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Town to demand replacement of undersized driveway pipe; homeowner given deadline after occupancy concerns
Summary
Town staff reported earlier notices asking the homeowner to replace a 15-inch ADS driveway pipe with a 48-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP). Staff said the homeowner had an approved final permit but that the drainage pipe still needs replacement; the town will send a 30-day notice and, if unresolved, perform the work and bill the owner.
Town staff told the council they have repeatedly notified a homeowner (building on East/Center Street) that an undersized 15-inch ADS driveway drain must be replaced with 48-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) to ensure proper drainage and to protect public right-of-way drainage.
What staff said
- Staff recapped two prior written or text notices (December 12 and July 23) instructing the homeowner to replace the existing 15-inch ADS with a 48-inch CMP. Staff said they will send a formal 30-day notice requiring the work and will bill the homeowner if the town performs it.
- Council asked whether the final permit included a certificate of occupancy; staff confirmed a county final was recorded (final permit on June 30 per records) but said the drainage condition remains unresolved and jeopardizes the driveway and downstream drainage.
- Staff said the letter will specify the work required and the address (approximate address referenced as 126 North Center in staff notes) and name the builder; the town will give the homeowner 30 days to comply and then proceed to perform the work and bill the owner if necessary.
Ending
Staff asked council to specify language for the letter; council directed staff to prepare the notice, with a 30-day compliance window, and to include billing for town-performed corrective work if the homeowner does not complete the pipe replacement.
