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Timber Fields subdivision hearing continued after on-site tile found undersized
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Summary
The board continued the Timber Fields two-lot subdivision so the applicant can propose a larger tile and consult neighboring Timberly Place residents about tying to a regulated drain; staff and neighbors said the change could relieve longstanding drainage problems in Timberly Place.
The drainage board continued the public hearing on the Timber Fields subdivision after staff and the applicant reported an on-site tile on the parent parcel that is only 5 inches in diameter and therefore too small for the proposed subdivision.
Seth Johnson, the surveyor presenting the proposal, said the team found a tile on the parent parcel that measured about 5 inches and "deemed too small," and asked for a continuance while they develop a solution. "We are in the process of…I think we've talked to a couple of neighbors on the phone…we're coming up with the solution, and we are here today since that tile was not big enough to ask for, continue to the next public hearing until we can come up with the final…plan," Johnson said.
Staff and board members discussed potentially tying the subdivision drainage to a regulated drain to the west and engaging Timberly Place landowners because that subdivision has long-standing drainage problems. Greg (staff member) noted the existing subdivision is responsible for its roads and drains as a PUD and suggested sizing any replacement tile so it could provide relief to neighboring properties.
Board members granted the continuance to allow the applicant to design a larger tile, consult adjacent landowners, and return with updated plans; the continuance was approved by voice vote. The board directed staff and the applicant to pursue options that avoid negatively impacting Timberly Place and, where feasible, provide mutual drainage benefit.
