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• • • Pheasant Hills Preserve 12th Addn. page 7 Lots: The proposal includes eight lots. One lot would be on the "peninsula" at the end of the existing Ruffed Grouse Road. Seven lots would be on an island. It is difficult to say exactly what is included in the "upland" data submitted for each lot. The wetland is one edge, but the ordinary high water level, which establishes the lake edge, is a different line. However, they are in close proximity to one another. According to the submitted data, the smallest lot, Lot 4 on the island, is 21,697 sf of upland. This upland figure includes the private easement for the road , which would cover about 3,000 sf on that lot. Even subtracting this private easement, and some area that is below the OHWL but above the wetland edge, the lots will be large. Streets, Access: Access to site is via Ruffed Grouse Road and Wild Turkey Trail to Birch St. The addition of eight single family homes will pose no problems for these roadways. The proposal includes a short extension of Ruffed Grouse Road and a bridge to the island. A road would then run along the south side of the island to provide access to lots there. It is not advisable for the City to take on the expense of maintenance and repair for the bridge. In addition, it is City policy that landscaped islands are not allowed in cul de sacs, as is proposed on the extension of Ruffed Grouse Rd. Therefore, the road extension, bridge, and the island road will be private facilities. They will be owned and maintained by a homeowner association made up of property owners in the development. A private easement will be established across all the lots to contain the road and bridge. How to allocate costs between island owners and Lot 1 Block 1 would be a matter to be worked out by the developer in the association documents. The road design will need to be revised as recommended by the City Engineer to ensure emergency vehicle access. This refers to radii on curves and other details. The submitted bridge design corresponds with the latest information submitted as part of the EAW review. The City will require provisions in the development agreement to enable the City to step in and effect repairs, should the association fail to maintain the bridge and roads, and assess the cost to the property owners. The City also would require an inspection and maintenance program. Residents have raised the question of possible damage to the roads by construction vehicles. It is standard practice for the City Engineer to examine roads before and after construction and charge any damage to the developer. Stormwater Management: There will be a small collection area in Lot 1, Block 1, within a small landscaped area in the road. There will be two ponds on the island, one at each end. In addition, stormwater will be collected in several areas prior to running into the ponds. This will allow more infiltration and filtering of stormwater.