May 21, 2015

Mr. Keller stated that Mr. Petry referred to a 12 inch high landscape wall but the plans say 18 inches high. Mr. Petry replied its two block high and varies in height. The blocks are eight inches so the height can be from 12 to 16 inches depending how the land slopes from the Temple toward Barton Drive. Mr. Keller asked if the neighbors are going to see the face of the wall. Mr. Petry replied that face of the wall will be facing into the property. The purpose of the landscape wall is so that the storm water runoff from the lawn area doesn’t get to Barton Drive. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Petry how they were going to cut the existing ground so that its lower and drains away from Barton Drive. Mr. Petry replied that they would install the wall and mulch the landscape bed behind the wall so that the area is above the lawn area. Mr. Keller asked that the plans be clarified regarding the modifications to the contours so that it is clear as to how that’s going to work. Mr. Keller informed the Board that he didn’t receive the plans until Monday afternoon in the mail which is why they do not have a review letter from him. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Keller from an engineering standpoint would this work. He continued that he did not think mulch could be used to change an elevation because it would wash off. Mr. Keller responded that the intent of wall is to help remove the surface flow that comes into the backyards of the neighbors on Barton Drive and maybe reduce some of the ground water that gets in their basements today. This is a technical issue that Mr. Petry and his office can deal with. Ms. Weiss stated that ultimately Mr. Petry will work out something that Mr. Keller feels is adequate. Mr. Petry stated that from past dealing with Mr. Keller technically they will be able to work through any engineering issues that come up in his report and any other actions the Board takes Chairman Buecler asked Mr. Keller if he had any other issues to raise with Mr. Petry. Mr. Keller suggested changing the lawn drain piping from eight inch to 12 inch. He also suggested Mr. Petry modify the piping system for the underground detention system so that its not going to eliminate the ability to plant there. Mr. Petry was agreeable to these changes.