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Council approves conditional stormwater waiver for former library site
Summary
The Marion City Council approved resolution 32995, granting a conditional waiver of stormwater detention requirements for a proposed mixed-use project at the former library at 1095 6th Avenue. City staff and the project representative explained site drainage constraints and mitigation conditions.
The Marion City Council voted to approve resolution 32995, allowing a conditional waiver of the city’s stormwater detention requirements for a proposed mixed‑use development on the former library site at 1095 6th Avenue. Nick Hatz, representing Shive Hattery on behalf of the Kilbourne Group, asked the council to approve the waiver as part of the project review.
City staff explained the term "conditional" and the mitigation expectations that would attach to the waiver. A staff member said the conditions were designed to keep negative impacts unlikely and require the property owner to "engage in reasonable mitigation efforts" if unforeseen harm occurs. The council heard technical details from a presenter who described drainage patterns on the lot and noted conflicts with existing infrastructure, including a 12‑inch water main and city fiber that would affect where new storm sewer connections could be made. The resolution passed on a voice vote; a dissenting 'no' was recorded while the motion carried.
