Minutes-11/06/2002

Tiffm Planning and Zoning Commission November 6, 2002 A regular meeting of the Tiffm City Planning and Zoning Commission was brought to order by Chair Steve Berner, 6: 30 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at the Tiffin Fire Station. Members present: Steve Berner, Melvin Reeve and Mark Petersen. Absent: Terry Richardson and Sandy Huedepohl. Also present: Mayor Glenn Potter, Council Karin Dils and Council Dave Shaffer. Motion Reeve, second Petersen to approve printed minutes. Ayes: Berner, Reeve and Petersen. Absent: Richardson and Huedepohl. Motion carried. Karin Dils explained that development plans for the lot owned by Brian and Wanda McCubbin notates that no open window or opening should be placed below the elevation shown on the plat. Hart Engineering is notifying the McCubbin family of this notation, so that they can review elevations with the builder of the home. It may well be that the basement window is lower than specifications indicate and that Mr. and Mrs. McCubbin will need to look into this matter with the builder. The storm intake between houses on Goldfmch are being connected with a 36" storm pipe that will hook into the beehive in the front of the McCubbin residence, from there to the drainage way on the east side of Roberts Ferry. This storm pipe being installed by Tom Lawrence should alleviate water problems on the front side of the McCubbin property. The retaining wall on the property south of McCubbin lot continues to blow out during heavy rains, the city may have to require removal and replacement with intake and storm culvert in this area. Three options were presented for the Stephans/ Hwy6 intersection. Estimates for the three options were $ 80, 000, $ 230,000 and$ 860, 000. Members agreed that the $ 80, 000 option did not seem acceptable. It was agreed that the complete Hwy 6 study should be moved forward with and this intersection should be one of the first to be considered locations for attention. IDOT requires a 190 straight away approach and a 15 to 1 taper on a 40 mph zone. This will extend westward nearly to Brown Street, which may force a change here. The options also notice problems with the retaining wall located at the northeast quadrant, and also expensive moving of utilities as they are presently located. Planning and Zoning will need to consider if they want primary attention to be eventually given to a proposed Croell Blvd, and secondary attention to Stephans in planning efforts. IDOT has provided the city with approval to proceed on Hwy 6 study work needed. Members agreed that this should study should continue with emphasis of attentionfor Stephans Street. Addition ofpainting requirements as prescribed by IDOT regulations are added to City of Tiffm Design Standards. Copy of additional provided to members.