Council authorizes homeowner to run 2-inch sump outlet to Griffin Brook from Roseland alley
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Summary
Homewood City Council granted a resident permission to extend a 2-inch sump pump outlet through a paper alley behind 1520–1522 Roseland to Griffin Brook Creek, subject to permitting and 811 utility locates.
Homewood City Council on June 16 approved a resident's request to install a 2-inch sump pump outlet line from properties at 1520 and 1522 Roseland through a paper alley to Griffin Brook Creek.
Resident Roger White told the council his earlier outlet under a neighbor's lot was cut during demolition and rebuild, and he has rerouted the discharge to the alley. He asked permission to extend the line roughly 50 feet to the creek so the water would not pond in the alley. Staff and councilors discussed utility conflicts and permitting: a sewer line lies deeper (about 6–8 feet) and power lines are overhead, so the applicant will need a permit and 811 locates before work begins.
A council member confirmed the outlet will discharge clear sump water and not sanitary sewer flows. Staff advised that the work requires a permit; the resident said he will sign paperwork acknowledging that if the city later works in the alley and damages the line he will not hold the city responsible. The council moved and approved the request; the motion was made by Councilor Gere, seconded by Councilor Hardin, and the vote recorded as 5-0.
Staff noted the alley is a "paper alley" that the resident maintains and that the physical distance from the yard to the creek is about 50 feet. Council recommended that the applicant obtain required permits and utility locates (811) before beginning work.
