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• Mr. Steve Ach February 19, 1996 Page Two B. PRELIMINARY GRADING PLAN 1. They have tried to show on the Grading Plan areas that will be cleared of trees by indicating the new tree line. In a number of areas, this is misleading and inaccurately shown. For instance, along the fronts of Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 6, the tree line is shown immediately behind the right- of-way line. However, these three lots have homes at elevation 952, 951, and 950. The 950 contour is shown immediately adjacent to the right-of- way line. Between the 950 contour and the location where the homes would be built are a 952, 954, and 956 contours. Obviously, this area will have to be graded and the trees removed. The same is true on Lots 4 and 5, Block 3; Lots 1 and 2, Block 6; and Lots 3, 5, and 6, Block 2. 2. We question whether the home on Lot 3, Block 2, should be a full basement walkout. It is shown with the lowest level of 930.5. Estimating where the rear of a house may be at that elevation fits fairly well with the existing topography. However, there is a low point in the rear lot of Lot • 4, Block 2, at approximately 927.7. The runoff from the low point will flow directly through the rear yard of Lot 3, Block 2, at approximately 929.5. We question whether one foot of freeboard to a walkout basement is sufficient. Perhaps this house would be better as a lookout with some mounding at the rear of the house to provide more freeboard. 3. Lot 9, Block 1, has a full basement walkout type of home proposed. The lowest elevation is set at 919.0. The existing contours on the lot are approximately 920.0 at the rear of the home site. The Grading Plan does not show lowering the elevation at the rear of the home. Perhaps a full basement lookout would be a better choice, since raising the house makes the driveway excessively steep. 4. Lot 6, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 3, are proposed with full basement walkout homes. We believe that these two lots should be changed to full basement lookout homes. 5. It is our understanding that the Developers have reached agreement with the Nord family to acquire the piece of property shown at the entrance consisting of Street A and Lots 1, 2, and part of 3, Block 1, in exchange for Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block 6. We also understand that this agreement allows for an easement off of the south end of Street E for the purposes of • looping watermain. Proof of these agreements being in place will need to be provided to the City. 230/288-1901.feb