HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg219September 12, 1977 Page 4
Allen Zepper, 5255 Irondale Road, stated that he felt there was a large difference
between acre footage versus acre. Administrator Achen explained that while the
width and depth would vary between acre feet versus acre, the capacity would be the
same.
Mr. Zepper stated that the Army Corp of Engineers defines wet land as any land on
which cat tails grow and stated that the development would have to have their approval.
Mr. Saabi, a representative of the developer, stated that the issue had been covered
in an environmental impact worksheet.
Official Rose stated that he had the DNR out to look at the land and the DNR
would not classify the area as Class III wet land. He stated that the report had
been submitted to the EQB, DNR, and others, totally 33, of which most were govern-
ment agencies. Everyone who would be required to issue a permit for the development
is presently reviewing the report.
Administrator Achen questioned if the EQB disapproves of the plan, if they would
have the final say in the development. Official Rose replied that they would with
respect to the wet lands, and that the report had been published six days ago and
that it usually takes 30 days to get a reply back.
Bob Rossman, 2504 County Road H- 2,asked if the letter from Short - Elliott- Hendrickson
stated that the water table would not rise with the first stage of the development
but would rise later as more was built.
Mayor Pickar replied that he understands that the first phase of the development
would not affect the water table. Administrator Achen also stated that Short- Elliott-
Hendrickson stated that they would have no problems with the first phase of the
development.
Official Rose reported that the main problem with the Second Addition would be that
it would involve developing on areas that are presently holding water. Lots 12, 13
and 14, Block 1, Second Addition and Lot 1, Block 2, Second Addition should not be
developed. Official Rose also clarified that the First Addition would be the
duplexes on County Road H -2 and the parking lot for Donatelle "s.
Mr. Rossman pointed out that the minutes of the August 22 meeting called for further
information on the water table before and after the Scotland Green development.
Administrator Achen replied that the staff had searched the files but that no
information was available.
Mr. Roger Nelson, the engineer representing the development, stated that he had
spoken with Mr. Christoffersen of Short - Elliott - Hendrickson and that Mr. Christoffersen
reported to him that the water table had actually been lowered with the Scotland
Green development.
Ron Kritzeck, 2512 County Road H -2, asked what would be done once construction was
begun to protect the residents in the area from blowing dust, sand and dirt.
Mr. Nelson replied that there would be very little grading done in the area and
that the trees would provide a buffer. He also pointed out that as many trees as
possible would be saved during the development.
Administrator Achen pointed out that the City could write into the development
agreement the number of trees that would have to be saved,