Agenda - Council - 01/24/2017 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Civil Engineer II Linton reviewed the location of the nearest water main and stated it would not be possible to loop the water lines. He stated staff would be analyzing the turnover rate of the water at Brookfield. Commissioner VanScoy questioned if the standard cul-de-sac requirements would be met. City Planner Anderson reported this was the case. Commissioner VanScoy asked how the negative impacts of the dead-end water lines could be mitigated. Community Development Director Gladhill described how the City would mitigate the water line concerns noting the hydrants were flushed at least twice a year. He commented the City also treated its water for high-iron content. Joe Jablonski, Lennar Corporation, appreciated the discussion being held by the Commission. He believed there was enough buildable space on Lot 2 for a home and future improvements. He understood the buffer setback was not buildable. He stated he has worked with longer cul-de-sacs in other developments and has had great success with the lines being flushed. Commissioner Surma thanked Mr. Jablonski for being present. He believed Lennar was a great partner to the City and has completed great work in the community. He requested that the line flushing be written into the Development Agreement to ensure this work was completed at least three times a year. Community Development Director Gladhill clarified the City would be conducting the maintenance work and flushing of the lines and not the developer. Commissioner Anderson questioned if there was any other alternative or shift that could be made to Lot 2. City Planner Anderson commented on the plans that had been discussed between staff and the applicant for Lot 2. He then offered the following findings if the Commission were to approve the variance to lot depth standards for Lot 2, Block 1. 1. The shape of the wetland boundary is fairly square and parallel to the house pad, compared to previous requests that have been denied. 2. The actual encroachment is much less than previous requests that have been contemplated. 3. The lot is shown with standard house pad dimension of 50' x 66'. 4. That a 25' front yard setback would eliminate the encroachment into the setback area. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public hearing.