01/09/2002 P&Z Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2002 Page 14 APPROVED MINUTES development to occur on the upland area and to preserve the wetlands as much as possible. Mr. Andrews stated that property is currently zoned R-X and surrounded by R-1X Zoning District and, if the property were r ezoned as requested, the proposed development would meet the standards of the underlying zoning district, with the exception of the street width requirement and the requested va riances from the ordinary high water mark. He stated he has worked with the Department of Natural Resources and the Rice Creek Watershed District for approval, who have recommended a narrow street width to reduce the amount of runoff. He noted there would only be eight lots served by the roadway extension. Mr. Wallick stated that he and Mr. Andrews met with the Environmental Board last month, which recommended that they meet with City staff and the Rice Creek Watershed District to modify the plans. He stated per the recommendations of the Environmental Board and the Watershed District, the street curb and gutter was eliminated. Additionally, the street width would remain at 24 feet wide and the street would be tipped with a three percent grade to the north. He indicated a drainage swale had been added on the north side of the road to help with infiltration and direct the water to the northern pond. He indicated that the pond on the southeast side had been eliminated. Mr. Wallick stated the bottom of the pond had been raised to address the concern of infiltration getting into the ground water. He stated there would be a three-foot separation between the ground water and the bottom of the pond. Additionally, sand will be added to the bottom of the pond to allow the water to be slowly filtered. Mr. Wallick stated the house pads were moved closer to the road and a preservation area had been created along the north side of the island. He stated this preservation area will be delineated during construction with a heavy silt fence and, after construction, markers will be placed so the homeowners know there will be no disturbance of the preservation area. He stated this will allow the homeowners a 25 to 30-foot deep backyard. He stated the homeowner’s association covenants will not allow the use of phosphorus in the yards. He stated the water will sheet drain through the backyards and should infiltrate into the ground before reaching the wetland. All the water will be captured from the road and directed to the drainage swale to allow the water to infiltrate into the ground while it makes its way to the pond. Mr. Wallick stated the Rice Creek Watershed District was pleased with the changes to the plans and are waiting for approval by the City for the variances. Chair Schaps noted Mr. Andrews had indicated he had worked with the Department of Natural Resources. He questioned whether the Department of Natural Resources had submitted a new report since the report dated September 18, 2001 included in the staff report. Mr. Andrews stated the Department of Natural Resources has only granted a permit for the bridge.