Agenda - Council - 05/22/2001 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Commissioner Watson noted this revision will prevent the construction of a pond of a certain size. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the wording on Page 36 and noted the exemptions where mining and Fading permits are not required. He stated it is known that some residents want to dig a small-sized pond and if all the regulations are complied with, it may be exempt from needing a permit. However, all of the other restrictions would apply such as the placement of the material dug out of the pond or causing a drainage problem for adjacent properties. He advised this threshold is used by the Army Corps of Engin'eers. Chairperson Nixt noted the Ciiy has lot sizes that vary geatly and asked if there is a limit to the surface area of the pond for a smaller-sized residential lot. City Engineer Jankowski stated one of the amendments would indicate that no alteration of Fade is allowed in an area with an approved gading plan. Since ali of the smaller lot urban subdivisions have approved ~ading plans, that type of scenario would not be allowed. Chairperson Nixt suggested that some type of restriction on size be considered for smaller residential lots. He read Section 9.11.18, Subdivision 3, (c) and suggested it should indicate "does n.ot interfere with surface drainage in the area ..." City Engineer Jankowski ageed that the Code should be corrected to indicate "does not." He stated Staff will make that revision and also add language to address the issue raised by Chairperson Nixt prior to Council consideration. He reviewed the maximum gTading slope (12%) that is allowed in residential subdivision. For future reference, Chairperson Nixt asked staff to determine whether the Apple Ridge/River Pines subdivision complies with that maximum slope g-fade restriction. He also asked that this issue be raised during the future ordinance amendment discussion. Commissioner Wivoda asked if this just impacts residential properties or would' it also impact soccer fields. City Engineer Jankowski stated that soccer fields are probably at a 2% grade. Chairperson Nixt asked staff to prepare th/s revision and present the modified ordnance at the next meeting. Community Development Director Frolik stated the City will readvertise the public heating for the next meeting. COMlVlISSION BUSINESS Case #4: Request for Sketch Plan Review of a Minor Subdivision, Sunfish Commons; Case of Sunfish Properties, L.L.C. Planning Commission/April 3, 2001 Page 9 of 18