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Planning commission conditionally approves Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8; engineers flag drainage and unfinished work
Summary
Commission granted final development-plan approval for Hampton Place Phase 8 with conditions requiring resolution or further evaluation of an unclassified drainage tile near Route 83, substantial completion of road concrete, and a financial guarantee for remaining punch-list items.
The Planning Commission on May 13 conditionally approved the final development plan for Hampton Place Subdivision Phase 8, finding the phase complies with zoning but placing three conditions on plat execution: (1) further evaluation and an acceptable solution for an unclassified pipe along Route 83, (2) substantial completion of roadway concrete, and (3) a performance guarantee to cover remaining punch-list items.
Director Lieber reported Phase 8 covers roughly 28 acres and will contain 55 dwelling units (44 standard single-family lots and 11 cluster lots) with just over 7 acres of open space (about 24.7 percent). The developer selected street-tree varieties and agreed to diversify previously planned monoculture plantings after arborist review.
City Engineer reported multiple outstanding construction items with an indicative value "over a million dollars," including large-scale items such as concrete roadways not yet installed, a sanitary sewer section that failed a pressure test, and the discovery of a drainage tile behind existing homes along State Route 83. The engineer said staff has not yet determined whether the tile conveys stormwater or effluent from leach fields; if the latter, Lorain County Public Health would need to be notified and involved. Engineering recommended the plat not be signed until the drainage tile issue is resolved because solutions could require re-aligning lots or other changes.
Developer representative Jason Fishback said paving was scheduled to begin May 14 and that he expected roadway concrete and cul-de-sacs to be installed by May 29, weather permitting. Several residents spoke during public comment alleging flooding attributable to the development. Resident Jesse Gas said, "Ever since you guys started this project, my backyard has been a lake," and resident Tracy Gass said her sump pump has been running continuously.
After discussion, the commission approved the plat with the stated conditions; roll call shows affirmative votes by commissioners Ali, Toth, Schuman, Abins and Smallwick (5-0). The commission asked staff to require a recorded performance bond addressing outstanding items after the roadways are completed and to confirm that wetland and open-space protections are mapped in HOA documents.
