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Canal
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December 2008 Canal Construction
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Canal Construction
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Canal Construction
Although we chose option 2 - culvert the canal vs. Option 3 - move canal 15 feet west , the
Board and homeowners were under the impression that since we had the land and
homeowners wanted more backyard usage that we were culverting and moving west,
hence all the bitching we are hearing from the homeowners. When and how did this all
change?
From what I can tell, the homeowners will be getting a much better product than they previously had.
The average of homeowners will have a very mild swale in the back yard. It is only in a few locations
were a homeowner has an elevation of 17 at the easement next to a catch basin at 13. Most of the
homeowners will only have a 1’ deep swale, which in the 35’ easements is extremely shallow.
Regarding the pipe position/moving it further to the west; we did move the pipe west, albeit only 3-4
feet further west. We did move the pipe over as far as possible. Since the pipe going in is so large,
very large structures (ie catch basins) are warranted. These structures are approximately 9’ wide.
The maximum slope for grading swales/berms/etc is 4:1 or 25%. From the top of the berm (at the
west edge of the 35’ drainage easement) down to the edge of the 9’ structure (Catch Basin) the
slope can not exceed 4:1. The structures could not go over any further to the west, otherwise the
grading would have exceeded the maximum slopes allowed. I understand the concerns of the
residents adjacent to the existing ditch, but when we were contracted to design this system, it was for
the purpose of solving the drainage system concerns (in effort to satisfy the Magistrate). The initial
design was not solely for the benefit of the adjacent homeowners, but for the entire ~600
residents/HOA. Per the meetings we had with some of the adjacent homeowners, we did move the
system as far to the west as possible and raised the structures as best as possible to provide better
back yards. As mentioned in the above comments, more structure could have been added to raise
the structures by an insignificant 0.5’ but would have cost ~$100,000 extra (not including extra fill or
design fees). These additions would be only for the benefit of the adjacent 25 homeowners,
therefore we did not propose this option. Again, our main concern is making sure the drainage
system works effectively and efficiently. We did try to accommodate the flatter backyards as best as
possible, but not to the point where it would compromise the effectiveness of the overall
drainage.
April 2009
Our canal project is FINALLY completed.
With our most recent rains the sod is “greening” up nicely and the rain
runoff is draining as anticipated. No standing water on the entire length
of the canal project. One final hurdle that the Association must pass and
that is our April court date with the Special Magistrate to release us from
our code violation which dates back to November 2001.
Our canal project is FINALLY completed.
With our most recent rains the sod is “greening” up nicely and the rain
runoff is draining as anticipated. No standing water on the entire length
of the canal project. One final hurdle that the Association must pass and
that is our April court date with the Special Magistrate to release us from
our code violation which dates back to November 2001.
UPDATE: May 20, 2009
Our code violation with the City of Coral Springs has been released.
Now on to the “next step”.
At the May monthly meeting the homeowners in attendance were asked
what their intentions were in regard to care and maintenance of the 35 foot
non access easement behind their homes. Each homeowner in
attendance had different views, therefore, a poll is being taken amongst
the 24 affected homeowners about their willingness to maintain the
easement behind their property should the association grant use of some
or all of it to them. The results of that opinion poll would be used as one
piece of information in making our decision and would not necessarily
control the answer. We hope to have all of this resolved within the next two
to three weeks at most.
Our code violation with the City of Coral Springs has been released.
Now on to the “next step”.
At the May monthly meeting the homeowners in attendance were asked
what their intentions were in regard to care and maintenance of the 35 foot
non access easement behind their homes. Each homeowner in
attendance had different views, therefore, a poll is being taken amongst
the 24 affected homeowners about their willingness to maintain the
easement behind their property should the association grant use of some
or all of it to them. The results of that opinion poll would be used as one
piece of information in making our decision and would not necessarily
control the answer. We hope to have all of this resolved within the next two
to three weeks at most.