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Gramstad Homes Page 4 July 26, 1994 • There are some trees located on this site, however, most are smaller in size and will not be saved due the proposed grading. The applicant has indicated that trees along Meadowvale Road larger than 8" caliper will be saved and incorporated into the site plan. STORM WATER IMPACT FEE The City Council is in the process of developing a Storm Water Impact Fee to help pay the cost of storm water improvements. The fee is yet to be determined by the City Council but will be approximately $600 to $720 per acre. Staff recommends a storm water impact fee be required based on the Council's fee recommendation. Since the Elk Park Center project, all plats have been required to pay the storm water impact fee. DRAINAGE / GRADING The details of the drainage and grading plan are outlined in Terry Maurer's memo dated July 19, 1994. Please refer to this memo for detailed information. • RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the variance to the minimum lot size based on the following findings: 1. Literal enforcement of the ordinance would cause hardship since the provisions of the ordinance is maintained because the net average lot size of 7,670 square feet exceeds the City's minimum standards. 2. Reducing the individual lot size does not increase the density of the development. 3. The variance will not be injurious or adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City or the neighborhood in which the property is situated and will be keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Staff also recommends approval of the conditional use permit for a zero lot line development with the following conditions: • gramstad.pc