HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000045_pg235September 26, 1977 Page 4
Mr. Olson, representative for the development, stated that it would be of no value
to the owners to petition for services until the master drainage system for the
area is installed by the city.
Administrator Achen stated staff recommends the owner be given up to two years to
petition for the public improvements serving the 2nd Addition. A $5,000 deposit
should be required of the owner when the final plat is approved, for an engineering
feasibility report. The staff also recommends one curb cut per duplex lot.
Administrator Achen indicated the triangular piece of property belonging to John
Capetz is part of the plat. As many trees as possible should be saved and any
trees damaged during construction should be treated as prescribed by the city's
tree inspector. The owner should provide proof to the City Attorney that the
southeast lot will be for Donatelle's parking.
Mayor Pickar pointed out that lots 12, 13 and 14, which will serve as temporary
drainage, are considerably larger than the other lots and asked if they would
remain that size.
Mr. Olson replied that they would remain that size. They are zoned B -1 and a good
deal of peat would have to be removed and back -fill brought in before these lots
could be developed.
Bob Rossman, 2504 County Road H- 2,asked why the drainage pond was changed. Admin.
Achen replied that by consolidating the ponding lot with other developable lots,
there is less likelihood of its owner to forfeit on the taxes.
Al Zepper, 5255 Irondale, asked what is meant by petitioning for public services,
who will pay for them, and who will control the type of back -fill used. He also
asked who determined that there are only 4.8 acres of wetland.
Engineer Hubbard replied that the DNR determined that there are 4.8 acres of
Type 3 wetlands, whereas 5 acres are required before the Corp of Engineers has
jurisdiction over use of the land.
Mayor Pickar questioned what type of fill will be used and asked if permits are
required for excavating. Engineer Hubbard replied that the DNR requires a permit
and has control over what type of fill is used.
Mr. Olson stated that the holding pond, as proposed, will be excavated below the
water table approximately 8 feet to avoid algae problems. He stated the owners
have applied for a grading permit.
Administrator Achen said as far as the drainage system is concerned, the City
is only concerned with storage capacity. Excavation of the pond will be solely
for aesthetics, because it will not increase storage capacity.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked whether the pond will be fenced for safety. Administrator
Achen replied that fencing was discussed for the Ardan Avenue pond, but the Parks
and Recreation Commission opposed fencing.