09-24-08 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 EROSION The City Engineer reviewed the proposed Erosion Control CONTROL Ordinance, which he noted has similarities to the Stormwater ORDINANCE Management Ordinance. This ordinance establishes guidelines for controlling disturbed areas via silt fencing, street sweeping, etc. Any project consisting of 20,000 square feet of disturbed area would be required to complete a SWPPP and submit it for approval. Keis asked if Fra-Dor would be subject to this ordinance. The Engineer thought that was a possibility. The Engineer noted that at a minimum there should be perimeter controls for the Fra-Dor site. The Engineer noted that the ordinance provides for some flexibility in requirements should the City determine that the chance of erosion is not high based on particular circumstances. The ordinance allows the City the ability to reduce or increase requirements on a case-by-case basis depending on specific circumstances. The City Engineer noted that the Building Official will be responsible to ensure that the ordinance is being complied with in many cases. For example, when the Building Official is conducting footings inspections, he will ensure that the proper silt fencing is in place. The Engineer noted that the ordinance also provides for the processing of variance requests. However, it is unlikely there would be much cause to grant a variance from erosion control standards. The Engineer again noted the requirement for financial security. This security could be used should a developer fail to put erosion control methods in place. The Council was in support of the Erosion Control Ordinance as proposed by the City Engineer. ZONING The City Planner began a review of the proposed amendments to CODE the City's Zoning Code, which has been reviewed by both the Planning Commission and City Council at several previous meetings. The Planner noted that he changed the City's definition of family to that used by the City of Richfield as was commented on by the City Attorney at a previous meeting. It was also noted that the Code requires that there be adequate off-street parking for all residential properties. The Planner further noted that he has amended the Code to update the definition of day care to meet State standards.