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i F F' requirements of that proj ect through the Lower Rum River water Management Organization (LRRWMO) was that infiltration be provided. He stated that they were unable to provide that infiltration at Fred Moore and instead worked with the LRRwMO to find another site within the District propel-ties and LRRwMO boundaries to add infiltration. He stated that they chose the 3 ..Ramsey Elementary location to provide that required infiltration. He explained that they are not taking water from Fred Moore to Ramsey Elementary and are instead just adding the additional treatment on the Ramsey Elementary site. Commissioner VanScoy stated that therefore this would seem to look at the entire LRR,'L]LTMO area and District propel-ties in order to add treatment. Mr. Diede confirmed that there were unable to add infiltration at Fred Moore and therefore are addingthe treatment to Ramsey Elementary to offset the additional hardcover added at Fred y y Moore. Commissioner Hunt asked for details on construction and whether the access to play equipment F' would be 'impacted. �. Jay Pomeroy,Bolton and Menk,confirmed that the treatment is within the LRRwMO boundaries. He stated that the project will be done this summer and the playground will not be damaged or upset. He stated that there are no summer activities planned at the school for the summer. i Commissioner Hunt asked what would happen if the project were to exceed the summer break. r� Mr. Pomeroy commented that the trucking would be done in about 1.5 months. He stated that the 'r restoration work would continue into the next year. Jason Patrow, 16209 Sapphire Street, commented that he supports the project. He stated that his i son attends the school, and the excessive runoff creates potholes in the parking lot. He stated that s; his son is in a wheelchair and the potholes cause issues with his access to the school. He asked whether there would be a permanent fence around the basin to prevent children from trying to play in the water. Mr. Pomeroy stated that the fencing is not included at this time. He stated that if a child were to jump the fence and get into the pond, it would be difficult to get the child out. He stated that they would provide a vegetative bench to prevent access to the pond. Mr. Diede stated that the circular feature would permanently hold water, about three to four feet in depth while the larger area is intended to be dry within 48 hours after a rain event. Commissioner Anderson asked if the natural plantings would be along the circular pond that will hold water. Mr. Pomeroy commented that at the surface of the water there will be a gradual slope where vegetation will grow that will naturally provide a buffer. Planning Commission/May 26,2022 Page 6 of 20