Minutes - 2012/01/09 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mounds View City Council January 9,2012 Regular Meeting Page 5 • Public Works Director DeBar stated the Stormwater Infiltration Program (SIP) was the City's approach to meeting the stormwater management rules and regulations associated with the Street and Utility Improvement program. The infiltration program constructs stormwater basins in the City-owned right-of-way. The City established a process for homeowners to appeal the location of these infiltration basins proposed for their property. A specific set of physical and hardship parameters must be met for the City to consider the appeal. Public Works Director DeBar noted the City was planning for Area E to be constructed in the summer of 2012. He reviewed each of the opportunities the homeowners have been provided to become aware of the City's intent to construct infiltration basins in Area E. The preliminary design identified 94 locations on 92 properties. After further review, 13 basins have been eliminated due to design issues. The City received 11 appeal forms, with four of the appeals part of the 13 that were eliminated, leaving seven appeals for the Council to consider. Public Works Director DeBar explained the Street and Utility Committee reviewed the appeals in December and had a recommendation for the Council for each property. He then discussed the first appeal from Paul Thompson for the property at 5155 Eastwood Road. Mr. Thompson was concerned about aesthetics, water in his basement and how the basin would affect the large maple tree he has in the boulevard. Public Works Director DeBar stated there was no evidence that the basin would lead to a change in the groundwater elevation. The proposed basin was shortened to not impact the maple tree. City Staff, along with the Streets and Utility Committee • recommend denying this appeal. Staff has spoken with Mr. Thompson about his concerns and he understands the planned basin. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the second appeal was from Terrance Pajerski for the property at 5140 Brighton Lane. Mr. Pajerski was worried about water in the basement from both surface runoff and ground water, in addition to how the basin would affect the oak tree near the property line. There was no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage would cause a change in groundwater elevation. He explained the proposed basin would be shortened to 48 feet in length to avoid impacting the oak tree. City Staff, along with the Streets and Utility Committee recommend denying this appeal. Staff has spoken with Mr. Pajerski regarding his concerns. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the third appeal was from Keith and Louise Fester for the property at 5141 Brighton Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Fester are worried about water in the basement, in addition to insufficient stormwater runoff to basin A5, and how to properly access their storage shed. He stated there was no evidence that infiltration into the ground from the basin storage would cause a change in groundwater elevation. He explained the total drainage area to the proposed basin was .33 acres which would provide a sufficient amount of runoff to basin A5. Public Works Director DeBar noted a proposed second driveway curb cut was not allowed per City Code and driving over vertical curbing was discouraged. City Staff, along with the Streets and Utility Committee recommend denying this appeal. Staff has spoken with Mr. and Mrs. • Fester onsite to hear their concerns and the basin length would be reduced to accommodate access to the outbuilding.