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Division Road design work continuing; additional survey, easements and wetland analysis needed
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Summary
Engineers told the committee that final plat work, additional survey and temporary limited easements are required to complete planned ditch-enclosure and drainage improvements on Division Road, and that the work could affect schedule and require outreach to private property owners.
Village staff told the Public Works Committee they need additional survey, temporary limited easements (TLEs) and plat work to advance a planned improvement that will enclose a ditch on the west side of Division Road from Lilacs South to Jefferson Creek.
Kevin Driscoll, village engineer, said the culvert required for the project is larger than initially anticipated and will need more cover, which means some fill will encroach on adjacent private property and require permission or additional easements. "There are ... private drainage easements that exist. Based on the fill, we need to do additional analysis and determine if we need to actually extend the storm sewer and install some field inlets here," Driscoll said. That work could require appraisals, additional plat recording and further resident outreach.
Permitting and wetlands: Staff said the Department of Natural Resources has asked for additional analysis about whether the project can proceed under a general permit or requires an individual permit. A wetland delineation is scheduled for the ditch north of Jefferson Creek and is part of the permitting packet.
Cost and schedule considerations: Kevin Driscoll and staff said the additional work mainly requires internal survey time, design adjustments, and potential appraisals; they characterized the added cost as modest but said the need to secure easements and DNR permit decisions could affect the construction timeline. Staff said they hope to keep construction on track to begin next spring but that the schedule depends on easement negotiations and permit outcomes.
Technical note: Staff explained they plan to use an elliptical ("squashed") culvert shape in at least one location to reduce required cover while maintaining hydraulic capacity.
Ending: Staff reported the project remains a priority, and they will return with finalized plat work, TLE agreements and permit updates before bringing a final construction contract to the Village Board.
