HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg041February 12, 1979 Page 4
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he recalled from the hearing that if
services were put in, they would have to go on one side of Silver Lake
Road, which would double the cost. He added that until it can be deter-
mined if there are buildable lots all the way through, development should
not be approved. He added that he was concerned with putting services
in and then finding that they could not assess the cost for some of the
lots, which would leave the City to pick up the tab. He asked if a
petition of 35% of the property owners would be submitted to the City.
Mrs. Kramer replied that she could not get 35% because Dailey Knolls
wants to put their own in and other property owners are either against
having the services put in or refuse to sign a petition. Mr. Celt
added that Dailey Knolls could put their services in for less than what
they would be charged for a public improvement project, so they would
not want to go with a group project.
Official Rose reported that when the previous Council had reviewed the
issue last year they had told the owner to meet the code requirements,
which necessitated him buying additional property. He added that the
owner plans on just building on half of the large lot, Lot 7.
John Winnikee, 7575 Groveland Road stated he owned half of Lot 6 and
that he was concerned with drainage if the lots were going to be built
up, since there might be a problem with run -off. Mayor McCarty replied
that the driveways and front yards will be graded to drain to Silver
Lake Road. Official Rose added that the sewer on Groveland has the
capacity to handle the additional development and that Staff has dis-
cussed it with Short, Elliott and Hendrickson. There is a 30" culvert
which drains under Silver Lake Road and a 30" culvert which drains the
Kraus- Anderson property to the south, and the two culverts are more
than adequate for a five year storm. He added that Short, Elliott and
Hendrickson's finding was that the proposed development would not be
harmful.
Lloyd Scott, 5100 Red Oak Drive, stated that if there was a problem with
drainage, the City most likely would be responsible for putting in fill.
Attorney Meyers pointed out that there are several property owners and
the City would have to prove that the amount of assessment improved
the lot by that much. He added that benefit could not be proven for Lot
6. Attorney Meyers also stated that with multiple owners, there was a
problem with collecting from them to front -end the project.
Mr. Kramer stated that Dailey Knolls and his parents could both put in
their own services at a lower cost than a public improvement project
but that they should remember the middle man.
Attorney Meyers reported that when Silver Lake Road was put in several
years ago, there had been considerable discussion then if utilities
should be put in.
Mr. Celt stated that he had received a letter from the City on August
22, 1978 which stated that two requirements would be to loop water mains
and put in fire hydrants.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he was not convinced that there were
not other alternatives to putting services in for the other lots.