainage pond in Pondvale 2~'~ Addition. Staff has estimated that the cost to extend an outlet through the Pehlke property would be $10,000 while the cost of extending this outlet down Helium Street NW and 150rt~ Lane NW would be $18,000. However, the cost associated with the Helium S treeffl50~h Lane alternative does not include restoration. Assun'fing sewer and water are installed through Pondvale 2ad Addition along with the storm sewer, the additional restoration costs for the storm sewer could be considered as being negli~ble when compared to the restoration cost that will be necessary as a result of the sanitary sewer and water installation. However it is possible'that the area to Se north could be developed without extending sewer and water through Pondvale 2ad Addition (utilities could be extended' down 152'~d Lane NW from St. Francis Boulevard frontage road). If development were to occur in this manner addition restoration costs of $20,000 would be included with Helium Streeffl50m Lane alternative. The Pehlke's are concerned about the loss of trees (there is currently a triple row of white pines down their western property line). They are also concerned about the impact of the storm sewer on their property. The. difference in costs between the two alternatives proposed may or may'not be considered si~m'fificant, particularly when-it is completed with the'type of construction talcing place through Pondvale 2~':t Addition. In addition, the Pehlke's have expressed a great deal of sensitivity over this issue. It should also be noted that with other consideration being equal the City would prefer placement of utilities in a right-of-way as opposed to an easement. For these reasons, staff offered no recommendations, but deferred the judgement to the Committee. I I I I I I I I City Administrator Norman stated that if the Council were to view the situation as an isolated incident then they could probably resolve it quite simply, but the project has implications on other properties that are already in problematic areas. He requested that staff be ~ven a month to put together a comprehensive approach on the issue. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the areas around the Pehlke property that have been problematic for some time. Dave Pehlke stated that all he was attempting to do was subdivide his property .into two lots. Nh'. Fisher had told him that he is hoping to construct buildings at the intersection of C.R. #5 and T.H. #47, and he would prefer that houses be constructed rather than buildings otherwise there will be a serious drainage problem. Councilmember Zimmerman replied that the Council has not seen any plans of what Mr. Fisher is proposing. He stated that it makes the most sense to address all of the issues at one time. Lisa Pehlke, stated that all her parents are requesting is to cut off a portion of their lot and make two separate lots. City Administrator Norman replied that the City has to look at the issue comprehensively. Ms. Pehlke stated that the City is talking about property that has nothing to do with theirs. Public Works Committee/IVIarch 20, 2001 Page 2 of 9