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t ? overIlowing. He noted the city does not have any accurate records showing where this water is flowing. Several of the neighbors drain to the back. Mr. Kazak stated, according to the memo from engineering, the Root Road ditch is not large enough to accept the water. Mr. Costa explained the water is flowing South, however, the records indicate it is flowing North. Mr. Kazak noted the intent of delaying this case was to get engineering to propose a solution. Mr. Costa advised, the entire neighborhood has been asking the city to solve this problem for years, but have not had any luck. Councilmau Nashar identified the main problem is Root Ditch needs to be cleaned out, but state money will be needed thereby delaying that project. He noted Service Director Bohlmann advised the city will need to eventually do storm water repair work, but could not confirm a date for this project. Mr. Costa believed a 40 foot lot is inadequate for a house. Mr. Kazak noted the majority of the lots are 40 foot wide. Building Commissioner Conway advised if there is confusion on if the lot is large enough or if the house is to large it is out of this boards jurisdiction. He elaborated that will be addressed before the board of zoning appeals. Mr. Brunswick, owner of the lot, explained everyone seems to d.rain into this vacant lot. He believed the best thing to do with this lot is to build the home, as this will add to everyone's property values and cure the drainage problem on this lot. Mr. Kazak wondered if a French drain could be installed. Mr. Dunlap has not looked into the expense, but did not believe this was his responsibility. He agreed to consider installing a French drain. Mr. Brunswick explained, several years ago the city did drainage work in this area which did improve the conditions somewhat, but did not rectify the situation totally. Mr. Piar would like the 'drainage systera to match what the City Engineer has recommended. Mr. Costa wondered what recourse tlie neighbors would have if the drainage system does not work properly. Mr. Dunlap doubted installing a house on this vacant,lot equipped with the proposed drainage would negatively effect the surrounding properties. Mr. Costa noted there are no guarantees the neighbors will not flood more if this proposal is permitted. He believed the two houses recently put in down the street have compounded the problem. The neighbors noted one lady keeps filling the ditch in which worsens these conditions. Mr. Nashar wondered if Mr. Dunlap can hold off on building until the Service Department has the opportunity to perform some drainage work on this street. Mr. Dunlap explained this is the building season and he wou.ld like to begin as soon as possible. Mr. Kazak noted engineering has identified the problem but has not covfirmed any plans for a solution. He advised the residents to start attending:council meetings explaining their predicament. Mr. Spoerke stated he drove down this street last week after a rain storm. The ditch in front of the proposal had an inch of water, but the level continued to increase until it overIlowed at the southern most end of the street. Building Commissioner Conway advised, although d.rainage is an engineering issue, the . engineering department does not physically do the work. He elaborated firms and money has to be provided in order to perform this function. Mr. Kazak reiterated this issue should be brought out at a council meeting. He encouraged the residents to start attending council meetings in force, and demand that this problem be add.ressed. B. Piar motioned to approve the proposal of Timberview Homes, P.P. #235-12-61, vacant lot located between 5581 and 5609 South Porter Road with the stipulation that the Engineering Departments recommendations, in the conespondence dated Apri13, 1997, be followed word for word. The motion was seconded by D. Spoerke and unanimously approved. Mr. Costa requested clarification on the motion. Mr. Kazak replied that the board is following the Engineering Departments recommendations that Timberview Homes put in a retention basin on their site to contain the water and prevent it from overtlowing. He elaborated the retention basin is intended 2