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City Council Meeting Minutes December 4, 2012 Page 8 of 16 flooding in the neighborhood. The improvements in this proposal will capture and hold the water and slowly release to the north and eventually to the open space area. The Public Works Division and the Civil Engineer will work jointly on this project. Bryan Camphouse, Anderson & Hastings, 12596 West Bayaud Avenue, Lakewood, CO, Civil Engineer for the project, reported speaking with City Engineer Cameron Fowlkes relative to phasing the drainage improvements. He explained the chase (drainage pan) at Hawthorne currently has a 4-foot wide opening, but was originally designed to have a 22 square inch opening. In the interim, they propose to place a plate or concrete at the opening to bring it down to the original size to temporarily keep the water on site and release it at the historic rate. This proposal was acceptable to the City and the Church. He noted closing the drive into the parking lot and adding a new drive, will return the drainage back to the 1983 rate. Council member Keany noted the proposal removes two large trees at the entry point of the new drive and asked if they will be replaced. Planning Director Russ explained the City does not have a tree ordinance and at the time this was platted, there was not a landscaping requirement. Council member Keany inquired about the lighting plan. Planning Director Russ stated the City does not have a standard for lighting however the applicant can speak to their lighting plan. Council member Keany preferred the lighting be contained to the site and off in the evening hours when there is not an event or function. He suggested the parking lot lights be on timers. Council member Keany asked if the proposal would increase traffic on Hawthorne or Washington or will this be an improvement. Planning Director Russ stated the realignment of the intersection will be safer. Hawthorne will yield to certain traffic movements. He did not believe it would be detrimental to the quality of life of those residents. Planning Director Russ explained the Church has two access points; one on South Boulder Road and one at Washington. Traffic going to Boulder will use a right-in, right-out at South Boulder Road and eastbound traffic will use Washington Avenue, which is a signalized intersection. He noted the Church is not being expanded so the Public Works Department did not view this as change in the total traffic volume. Council member Jasiak asked Mr. Bailey if there was any difference in the stormwater accumulations last year when the City increased their snowplowing. Mr. Bailey stated he did not notice any difference. Council member Jasiak asked Mr. Bailey to keep the City informed. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked Mr. Bailey if the Project Engineer's proposal for a temporary fix sounded reasonable. Mr. Bailey stated it did. Mayor Muckle asked how many large events occur during the year. Quinn Remond, 737 Polk Court, Erie, CO, a volunteer leader at the church, explained the building is used every Sunday by three congregations or wards and the parking capacity is adequate. Every six months there is a large conference, where eight congregations come together