07-18-03 Fill Dirt Review Committee minutes

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Fill Dirt Review Committee M.es- July 18, 2003 Page 3 e The Committee further discussed the Ordinance. Chuck Engelken noted Section 1 and 2 needed no changes. The committee questioned 3-A - What does site mean? Assistant City Manager John Joerns noted it could be a small lot or a larger acreage area. Chuck Engelken inquired whether or not all permits issued complied with Section 3-A. Robert Cummings advised the committee all permits had complied with Section 3-A. Chuck Engelken inquired why we have had problems if permitted with plan. Bruce Meismer noted the plans were submitted and the permit was issued but the citizens have gone above the limits of dirt authorized in the permit. This is an example of the citizen abusing permit privileges. Bruce Meismer further noted Section 3 needs language about topographical changes to the general lay of the land. Barry Beasley noted the wording in Section 11.03 was good language to work from. Mike Mosteit noted legal needed to review the state stature and determine if our involvement could cause the City any liability. Bruce Meismer noted legal would be reviewing what would be recommended and adopted. Bruce Meismer noted if you change the elevation of the land, you must obtain a permit. Further noting the words "significant change" may need to be included in the ordinance. Debra Feazelle reminded the committee that City Council could adopt an Ordinance with a policy attachment. John Jooms informed the committee Robert Cummings would address detention basin. Mr. Cummings informed the committee staff checked with Flood Control and determined the detention pond is in Deer Park and is part of a larger project. The project is 30% complete and there are 267 working days left in the project. Rain may cause the project to last a year. He also reported the soils report did not turn up anything significant. He stated the fill coming out of the detention pond would also be sued for another project in Sugarland. John Joems informed the committee the information on seeding and sodding was included in the packet for the committee to review. John Joems informed the committee the information on truck weight limits was provided in the packet. He further advised the Police Department and TX Dot have been requested to help with enforcement. John Joems and Robert Cummings the burden of house and pad elevation is on the developer. Information is included in the packet. John Joems informed the committee an overview of current practices was included in the packet.