Title
10924 Crystal Springs Lane - 2nd Plat of Abrogation
History
Approval of a 2nd plat of abrogation for vacating an additional 50 ft. of an existing conservation easement on the subject property
PETITIONER: Property Owner, Mr. Ari Paxinos
LOCATION: 10924 Crystal Springs Subdivision, Lot 11
PURPOSE: Abrogation of easement to allow in ground pool construction and site grading improvements.
ATTACHMENTS: Plat of Abrogation, Board report 1996-0238 for the approval of a 1st abrogation of a portion of the conservation easement (25 ft. x 160 ft.), aerial images of the property for the years of 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, proposed pool site plan (concept sketch), aerial topography, and plat of survey indicating the location of the residence relative the current conservation easement.
SIZE: 160 ft. x 370 ft., Residential R-1 zoning
DISCUSSION:
This request furthers a previously approved abrogation of conservation easement on the subject property, and attached is the Board Report of that previously approved request- file number 1996-0238. The Owner now requests an additional abrogation of the conservation easement to accommodate the construction of an inground pool. The attached aerial images show the existence of natural areas on the property from pre-construction of the residence, to 2004. The current request for 50 ft. abrogation approval does not impact any trees on the site. The area in question is almost entirely simple turf grass as evidenced by the aerial images.
It appears the original conservation easement (the original easement prior to the first abrogation) covered the rear 250 feet of the 370 foot lot depth. The attached plat of survey shows the front setback and house itself covers a large amount of the remaining, buildable front 120 feet and it is therefore understandable why the 1st abrogation was requested- to allow for use of the rear yard area. Given the slopes on this property (the elevation of the lot drops approximately 25 feet from the rear property line to the house), the rear yard drainage and home flooding has been a difficulty for the resident. The resident has expended substantial cost to manage the amount of runoff received by the property.
The 2nd abrogation will allow for the construction of an inground pool and also permit re-grading of the area beyond the proposed pool. The design premise is to create a drainage swale system to capture the runoff from the north and direct it toward the side yards, away from the residence.
This request does not include approval of the pool site plan. The pool site plan is only included for reference purposes and is subject to Orland Park Development Services Building Division review. Nonetheless, upland areas around inground pools are known to impart substantial ground water flows to the pool. This ground water can be especially problematic for a pool designed to utilize a plastic liner system. A drain tile system for the pool may be necessary to avert pool liner problems associated with groundwater.
This is now before the Village Board for consideration and to authorize the Village to sign the plat of abrogation.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the plat of abrogation of conservation easement area as identified on the plat (50 ft. x 160 ft.) for Lot 11 Crystal Springs Subdivision, prepared by Thomson Surveying Ltd, Project Number 4089, dated 12-6-07 subject to the following conditions:
1. No grading shall occur within the drip line of trees and the drip line of trees shall be protected by perimeter fencing to deter disturbances.
2. Appropriate erosion control measures shall be implemented on the site prior to site work commencement, in order to protect the storm sewers and streets.
3. A pool site plan shall be submitted to Development Services Building Division for review. The site plan shall incorporate a subsurface drain tile system to protect the pool liner, depending on the design of the pool.
And
I move to authorize the Village to sign the Plat of Abrogation of Conservation Easement prepared by Thomson Surveying Ltd., dated 12-6-07, Project No. 4089.