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L1MBIRD Andrew
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Janet Tong [mamatong4@yahoo.com]
Wednesday, November 14; 2007 1:56 PM
L1MBIRD Andrew .
RE. Case number SUB2007-00027
Thank you for your reply and keeping me informed. I will share .this infoqnation with my
brother and my parents.
Janet Tong.
--- LIMBIRD Andrew <alirnbird@ci.springfield..or.us>
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> Ms. Tong: The information that was submitted by the developer
> indicates that all on-site drainage is to be collected through roof
> downspouts and vegetated swales, and then directed to private storm
> drains that run under the shared driveways. From there, drainage will
> be piped directly to the City's underground storm s~wer system. Staff
> have visited the site previously and agree with the developer's
> assessment that there are minimal elevation changes on the site (ie.
> it is almost level). It does appear that some fill was placed along
> the east and south eq.ges. of the ,property. Some minor grading of these
> areas will probably be necessary to ensure drainage is appropriately
> managed on the si~e.
>
> The developer's plans show that-the hous~ building pads are to be
> approximately a foot (12") higher than the bottom of the vegetated
> swales. The building pads are shown at or near the existing
> elevations on the site. Based on this informa~ion, I would estimate
> that a small amount of excavation will be necessary to install the
> drainage swales.
> The City's Development Code requires that - upon- installation of the
> stormwater management facilities - drainage originating from the
> development 'site shall not affect other adjacent, properties.
>
> In the event that drainage problems persist, it may be due to
> conditions on your parent's property and not because the adjacent
>- development site is directing drainage across the property line.
> Remedial measures may ,
> be required to capture drainage and direct it to the curb or
:> underground storm sewer pipes. If you have specific drainage
:> ,concerns, you may wish to ~ontact the City's Public Works Department
:> at 726-3753. You are also welcome to view the-developer's plans at
> the, City's Development Services Department in Springfield City Hall.
? Please contact me by email or call
> 726-3784 to set up an appointment. Thanks
>
;, Andy Limbird
> City of Springfield
>
> ----~Original Message-----
> From: Janet Tong [ma~lto:mamatong4@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:33 PM
> To: LIMBIRD Andrew
> Subject: RE: Case number SUB2007-00027
>
> Is there anything in the plans for the development of this property
> regarding the elevation of ' the lot?
>
> Why I ask is that a previous owner of this property was,paid to allow
> many dump truck loads of dirt to be dumped which resulted in elevating
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> that property.
> Thus the water table was affected and said water accumulates on my
> parents property, flooding it in the winter time.
>
> Janet Tong
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