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88 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1986 Arcnitects and Engineers). Opposing the application and the proposed issuance of a special-use permit and speaking to this matter before Council were the following area citizens, represented by Mr. Phillip G. Gardner, Attorney at Law: 1. Mr. William K. Moles, 901 Dundee Court; 2. Mr. Kenneth E. Wilson, 900 Dundee Court; 3. Mrs. Ashby R. Pritchett, 715 Corn Tassel Trail; 4. Mr. W. S. ("Dink") Gardner, 711 Corn Tassel Trail; 5. Mr. Robert L. Brown, 725 Corn Tassel Trail; and 6. Mr. Harold B. Cumberledge, 717 Corn Tassel Trail. This hearing began with a review by City Manager Brown of proceedings on this matter to this point, including the Planning Commission's recommendation that the special-use permit be issued with two specific "conditions" made a part thereof, viz., (1) that construction of the project begin within six months from date of approval and project be completed within two years from starting date, and (2) a storm management plan be put together and implemented and, if during project construction, the increase in stormwater runoff becomes such as to cause damage to adjacent properties, the project will be halted until corrective measures are taken. Mr. Leon E. Towarnicki, the City's Public Works Director, reported that, because of concerns previously expressed by several citizens residing on Dundee Court relating to stormwater runoff, his examina- tion of present drainage facilities in the 27-acre drainage area between portions of Spruce Street and Corn Tassel Trail, coupled with the projected re- alignment and reconstruction of the section of Spruce Street nearby, indicates that--despite some anticipated increase in rainwater runoff--said facilities are more than adequate. Mr. Reeves then presented diagrams and site plans for the proposed townhouse project and, also, described rainwater dispersal facilities to be installed. Concerns and objections expressed and registered by the aforenamed area citizens evolved around the questions of (1) whether properties on Dundee Court might be damaged from stormwater runoff and (2)