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011 NTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM: 8706_ -1804 <br />Drainage Problems - Wildwood Subdivision <br />June 12, 1987 <br />Page 2 <br />a. The area is poorly drained. <br />b. The drainage easement on lots 15 and 16 has been <br />filled in, and houses constructed._ An attempt is <br />being made to carry runoff around the perimeter of <br />lot 16. <br />C, Springs are present on lot 17. <br />d, Stagnant water is standing in'ditches. <br />e. Odors problems associated with sewer lines._ <br />f. Associated pests such as mosquitos. <br />The - Erosion Control Staff is also concerned about the <br />culvert (3611) under John Breckenridge Drive being too <br />high to provide adequate fall. <br />4. Lots 31, 32 and 47 - Joseph Johnson Court /George <br />Anderson Drive <br />Problems identified include the following: <br />a. Poorly drained drainage easement, Including <br />stagnant water. <br />b. Existence of weeds and pests. <br />C, Odors associated with sewer lines. <br />d. Lot 32 has not been built on and needs to be <br />cleaned up. <br />5. Lots 48 -49 - George Anderson Drive <br />Problems identified include stagnant water in adjacent <br />drainage ditch and the existence of a spring on lot 48. <br />In addition to the above,_ potential problems have been <br />identified as follows: <br />1.- The drainage easements on lots 32 -36 (Joseph Johnson <br />Court) should be monitored since the lots were partially <br />filled. Some property owners have taken steps to deal <br />with problem areas. <br />2. When and if lots 115 -117 are developed, they will <br />require some fill. There are potential drainage problems <br />associated with such filling. <br />The Erosion Control Staff has noted that soils within <br />Wildwood Subdivision are predominantly Georgeville and such <br />drainage problems as are being experienced would not have <br />been anticipated with that soil type. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS <br />The information provided above verifies the existence of <br />drainage problems in Wildwood Subdivision. Specific solutions <br />