HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg187July 10, 1978 Page 6
be assessed. Engineer Hubbard replied that the development agreement was worded
that Mr. Harstad would be assessed if he owned the property at the time of the
assessment, otherwise the current owner would be assessed, and that he was required
to notify all purchasers of pending assessments and file a signed copy of the
notification with the City.
Mr. Loeding asked if a 10% park dedication or payment would be required from the
developer. Engineer Hubbard replied that it would be required if the subdivision
was approved.
Mr. Mectil asked what would be required to make the storm sewer on St. Michael's
adequate. Engineer Hubbard replied that a larger pipe would be required and that
St. Michael did not have a storm sewer but would drain into one.
Mr. Lynn asked if it would be possible to tip the street toward the slew so the
water ran to the slew. Engineer Hubbard replied that the road was designed for
the drainage to go to Jackson to the storm sewer and that the pond did not have
an outlet.
Mr. Batey stated that he did not have problems with water back in the 50's and
that he felt projects were being okayed to help the developers rather than home
owners. He stated he felt walk out basements should not be allowed.
Sue Jenson, 7800 Bona Road stated she had not received notice of the hearing.
She also stated she had been told by the Building Inspector that her home was not
up to code for her handicapped mother -in -law and had been told that she could not
put in an extra driveway, as it was not allowed for in the code. She added that
she was against the project and that she felt if it was passed by the Council,
someone was getting a payoff.
Engineer Hubbard stated that 152 notices were mailed on June 30, 1978 regarding
the public hearing, to residents of the proposed area of benefit.
Carl Helmer, 7845 Bona Road stated that he had not received notice of the hearing
and that some of his neighbors had and some hadn't.
Councilmember Rowley asked if any notices were received back by the City. Official
Rose replied that only two were received back, marked undeliverable. Engineer Hubbard
added that the City uses a mailing list from the County, and that the list had been
updated in January 1978.
Dennis Smith stated that in 1974 he had had water problems in his basement and had
contacted the City Council and previous building inspector, who told him to put in
a sump pump, and asked why further permits were issued for building.
Mayor Pickar stated that type of home built is up to the home owner and that guide-
lines are followed.
Official Rose explained that at the present time, the Building Inspections Depart-
ment is responsible for issuing building permits, and that is done between the
Building Inspector and himself. He explained that since he started in 1975, he
has required test holes for all new homes for the purpose of observing where the
water table is. He stated that the Council has approved a policy whereby if water
is found closer than 4' to the floor of the basement, drain tile is required. Official
Rose stated that he has strongly recommended against walk out basements being built
but that it is the City's legal opinion that they cannot refuse walk outs. He stated