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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT February 25, 1998 Page 2 OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Ric Rudman, Facilities Committee Chairman, Congregation Beth Am, summarized the letter from Beth Am regarding drainage issues. Due to the stalemate that exists over the easement issue, they suggested the following: (1) the applicant will commit to building the detention pond, as approved by the City Engineer, on their property; and (2) with the permission of each of the three neighbors, they will clean out the existing drainage channel on their property. The channel will be cleaned at their expense prior to the construction of the multipurpose center. Scott Schork, project engineer with Brian Kangas Foulk, described the proposed detention basin, in particular, how the design relates to the Buzbee Harding property. He further discussed the safety of the pond, a one time cleaning of the Buzbee Harding pipe,and the maintenance of the basin. Katie Buzbee Harding, 27201 Fremont Road, discussed her letters dated February 20th and 24th noting a history of drainage problems and the 30 inch pipe. She was also concerned with attracting mosquitoes in the detention basin. The Planning Director suggested added wording to the conditions of approval for mosquito abatement measures without the use of any harmful chemicals. Francis Liu, 27241 Fremont Road, asked if there were any future plans to expand and/or maintain the drainage opening at the corner of Arastradero Road and Fremont Road. The assistant engineer stated the Town has no plans to increase that opening. Ted Ansel, 26744 Arastradero Road, Mrs. Freeman's tenant and representative, questioned the detention pond. The Planning Director noted the best drainage solution would be to upgrade the entire creek down to Fremont Road which would take the permission of the property owners, including Mrs. Freeman. This would require drainage easements over the area so it could continue to absorb water from the Congregation Beth Am site. The detention basin is the next option. Mr. Ansel noted that he has lived on the property for a many years, and water has never back flowed onto the Buzbee Harding property. He has not experienced any drainage problems on Mrs. Freeman's property. Regarding the easement request, he stated Mrs. Freeman was opposed to easements. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Cheng felt their only drainage choice was the detention pond. Commissioner Schreiner did not feel this was the best solution, however, if easements cannot be obtained, there is no other recourse. She would like to make certain that it is kept clean with a maintenance agreement. She asked if a fence is needed around the pond. The assistant engineer responded no, although the project engineer has recommended a barrier between the traffic and the basin for safety.