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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 14. 1986 Public Hearings. continued Matilla reviewed staff report concerning a request to subdivide a 2.2 acre parcel into four single family lots and explained the Rice Creek Watershed District's concern about the water retention beyond the site. Mati11a stated the applicant will comply with the District's recommendations and noted that staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision. Benke asked if four lots are being carved out of a larger parcel which includes the pond and the area to the north of the pond; Mati11a responded they were not. Benke asked what is to the north of the parcel; Mati11a stated the area is also elongated lots which are zoned R1 and are currently vacant. Mati11a further stated that the excavation will take place on the applicant's parcel. the plan proposes excavation from Lot 1 to Lot 4 and part of Lot 3. Schmidt asked for an approximation of how much excavation and fill will be required to make Lot 4 buildable; Proper indicated approximately 200 cubic yards will be moved from Lot 1 to Lot 4. or about 20 truck loads. In response to Schmidt's concern for poor soil conditions and construction on same. Frank Biedny. owner of F & H Investment Co.. Inc.. explained there will be several soil tests done because he does not wish to build homes in poor soil. and that there may be a need for deep footings. In response to Schmidt's question. Proper stated it is customary now to require thorough soil borings and, if the original soils are not very deep. he can possibly get by with deep footings or a foundation on pilings. Proper stated his concern was with the fill and backhoe excavating. Biedny stated the homes will have walkouts rather than full base- ments. Proper stated any storm sewer problem can be worked out. Larry Swenson, 2700 - 14th Street, owns the property west of the property in question and expressed concern that the fill will adversely affect drainage to his yard. Benke feels the fill would facilitate rather than oppose adequate drainage; feels there is a small amount of ponding; Proper stated there will have to be a proper swail and he will be sure it is done properly. Benke stated that one of the conditions as proposed is that the final excavation, fill, and grading of the site be approved by the City Engineer who will be sure adjacent properties are not adversely affected by the drainage. Page Three Subdivision: F & H North of 14th St. N.W. between 26th and 27th Avenues Report 86-235 Resolution 86-102 7:46-8:0Bpm