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Preliminary drainage plan for Southern Hills subdivision submitted; septic rules may force larger lots
Summary
Staff reported Morley and Associates submitted a preliminary drainage design for the proposed Southern Hills subdivision and said Health Department septic requirements may require larger lots or fewer houses; independent engineer Lyle will review and the item is expected on August's agenda.
Officials reviewed preliminary engineering work for the proposed Southern Hills subdivision and warned that onsite septic restrictions could require changes to lot sizes and reduce the number of houses planned.
Staff member (Speaker 3) said Morley and Associates emailed an electronic version of a preliminary drainage design and provided a paper copy for the office. "They did send me an electronic version of the preliminary drainage design," the staff member said, adding that the plan set and a cover letter were made available for committee review. He said the subdivision plans will be sent to Lyle, the independent reviewer/engineer, for technical review and that the developer asked to appear on next month's agenda.
Chair (Speaker 2) described the proposal as "in the very preliminary stages" and said septic systems for the subdivision must be individual systems approved by the Health Department based on soil tests. Chair Speaker 2 said, "So that may mean adjustment of lot sizes, you know, less houses, whatever, to make it." Staff member Speaker 3 clarified that stormwater review and septic approval are separate tasks: "Lyles stormwater, septic's Misty."
Why it matters: Health Department approval for onsite septic fields can change lot layout and housing density; engineering review of drainage is intended to reduce flood risk and meet local stormwater rules. Lyle, the independent reviewer, has received the materials and will report back to the committee. The applicant and their engineer have asked to be placed on the August agenda for formal discussion.
No formal land-use approvals, votes, or ordinance actions were recorded in the provided segments. The committee discussed procedural next steps and review assignments; the developer's plans remain at a preliminary stage pending soil tests and the independent engineering review.
