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Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if all downspouts go to the front.

Mr. Vietmeier replied “yes”.

William Liebermann asked what happens if the pump fails.

Mr. Vietmeier stated that he recommends a back-up system.

William Liebermann asked why there is no MSD connection.

Mr. Vietmeier stated that MSD doesn’t like that.

A brief discussion regarding drainage and the 10 X 4 sump pit ensued.

Carolyn Gaidis asked if a permeable paver driveway was considered.

Mr. Vietmeier indicated that they take more time to install and cost more money.

Carolyn Gaidis asked if the City’s landscape architect review the landscape plan.

Anna Krane replied “yes”.

Carolyn Gaidis stated that there’s an opportunity to increase the native species in the front yard. She commented that bald cypress trees soak up a lot of water.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that maybe they could do two pop-ups for the downspouts.

Mr. Vietmeier stated that there is a space issue to do two there.

Chairman Lichtenfeld suggested one on either side of the walkway.

Mr. Vietmeier stated that would require splitting.

William Liebermann questioned if overflow could go to the storm sewer.

Mr. Vietmeier indicated that they had not looked at that; he’s not confident it would work and MSD would need to review.

Ron Reim asked about tree protection for the two street trees.

Vietmeier indicated that they had not looked at that; he’s not confident it would work and MSD would need to review. Ron Reim asked about tree protection for the two street trees.

16 Carolyn Gaidis commented that there’s a lot of regrading going on with this project and that those tree roots go out further than shown on the submitted landscape plan. She added that she trusts this will be under control by City staff and the City’s landscape architect.

Ron Reim voiced concern about water run-off.

Mr. Vietmeier indicated that the water runs south to north and they are not changing when it gets to the street.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. The motion was seconded by William Liebermann and unanimously approved by the members.

CITY BUSINESS – DISCUSSION OF THE “GENERAL REGULATIONS” ARTICLE CONTAINED IN THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS

Ron Reim initiated the discussion. He commented that Conditional Use Permit uses are reviewed more closely and regulated via a Permit (CUP); that Planned Unit Developments allow flexibility as a rezoning is needed and that the end result is a better project as the City gets something in return for approval of a PUD.

Regarding Sections 405.280 “Townhouses” and 405.290 “Detached Multi-Unit Housing”, Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that the townhouse language has been recently updated (November, 2017).

“Second Units” (Section 405.330) have been reviewed in the past and also require a CUP.

Richard Lintz asked about rental properties (i.e. bed & breakfasts).

Director Istenes explained that she did a code interpretation and a thorough analysis and has determined that transient use of a property is equal to that of a hotel and not allowed in the residential zones.

A brief discussion of “family” took place and it was noted that this issue can be a challenging one; the City’s definition of family may be altered at some point in the future.

Stephanie Karr informed the members that the City is obligated to follow state law with regard to “group homes”.

Staff indicated that they would continue to include Articles for discussion on future light agendas; the meeting of September 17th would be one of them.