Minutes-03/21/2007

City of Tiffin& Planning and Zoning Commission March 21, 2007 Parking has been a serious concern for multiple dwellings. Parking on two side, one side or no parking was discussed by members. Hart said that No Parking on one side provided 17 feet clearance for a fire truck on the private road way. Fire Chief Morgan said fire truck access was important. All of these buildings are two stall garages. Fire Chief expressed concern about 11 feet between four plexes. Under normal R- 4 the distance would be 20 feet. Roberts said that 5 foot is allowed in North Liberty. Morgan noted fire concern with" the 11 foot. Discussion on sidewalk connecting area to Roberts Ferry. Sidewalk from west end of private street to connect into Roberts Ferry Road sidewalk will be retained in the plan. Each unit will have separate meter and separate shut off. Placement and provision of multiple box unit (NCDBU) for postal delivery should be included in plan. The 25 foot private street is narrower than allowed in city standards. Reeve said he has earlier noted his dislike for the ability of a developer to provide less than approved city standards. The PAD makes it necessary for the city to turn back a request for alteration. Colvin asked what circumstances they should consider as important enough to make these alterations to normal standards. Engineer Adam Bore of McClure explained that the developer has been asked for two demands. First, the otitlot can not have a normal number of access locations in an attempt to keep Oakdale clutter free for through transportation. Second, Oakdale has an additional 50 foot setback on the Avenue. Members asked if the pond would accept all the runoff water planned in this area. Bore said it would accept the water with no problem-because it had been designed by McClure- to do this. Surine indicated that she did not think she could make a good decision on this request at this time because she would like to study it. Colvin asked how the streetway could already be in place when the site plans had just been received. Hart explained that his engineer' had inspected the construction of roadway in the subdivision and when- his engineer had asked for information on this work, he had been told that he didn' t need to worry because the work was private work owned by the developer. Colvin asked if Hart were the city engineer, and that our city engineer shouldn' t have checked further into this. Hart agreed that he was the city engineer. Distance between water hydrants was discussed. Fencing on rear of lots on Hickory Court that back into pond was considered for uniformity of appearance. Roberts agreed that he wants a nice look to the area, and would include this fence in the association agreement. Motion Schmidt to recommend approval of the Woodfield Ridge Development PAD for Outlot 2' with accommodation for additional and reviewed items including those of those items discussed for concern by the Planning and Zoning, city council, city engineer, and 2