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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Massey Draw and SJCD (South) Major Drainageway Planning Update Public Meeting Minutes April 5, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Massey Draw and SJCD (South) Major Drainageway Planning Update Public Meeting Minutes April 5, 2005 Page 4 of 4 21, What happened to the South Platte River floodplain in Littleton? Bob Deeds explained that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improved the South Platte River channel through Littleton and wanted to improve the channel all the way to Chatfield Reservoir. Through an act of Congress, funds were approved to purchase the floodplain rather than improve the channel. The floodplain exists and development is not allowed within it. 22, What impact will Centennial Reservoir have on the floodplain? None. It was noted that the dam and reservoir have received approval from the State Engineer's office. 23, On North Tributary of Massey Draw, easement acquisition has been recommended between Carr and Allison streets. Has anyone contacted the property owners? Ben stated that these recommendations will require more detailed study and that no property owners had been contacted, In the area, one citizen commented that there are plugged culverts that cause problems, Alecia stated that the Jefferson County Road and Bridge Department should be contacted, 13. What is the timeline for the improvements? Ben stated that it is up to the county commissioners. Mike Vanatta explained that Jefferson County has a priority list and that the list includes projects for the entire county. To determine the highest priority, issues such as frequency of flooding and extent of damage are considered. 14. Will the process be public and will citizens be able to have input? Ben noted that the masterplan will be published at the end of the summer and that anyone can look at it, purchase one, or make photocopies of selected pages. From the masterplan, a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) will be developed. The UDFCD board holds public hearings, at which comments can be made. The Jefferson County commissioners also hold public meetings. 15. How do you remove houses from the floodplain? It was explained that the improvements decrease the extent of the floodplain, Essentially the floodplain is removed from the houses, not the other way around, There was concern that "removing houses from the floodplain" meant physically moving the houses. 16. Regarding the new development that is taking place south of Chatfield Avenue between Garrison and Carr streets, will the developer be required to implement the recommended detention pond as part of the development? Mike and Alecia Cope explained that the county had not yet accepted the masterplan so the improvements would not likely be required at this time. Mike noted that the Planning and Zoning personnel review plans and their potential impacts to floodplains. In general, developers and people are required to implement the masterplan improvements, if that masterplan has been approved, however, exceptions occur. Following the presentation, and question and answer session, many citizens met one-on-one with the representatives of the project team. cc: Named attendees via e-mail 17, How are drainage easements acquired? Ben stated that the property owner is contacted to find out whether he/she would be agreeable to an easement. The easement provides a right of access for maintenance to be done. UDFCD would turn over the easement to Jefferson County. 18, Is the stormwater fee revenue dedicated to these types of projects? Mike explained that the previous board of commissioners approved the fee but that the newly elected board decided not to implement the fee. Money for these projects comes from the general fund, Ben noted that the general funds tend to have many demands and that stormwater tends to be a low priority. 19. What are the improvements for SJCD (South) Tributary No, 1 at Wadsworth Blvd.? It was observed that the area has stagnant water and dead birds have been found. David stated that a 48-inch culvert is recommended to be added under Wadsworth Blvd. On SJCD (South), it is recommended that a drop structure be installed upstream of the existing culvert and that channel improvements be made. A citizen commented that there appears to be around 20 vertical feet of drop in the reach upstream of Wadsworth Blvd. 20. Does Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have plans to alleviate flooding at SJCD (South) and South Platte Canyon Road? Culvert improvements have been recommended and they would require approval from and coordination with CDOT.