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Mr. Howard said there is an issue with the property owner who resides north of the main entrance. One alternative to the sidewalk on both sides of Arbor Circle is to have a crosswalk and to provide a landscape buffer from the house on the north side since it is in - close proximity to the future right of way. He presented a plan of this option to the Commission. Mr. Yager questioned what the required space necessary is for the entry. Mr. Rymarczyk stated the code requires 75'. The applicant currently has 70.11'. He voiced concern about some lots that already appear on the edges of the property lines leaving little or no room for a deck or patio and therefore, would probably require variances. Mr. Rymarczyk indicated that 50' is code for the front and rear yards setback. Mr.'Yager informed the applicant that if more creativity was used, he would be able to fit more units in more comfortably on the site. Some sublots are really squeezed in. Mr. Howard said the improvement plans are showing fictitious lines and do not actually represent the size or shape of buildings. The structures will be both ranches and two-story buildings. Asst. Building Commissioner said the structures are scaled about 40 x 40, 1600 sq. feet. If a utility room and garages are put it, this should be deducted from the total sq. feet. Ms. Hoff-Smith asked what the minimum square foot per two-story. Mr. Rymarczyk said it is 850 sq. feet on the first floor. The applicant said the development will have 6" monolithic barrier curbs per the recommendation of the Engineering Department. Mr. Bohlmann asked for an explanation regarding grinder pumps. Mr. Howard indicated that grinder pumps are necessary if the homeowner wants plumbing in the basement. Mr. Bohlmann felt there should be adequate fall elevation so that grinder pumps could be eliminated. His first choice would be a lift station even if it is the responsibility of the City to maintain and suggested it could be installed near the entrance. He further indicated if electricity goes out, grinder pumps would not work. Mr. Howard asked the Commission if it is a City requirement to provide on-sight storm water management. He said every home will have a sump pump. Chairman Koeth asked if the Engineering Department and the developer could work on other alternatives to the detention basin. Mr. Bohlmann said detention problems could solve themselves if the sewers were of adequate depth. Mr. Yager asked Mr. Durbin if the City would be at risk if the water and piping were underneath the street. Mr. Durbin said it would be another maintenance issue. Mr. Howard said typically a retention basin is placed on the low end of the property. The property of the ;and slopes from Sterns Road down east. Mr. Yager noted that there is a new drive to the garage for the Pavlovic resident. Mr. Spalding asked about the sidewalks on Stearns Road and presently they only exist on the bridge. R. Koeth asked if extending the sidewalk could be an alternative. Mr. Bohlmann asked Mr. Durbin if he had any knowledge of what the County proposes to do with the 1480 south bridge of Sterns Road and has there been any process. Mr. Durbin said plans were just received. Mr. Yager voiced some concern regarding vehicle headlights shining into the homes that _ are across the street on Sterns Road. Although he realizes these homes are not the property of the developer, he asked how the lighting could. be diminished and not affect the property owners. He is also concerned about the detention basin, setbacks, additional 3,