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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 20, 1998 Page 2 1 "Purpose" -Mr. Jones.stated he believes the first sentence should be re-worded. Mr. Jones added 2 he would wish to add "to.reduce the surface water run-off and mitigate flooding in our 3 community by controlling surface water runoff on site when possible." 4 5 "Plan Review Procedure" -Mr. Jones stated he believes the Public Works Director should not. 6 make decisions with regard to commercial or industrial development, adding such items should 7 be reviewed by the City's surface water engineer or contracted engineering firm. 8 9 Mr. Jones stated concerned members of the community are unable to remain part of the process if 10 they are not notified of public hearings and meetings with regard to the storm water ordinance. 11 He added he would like a notification be sent to a representative of the Homeowner's 12 Association informing them of any public hearings for variances. 13 14 Mr. Jones stated, for example,the Association members were not notified of the review of the 15 Freedom gas station, and the community needs to be made aware so concerns can be addressed 16 before they become a problem. 17 18 "Landscape" - Mr. Jones stated it should be added that landscaping must be finished and 19 approved be the Public Works Director before.a project will be released, again citing the 20 Freedom gas station. He added he would wish a section under this heading for regulation of the 21 configuration of property to minimize surface water runoff. 22 23 '.'Duration" -Mr. Jones stated all written extensions should be subject to modifications made to 24 the storm water ordinance during the 1 year duration. He added if the ordinance is changed, all 25 legitimate extensions would be subject to the changes made to the ordinance by the City Council 26 and Planning Commission. 27 28 "Fees" -Mr. Jones stated a graduated fee schedule should be utilized instead of a flat fee of$150. 29 He added if a site plan modification triggered a review by surface water management-engineers, 30 fees would also be added. 31 . 32 "Design Standards" -Mr. Jones stated it is necessary to specify that proposed designs will meet 33 NERP standards. 34 35 "Definitions" -Mr. Jones stated there should be definitions added for"best management plan", 36 "detention basin", "shoreline zone" and "erosion". He added these definitions are available in the 37 Rice Creek Watershed District's water management plan. 38 39 Mr. Jones stated the Homeowner's Association members feel strongly that a recommendation 40 should be made to restrict the application of phosphorus fertilizers to lawns within the City. He 41 added that chemical lawn treatment companies must apply to the City for a working permit, and