Agenda Date: 07/02/2019
Subject:
Title
Resolution 29-2019: Granting drainage easements on the Cooley Lake property for the Wild Plum Subdivision
Body
Prepared by:
Anastasia Urban, Development Services Manager
PURPOSE:
Does city council support granting drainage easements on the Cooley Lake property for the Wild Plum Subdivision?
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Anastasia Urban, Development Services Manager, Department of Public Works
Additional Presenter(s): N/A
SUMMARY:
The Wild Plum Subdivision is a 105-acre, 95 lot single-family development located in the Town of Columbine Valley, directly west of the Littleton city boundary, and directly adjacent to Cooley Lake. The Cooley Lake property is owned by the City of Littleton and managed by South Suburban Park and Recreation District (SSPRD) and is part of the South Platte Park natural area which serves as a wildlife habitat. Access to Cooley Lake is limited to guided access only. A location map is provided below for reference.
Prior to subdivision the property was operated as a farm and horse pasture, which had eight storm water discharges directly to Cooley Lake. The Wild Plum Subdivision has been reviewed and approved by the Town of Columbine Valley and the storm water infrastructure design is consistent with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) design criteria to provide both storm water detention and storm water quality treatment. This design requires two overland spillways and four pipes/underdrains connected to Cooley Lake. As Cooley Lake is owned by the City of Littleton, easements need to be granted for the construction of these facilities.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
On June 26, 2018, this topic was presented at a council study session in preparation of a formal city council agenda item. As Cooley Lake and the surrounding area is a high-quality natural area, concern of perpetual maintenance and the water quality of Cooley Lake was raised. It was also discussed...
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