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PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM - BLOCK VILLA SUBDIVISION - PAVING AND DRAINAGE 1WROVEMENTS TO ROADS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of January 7, 1997: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E',, Public Works Director, , AND Roger D. Cain, P.E. /� l ✓ County Engineer b�L FROM: Michelle A. Gentile, CET Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Paving and Drainage Improvements to the Roads in the Block Villa Subdivision DATE: January 7, 1997 A Public Hearing was held on January 16, 1996 to discuss the paving and drainage improvements to 9th Place and 21st Avenue in the Block Villa Subdivision. During the public hearing some of the property owners were concerned about the canopy of trees at the north end of 21st Avenue. They had asked if there was any way to save these trees. In order to comply with this request staff revised the preliminary design to split the drainage, so that half the subdivision's stormwater would drain to the north and the other half to the south. This eliminated swales near the trees. Also a portion of the road was cross -sloped to eliminate any grading near an area of several small oaks and miscellaneous vegetation. In order to accomplish this drainage pattern, staff had to acquire additional drainage easements outside the limits of the subdivision. Existing ditches were present, but the survey information did not indicate there was legal outfall (drainage easements or right-of-way) to convey the stormwater from the Block Villa Subdivision. On resurvey it appears that the existing ditch is mostly within an existing easement. Staff approached a property owner outside the benefited area over whose property the existing ditch was thought to be, but whose property was not in the benefitted area, and requested a drainage easement. The property owner inquired about having his existing lot split and also if he could have access from 21st Avenue. Staff investigated into the zoning of this property and the ability to have access to 21st Avenue once the lot is split. The Community Development Department stated that the lot, which contains a house on the eastern half, could be split and access could be obtained for the western half from 21st Avenue. This can be accomplished with, or without. the paving of Block Villa. A copy of the Planning Department's memo is attached. Therefore, the property owner granted an easement to the County, being satisfied that he could split the lot and have access to 21st Avenue. Design was finalized, permits obtained and construction was scheduled. Notices were sent to the owners, and in response some of the owners met with staff. Staff advised them of the easement situation and the ability of the neighbor to access 21st Avenue. These owners have objected to the neighbor accessing 21st Avenue and the loss of some trees in doing this and to the fact that the neighbor would be benefitting without being assessed. A letter is attached in the backup stating these owners position. Other owners in Block Villa who are to be assessed want the project to continue immediately, see their letter attached. The owners against the project wish to present their views to the Board in this matter, as staff has not been able to resolve the issues satisfactorily, in their opinion. BOOK.0 JANUARY 14, 1997 20