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INTEROFFICE P"EMORANDUM.: 8706-1804 <br /> Drainage Problems - Wildwood Subdivision <br /> June 12, 1967 <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 ( 36" ) 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 4B. <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 />