Hi Jon,
Minimum width of a private easement is 5 feet for a single line. We don’t have a standard for two lines (uncommon) but if plumbing code allows it 6 to 8 feet seems reasonable as long as the pipe size is not too big. In order to connect to the public system the lateral must be ½ the main diameter at the point of connection. If larger than ½ diameter then a manhole is required. If a lateral is ½ diameter or less then it only requires a cleanout at the ROW line on Zepher Way.
A private easement has to be signed by both parties and the City must receive a copy of the recorded document before we can do our final sign off on the project. Once I have an official application then I can apply the correct conditions to give you better guidance. Thanks and I will be out tomorrow.
Regards,
Gerald Fisher, P.E. | Public Works Director
City of Molalla
117 N Molalla Ave. | PO Box 248 |Molalla, OR 97038
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From: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:10 PM
To: Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>
Cc: Andreas Collins <collinsa@aks-eng.com>
Subject: RE: 640 Lakota Lane
Gerald,
We are looking at various routing options for storm and sanitary sewer (see attached). Can you please let me know the minimum allowed width of a combined private storm drainage and sanitary sewer easement? I am wondering if it is possible to route these utilities through the side yards of the existing homes to the north. The client is considering approaching them to ask for an easement.
Thanks,
Jonathon Morse, PE
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
P: 503.563.6151 Ext. 230 | www.aks-eng.com | jonm@aks-eng.com
From: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:29 AM
To: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Cc: Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: 640 Lakota Lane
Hi Jon,
Sorry for the delayed response. Our public works director is out this week and will be returning next week to a full plate. We have open slots for conferences on Thursdays between 2-4. Would that slot on Aug 6 work for you and your client? Otherwise we can work around our schedules during that week.
I will reiterate here that the City’s willingness to allow additional units (from the two allowed) on the flag development was tied to the concept of the parcel being developed as one cohesive project, as presented in the pre-app. If the parameters change, such as one of the southern properties is bought and there is potential to bring ROW up there by way of a subdivision then the conversation is a different one.
Best,
Dan Zinder
503.759.0226
From: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 2:50 PM
To: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: 640 Lakota Lane
Dan,
The Client would like to set up a conference call to discuss his development options for this property. He has a desire to partition this property and would like to discuss any ideas the City might have to get us there. Please invite anyone else from the City that might want to weigh in. If you could send a few dates that work for you, I can coordinate with the Client.
Thanks,
Jonathon Morse, PE
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
P: 503.563.6151 Ext. 230 | www.aks-eng.com | jonm@aks-eng.com
From: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 8:44 AM
To: Chris Goodell <chrisg@aks-eng.com>
Cc: Gerald Fisher <gfisher@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: RE: 640 Lakota Lane
Correct.
The City is willing to work with the additional units as a part of a one lot development. We are not willing to create additional lots as they almost inevitably create future neighbor issues and development challenges.
Dan Zinder
503.759.0226
From: Chris Goodell <chrisg@aks-eng.com>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 3:20 PM
To: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Subject: FW: 640 Lakota Lane
Dan:
Is there no way to divide the house from the remainder of the property?
Thanks,
Chris Goodell, AICP, LEEDAP - Associate
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
P: 503.563.6151 | F: 503.563.6152 | www.aks-eng.com | chrisg@aks-eng.com
From: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 3:14 PM
To: Chris Goodell <chrisg@aks-eng.com>
Subject: FW: 640 Lakota Lane
Jonathon Morse, PE
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
P: 503.563.6151 Ext. 230 | www.aks-eng.com | jonm@aks-eng.com
From: Andreas Collins <collinsa@aks-eng.com>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 3:10 PM
To: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Subject: FW: 640 Lakota Lane
Andreas Collins
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
12965 SW Herman Road, Suite 100 | Tualatin, OR 97062
P: 503.563.6151 Ext. 171 | www.aks-eng.com | CollinsA@aks-eng.com
From: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 3:07 PM
To: Andreas Collins <collinsa@aks-eng.com>
Subject: RE: 640 Lakota Lane
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Hi Andreas,
Sorry I missed your email last week. The City would not want to do a multi-lot flag partition for this development.
Best,
Dan Zinder
503.759.0226
From: Andreas Collins <collinsa@aks-eng.com>
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Cc: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Subject: RE: 640 Lakota Lane
Afternoon Dan,
I just wanted to follow up on my email from last week. We are curious to see if the city would be open to us doing a three parcel partition instead of creating an orphan lot for our project at 640 Lakota Lane. Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks,
Andreas Collins
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
12965 SW Herman Road, Suite 100 | Tualatin, OR 97062
P: 503.563.6151 Ext. 171 | www.aks-eng.com | CollinsA@aks-eng.com
From: Andreas Collins
Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 2:01 PM
To: Dan Zinder <dzinder@cityofmolalla.com>
Cc: Jon Morse <jonm@aks-eng.com>
Subject: 640 Lakota Lane
Dan,
I have a quick follow up question to our conversation. Would a three-parcel partition be an option for this situation? One parcel for each of the multi family unit groups, and one for the existing home? It doesn’t sound like the client would be receptive to including the existing home as a condo plat within the development. Is there any possible scenario where the existing home could be partitioned off to a separate parcel?
Thanks,
Andreas Collins
AKS ENGINEERING & FORESTRY, LLC
12965 SW Herman Road, Suite 100 | Tualatin, OR 97062
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