HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ. Pekar Ltr. Ordinance 00-2016JOHN A. PEKAR, P.E., LLC
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March 1, 2016
TO: David Dickey; Patrice Huffman
FROM: John A. Pekar, PE
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 00-2016 Amending Chapter 110, Article 1
In reviewing the proposed City Ordinance No. 00-2016, 1 have looked at City engineering
requirements that might be in conflict (or confusing) with the special exception process, or non-
conforming densities.
Over the last year or so, the City has been closely looking at site grading and drainage lot issues
related to residential construction. As many of these lots have been "infills on small lots", the
grading/drainage issues have increased.
The proposed Ordinance does a good job on defining structures and densities. While non-
conforming lots (Sec. 110-196) implies there needs to be enough area, width, and/or depth, to
conform with development land regulations, it presents an overview that could be missed by the
developer/owner.
Perhaps an inset could be added to this Ordinance that allows for an early engineering site review,
with the applicants "application for change" or other early planning department requests.
A very brief listing of site problems I have had with infill lots is attached as Exhibit A.
If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
John A. Pekar, P.E.
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cc: Jennifer Nix
Page 2 City Ordinance No. 00-2016
David Dickey Match 1, 2016
EXHIBIT A
OVERVIEW OF RECENT LOT GRADING/DRAINAGE ISSUES WFFH CITY LOTS
1. Lot pads are proposed too high. Do not conform to adjacent property pads.
2. New lot grading blocks adjacent lots drainage runoff. (This is a result of historic lots not
having to comply to any criteria.)
3. New lot draining onto other adjacent lots.
4. Lots not having enough size to include yard swales and side yard walkways.
5. Lot coverage problems and use of pervious materials.
6. Fence and tree situations that impact their drainage plans.
7. Driveways impacting drainage runoff from the site.
8. Poor soils resulting in larger drainage containment system.
9. Not having adequate City system to drain to (i.e.; Oak Lane).
10. Swimming pools for new infill construction on small lots (also patio areas).
11. Larger driveways, driveway shapes for new lots.
12. Utility conflicts, especially air conditioning units along the side of home.
13. Final grading and placement of sod. (It is hard to get any record drawings of their site
work)