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Neighbors press council over drainage, lighting and setbacks for proposed storage-unit site
Summary
Residents and council members questioned a storage-unit proposal after neighbors said dirt and gravel from site work has washed into yards; council pressed the applicant for a drainage plan, setback measurements and fencing, and asked the applicant to meet neighbors after the meeting.
A Veedersburg council meeting on a proposed storage-unit development turned to neighbor concerns over drainage, setback distances and lighting after residents said earthwork had washed into adjacent yards.
At the meeting the chair raised the initial complaint: "The dirt was put down without the soldering being removed, and it has continued to run-in the neighbor's yard. It's made a total mess," the Chair said, adding that the permit for the work had expired and could not be renewed until the issues were resolved. Residents showed photos and video documenting mud and dirt flowing off the site.
The applicant's representative said the site plan includes lighting and plans to work with neighbors. "We do have good plans for 6 lights," the Presenter said. Council members pressed for specifics on setbacks, surface materials and stormwater control after noting parts of the site appear closer than the typical 30-foot residential front setback; one councilmember observed a portion of the proposal showed roughly 13 feet from the right-of-way to a structure.
Council members and staff discussed likely increased runoff where metal roofs and compacted stone replace sod and suggested mitigation such as catch basins, drainage tiles or a short retaining wall on the east side. A councilmember asked whether the project would have 24/7 access and whether the lighting would disturb neighbors; the Presenter acknowledged lighting would be present and said guttering and landscaping would be used to manage runoff.
The council asked the applicant to provide a rough drainage plan and to meet with affected neighbors after the meeting. "If you can work with them, then we can figure it out," the Chair said. The council emphasized it would not renew the permit until the drainage, setback and safety concerns were resolved.
Next steps: the applicant is expected to deliver a drainage concept and setback clarifications to staff and to meet residents for detailed follow-up. The council indicated it will withhold permit renewal until it is satisfied those items are addressed.
