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Neighbors press township over detention‑basin retrofit after waiver request for Old Pickering Road site
Summary
Board approved waivers for stormwater setbacks at 1668 Old Pickering Road but neighbors expressed concern that recent repairs (stone and underdrains) cause rapid drainage and limited infiltration; engineers said the work was approved by the conservation district and immobilized weeks ago, and staff will continue monitoring.
The board approved waiver requests tied to a subdivision at 1668 Old Pickering Road that would allow storm‑water retention and infiltration basins closer to structures and wetlands than current standards, citing dimensional constraints on a plan approved two decades ago.
During public comment neighbors and a speaker identified as Mike raised technical concerns about a recent retrofit to the basin in which stone and underdrains appear to channel water quickly out of the facility rather than allow infiltration. Commenters said standing water and mosquito issues have been a recurring problem and asked who is responsible for ensuring the basin meets the ordinance’s infiltration objectives. Township staff and the project engineer replied that the repairs and underdrains were engineered and approved by the conservation district, were commissioned weeks earlier, and had been observed to drain after a recent rain event; staff said they will continue monitoring and report back when satisfied the work meets design expectations.
The board approved the requested waivers (stormwater setback reductions) after staff said the property’s historic approval and site constraints made the variances necessary; engineers reviewed the revised design and the conservation district had required elements before construction.
