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�OS A roval of Final Ma - Oak Knoll Subdivision; 3120 Goodwin Avenue Dividend Industries Inc , applicant) Mayor Leipzig referred to the information provided by the Planning Department and the Planning Commission M�nutes regarding the sub�ect F�nal Map and invited anyone present who wished to speak to do so John Crevelt 1434 Mitchell Way, stated his home is ad�acent to the proposed development, and while he does not oppose it, he wishes to protect h�s own property interest, stating that he is concerned � about drainage and flooding which he suggested might result from the development and that he wished to have his remarks in the record He stated that no flooding problems had occurred during h�s 23 years in his present location and asked that he be assured that if any problems should occur that the City protect his property Mr Crevelt sketched on the blackboard to suggest what he believes the drainage patterns to be In response to question, Director of Public Works Pusich advised that he cannot make any statement with regard to Mr. Crevelt's sketch, but that drainage and flooding are among the first con- siderations of his staff in reviewing any development and that the proposed development has been reviewed and approved In response to question, Assistant C�ty Attorney R�back advised that no questions can be answered re9arding any C�ty liability without more information. Dick Alder Dividend Industries, Inc , advised that the concerns expressed by Mr Crevelt to Council were also addressed to his company and transmitted to the development engineers who do not anticipate that any drainage problems will be created, noting that the provision for runoff should result in improved drainage Mr. Alder advised that any catch basin which presently exists will remain in place He also advised that engineers from his company, � outside engineers and the City engineering staff have all reviewed the proposed development and have found it meets all good engineer- ing standards. Mr. Crevelt suggested that the development might cause increased runoff since the undeveloped land previously absorbed water. �, C�ty Manager Fales pointed out that it is not possible for a record to be made with regard to the proposed development which will guarantee forever to Mr Crevelt or anyone else that no water problems will occur on his property Mr Fales observed that the City meets its obligations in reviewing all developments with re- gard to current good engineer�ng practice MOTION T�tle hav�ng been read, Councilman Barrett �ntroduced the following resolution and moved, seconded by Counc�lman Biag�, its adoption RESOLUTION NO 7824 APPROVIN6 AND ACCEPTING FINAL MAP OF "OAK KNOLI SUBDIVISION," REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT THEREOF, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR SAID SUBDIVISION The resolution was adopted unanimousiy by roll call vote ' Reg.Mtg. -3- 6/20/77