HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe_ Impervious Surface Zoning Text AmendmentsFrom:Jack Griffin
To:Ben Hetzel
Cc:Molly Just; Marty Powers
Subject:Re: Impervious Surface Zoning Text Amendments
Date:Wednesday, August 3, 2022 11:37:24 AM
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Ben,The only comment I have is on the definition change. The issue of gravel surfaces is often debated asbeing impervious or not pervious. Your definition revisions remove this clarification and is likely anissue that will continue to come up over time.
Thanks ~Jack John (Jack) W. Griffin, P.E.Principal / Sr. Municipal Engineer FOCUS ENGINEERING, INC.
651.300.4264jack.griffin@focusengineeringinc.com
On Mon, Jul 18, 2022 at 3:49 PM Ben Hetzel <BHetzel@lakeelmo.org> wrote:
All,
The City of Lake Elmo has self-initiated zoning text amendments in regards to impervious surfaces. Ihave attached copies of the code to be amended with a brief description of each below:
1. Amend Section 1.08 Definitions to change Impervious Surface definition as shown below:
Impervious surface means any structure or surface which interferes to any degree with thedirect absorption of water into the ground, including, but not limited to, building footprints,sidewalks, paved or gravel driveways and parking areas, patios, sport courts, or any othersimilar surface. Decks, pervious landscaping fabric, the water surface of pools, andretaining walls shall not be included as impervious surface.
2. Amend Section 105.12.1260 Shoreland Management Overlay District Table 17-3 to changemaximum impervious surface lot coverage from 15% to 25% for unsewered lots classified asRecreational Development Shoreland :
Please have your feedback back to me by
Wednesday, August 3rd!
Ben Hetzel
City Planner
City of Lake Elmo
3800 Laverne Ave. N.
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
651-747-3911