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This hardly constitutes a situation where the City has caused an unusually large concentration of water to accumulate as a result of its street and drainage system. 3) Farber's claim that the City granted a variance and allowed the neighboring property to construct a single-family home which caused the run-off problem: The existing property west of the Farber property was vacant until the Fail of 1992. A variance from the section of City Code which requires 200 feet of frontage was granted by the City Council. The property has only 66 feet of frontage, which consists of the western terminus of 171st Lane. The alternative of not granting the variance would have caused the dedication and construction of a portion of 17Ist Lane, either with a cul-de-sac or an extension of the street. In either case, it would not have changed the run-off patterns and would, in fact, have increased the amount of run-off from paved surfaces. This neighboring property was developed in a reasonable manner and is consistent with the types of structures and landscaping found elsewhere in the neighborhood. Drainage from the property ~s not excessive or maliciously directed. In my opinion, while the development of the neighboring property may have exacerbated the problem, it did not cause it. The natural topography causes drainage toward Farber's low area. I personally received a complaint from the property north of the Farber's property about water ponding in the front yard, which is very fiat and is located at the toe of the hill, similar to Farber's property. This complaint occurred before the property to the west was developed. In addition, Public Works Supervisor Merle Mevissen had received calls from the previous occupants of Farber's residence regarding the same situation Farber has described. Staff believes the solution to Mrs. Farber's problem involves relocating the soil absorption field to a location which is not subject to flooding. The City has a policy which deals with the repair of failing septic systems. This policy is attached. Although the policy is largely directed toward eliminating public health hazards when the responsible property owner is unwilling or unable to facilitate repairs, the policy does provide a mechanism for the City to finance the repair of a failed system if the property owner cannot arrange alternative financing. Council Action: Based on discussion. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Attorney Public Works Supervisor CC: 04/22/97 Shared/CouneilclFarbercc.do¢ I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I