HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg070April 11, 1977 Page 4
The staff has recommended that the applicant be advised to
have a preliminary plat drawn up with lots conforming to
frontage and area requirements, topographic data requirements
and proposed finish grade plan. Also the staff recommends
that the applicant be advised that he will be required to
submit a petition for public improvements necessary to make
all lots developable. This will require the petitioners to
agree to pay assessment for the services, waive the right of
a public hearing and dedicate all additional easements that
may be required.
John R. Riggs, 2200 Erin Court, representing Berwyn Christensen,
identified himself as the potential buyer and builder of the
property if it is approved as requested. He stated that all
homes to be built will be walkouts and that proper drainage
will be provided so as to have the water run off of the yards.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the culvert in the area is
not on the property that is to be subdivided. Berwyn Christensen,
5091 Edgewood Drive, owner of the property, stated that the
water that was on the property had come from that culvert.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if Bona Road would go through
this summer, and Acting Mayor Hodges stated that it depends
upon the decision to go through with the plat approval.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that Mr. Christensen must
petition for a road and improvements. At that time, the City
Engineer will request bids.
Atty. Meyers questioned if the people to the west would be liable
for assessments on any improvements put in. There must be first
a petition to put in Bona Road, then get costs, hold a public
hearing, and if the improvements ordered by the Council are to
be assessed, a decision must be made on who is benefitted.
Concern was expressed of the safety of having Bona Road come out
onto County Rd. H. Atty. Meyers stated that Bona Road is a
dedicated road already. Admin. Achen stated that concern should
be expressed at this time on any safety problems. Councilmember
Baumgartner stated that there would be a problem where Bona
Road comes out onto County Rd. H, on the crest of the hill,
and that perhaps extra traffic signs should be posted.
Mr. Riggs stated that he had done some research and the property
west of the plat had been forfeited for taxes in 1973. The
state now owns the property and it has not been put up for sale.
Atty. Meyers stated that the Council should not approve the plat
if roads are not planned. According to Admin. Achen, one
property owner could petition for the road, as long as they have
35% of the frontage.
Rich Willhaus, 5135 Bona Road, mentioned the walkway that is
presently between Bona and Edgewood. He questioned how wide
the road must be as the walkway is extremely narrow. They have
not had snow removal for a long time.