Agenda - Council - 08/09/2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

cause a problem. The elevation at the base of the trees was the same elevation as the storm sewer outlet between Lots 4 and 5 so installation of a pipe was not possible. The initial plan of action was to create a swale across Lot 23 to channel most of the water to the west. This was subsequently modified to installing drain tile across Lot 23 as the swale would have been outside the drainage and utility easement and was viewed as a trip hazard by the residents. The plan was amended to remove two trees on Lot 24just before construction, one ofthe trees was an oak, one was not. The oak was exhibiting signs of oak wilt and would need to be removed in the future. The trees were so close that removing one would damage the other so both were removed. Staff solicited quotations and arranged for a contractor to install the drain tile and remove thc two trees. The contractor was successful in installing the drain tile; however, the Pughs would not allow access to their lot to remove the trees. Staff met with them and the decision was made that they could hire their own tree removal service and would be reimbursed up to $1,500.00, which was the quote received by the City for the work. The hole left by the removal of the trees is within the drainage and utility easement, and a review was given of the following options: Provide several loads of topsoil for the Pughs to use to fill the hole. They would be responsible for moving and placing the material and establishing the sod. This would address the deep hole problem, there could still be ponding on the lot after rain events. Fill the hole and reestablish the drainage swale on the common lot line between Lot 24 and Lots 6, 7 & 8. The drainage and utility easement is 20 feet wide. This would require removal of the existing fences, lowering the grade and re- establishing the sod. Work would also be required along the line between Lots 23 and 24. This would establish the drainage patterns per the approved grading plan in the drainage and utility easements. Work would be required outside the drainage and utility easements to blend the new grades into existing grades and remove the potential ponding areas. The fences would be replaced; the back yards will now have swales. This would be a City administered project. Temporary access easements would be required as the lot line between 23 & 24 is too steep for equipment access. Perform the work listed above as a private project without City involvement. Access arrangements would be required from all of the affected property owners. Motion to recommend to City Council that the City provide up to $1,000 of soil to Jay and Cindy Pugh, 5518 144th Court, for regrading of their back yard. Action: Rati I'y the recommendation of the Public Works Committee.