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Plan Council Minutes 1994 08-02-94 ' ~ PLANNING COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 2v 19949 900 AM CITY HALL, MADISON & JEFFERSON STS. Present were Jim Nanningav Bill Schmanskiv J. T. Johnson, Joe Moorev Phil Brady, Ralph Pfister. Bill Dettmer and Tony Graff arrived at 9:3A. Jim Nanninga reported that the rezoning for Inland and the variance for Bruce & Joyce Best will be discussed at a later mewating. The Stepan application needs lots of research. Jeff Palmquist passed out recommendations for landscaping. it was announced that city alderman do not want trees in the parkway. In the recommendations, paragraph 7.b would not be needed. The developer would be responsible for the trees for 3 years from time of final plat and if lot was sold after that , the builder would be responsible. All trees that died would be replaced with a 3" tree. Sidewalks would be the responsibility of the builder. No final acceptance to developer until sidewalks and trees are in. Jeff Palmquist stated that he liked the City of Wheaton Design Details and Standards for tree planting standards. This could be part of appendix to refer to this diagram. J. T. Johnson would like 7. a of Lannert 's recommendations left in. Jeff Palmquist will give recommendations when trees are to be planted. Permit must show location of trees and sidewalk" Builders must have this information from the developer. All trees would be shade trees and no bushes taller than 3 feet because of intersections. At intersections trees would be planted 30 feet from R.O. W. , Ralph Pfister approved the recommendations on sanitary sewer. Needs specs on air testing. T\/' ing would be better in color" Bill Gchmanski will look up numbers on pressure joints. The City Engineer would be the agent for approval . A definition page is need for I . Q. O" T. Lift stations are not wanted but if they are used , should have options to refer to the EPA Design Standards for fencingv noise control , locked building and identifing electric motors, etc. as they must be explosion proof " It was agreed that most stringent rules should apply. Bill Schmanski recommended that exercising should be done automatically every week. Copies of tapes should be given to the Y. B. S. D, the City and the City Engineer. Natural gas (not propane) for pump station is acceptable" Jim Ne^nninga will put specs for manhole vacuum testing in ordinance. Bill Schmanshi will do research an boots vs. butyl rope. Bill Schmanski will get information on spacing of fire hydrants. Bill Dettmer suggested that hydrants be color coded and that fire department be involved. Also fireman need to know the flow. Joe Moore will contact Mike Hitoemann of the BKFQ. Tony Braff suggested that Jack Price of the fire department be contacted to attend this meeting and could review the plans. Joe Moore would like 200 PSI or approved hydrants. Service coming from main to building should be 200. J. T. Johnson andJoe Moore will discuss ~- - Page 2 Planning Council Minutes August 2, 1994 fire hydrant recommendations. All hydrants must have a prime coat. Phil Brady asked at what point building permits would be issued" It was recommended that it would be allowed after all weather roads were installed and water and sanitary were in" No occupancy until all utilities are in" The exception would be for model homes. All trailers for offices for subdivisions must have a permit. All model homes must have sewer and water" Tony Graff stated that letters of credit must be required that do not expirev cancelable by both parties only. If subdivision is bonded should be 110% of all improvementsv but it is difficult to get the money from bonding. Bill Dettmer stated that he had success with bonding" Width af streets was discussed" It was agreed that 29-31 feet streets were needed. If streets are too narrow there are problems with snt»wplowingv emergency vehicles especially if cars are parked on both sides of street. The cost o+ maintenance of a wider street was discussed. The streets in Prairie Park will be measured. Allowing parking on one side o+ street is not feasible. J. T. Johnson recommends the B612 mountable curb. Bill Schmanski recommends the 39, 3-12 ft. lanes. Utility locations were discussed" Jeff Pmlmquist will bring ADA Standards for sidewalks. Gas should not be in water main site, and be put in l ft. behind sidewalks. Storm manholes and lids should be 2 ft" off sidewalk. Water main should be 6 ft. behind curb" Sanitary sewer on other side of street. Street lights should be kept away from water. Trees should be a minimum of 5 ft. from sidewalk and 8 ft. from curb. Needed are 2 parallel 10 ft. easements, 1 permanent and 1 temporary. Gas should be on sanitary side within 2 ft. of curb. Sanitary should not be under sidewalk. B-boxes should be l -ft. off sidewalk on street side with lights on other side" Jim Nanninga will make drawings for ut11ity locations, roads 29-31 ft. v assuming parking on both sides. Storm sewers were discussed. Bill Gchmanski stated that the required RCP is ok for the present. Allow mastic between sections and butyl on storms. Options should be given and TV' ing should be required. 2" Binders required on roadways. 2-1/2 " harder to roll . Roadways will be discussed at the next meeting. Bill Schmanski feels that 6 is sufficient for streets. Traffic study has been given to the City" Checklists will be helpful , would aid with the specs. . ~ ^� Planning Council Minutes August 21 1994 Page 3 It was recommended that high pressure sodium street lights be used. Alderman Baker wants decorative lights, but there is problem with glare, coverage and tall vehicles. Meeting was adjourned at 11 : 00 AM. Minutes by: