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Home My WebLink AboutEQUESTRIAN HEIGHTS S-6875 (x-ref: S6258) _~ D at u m_Eng ij~ eerlng_ & Surveying, Inc. (907) 563-3'142 4500 Business Park Blvd, Datum Building "'11"0... Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Oanuary~ 28,' i~1987 ~ Robert W. Robinson Department of Health & Human Services Municipality of Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska Subj: Barw~rian Heights SubDivision Case S 6875 (Equestrian Height Phase 1). Dear Mr. Robinson: Ba~,ed on our discussion last week, I?'~h~Ve'~decided~,to~Dla'cb'~a' note'on, , t e-~ .......... ~: , ' .~ ~@lat,a~er,,t~,l~g.~o,ten~t~a]~?buyers,~cha~..on site sewer erm~ts must be oD~a~neo ~n accoroance w~sn ~ne~new ord'~nance. I have also submitted ~ ~6~ ~xte~sion agreement application to AWWU. Although. there are no conditions of approval on the Phase i portion of the plat specifically requiring DHHS 'a~proval I am- transmitting herewith a copy of the proposed plat for your ~review. We are eubmitting this for final recordation in the next two or three days. Since time is short I would appreciate you telephoning me with any further comments that you might have. ~y phone number is: (907) 563-3142. Please advise Jerry.~aver that all preliminary plat conditions have been met. Ed McMillan, P.E. President FM/dm ARunicipalitYo Anchorage P.O. Bt..,,-, 196650 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 996'19-6650 (907) 264-4111 TONY KNOWLES. MA YOR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICI~S :March :1.7, ,1986 ~ ~ Mr. Ed Mc Millan, President Datum Engineering and Surveying, Inc. ~ f~ , 4500 Business Park Boulevard ~,-~0fff F, S-'(o~ f8 Datum Building "B" ~/-~ Anchorage, Alaska 99~ ~ject.~ S-68~ian- lleights Subdivision This will continue correspondance on the captioned subdivision ending with your letter dated March 3, 1986 requesting our consideration of a community wastewater collection and disposal system in lieu of individual on-site septic systems. On Friday, February 28, 1986, we meg in my office and discussed this proposal in considerable detail. I find it to be surprising and ironic that (1) I suggested that consideration be given to a community wastewater disposal system in 1983 and (2) after so much titae, effort and money has been spent in appealing the Platting Board's disapproval, you are now proposing an alternative that would probably have precluded the disapproval in the first place. Notwithstanding the above, I have reviewed your tentative proposal and have discussed it with a number of different persons and agencies, and submit to you the following commeuts: 1. I have no specific objections to the concept of a community wastewater gathering and disposal system serving the 13 questioned lots. 2. Referring to Exhibit A to your above referenced letter, the tentative location of the community disposal site does not appear to provide adequate eeparation between the alternate areas, and does not appear to have the required 100 foot separation front the existing surface drainage area. 3. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation(ADEC) has the final and ultimate authority for the issuance of permits to construct and to operate a community wastewater disposal system. In discussing your proposal with Bruce Erickson(ADEC), he indicated a serious concern with having the entire subdivision(all 40 lots) served by a community system. Mr. Erickson also indicated that before he would fnrnish his opinion on your proposal, he would have to review your design criteria. Mr. Ed Mc Millan, President Datum Engineering and Snrveying, March 17, 1986 Page Two Prior to the Municipality of Anchorage or ADEC reaching any preliminary decision on your proposal, an amended Judgement or letter of non-objection should be obtained from Judge J. Justin Ripley agreeing with your proposed alternate to his judgement. The major concerns of this department, with your proposal are two fold, namely (a) who will have the final authority, responsibility and liability of the operation, maintenance, and repair of the system and (b) will the some- what limited area proposed for the wastewater disposal site adequately handle the estimated 6,825 gallons of wastewater per day(13x3.5xi50) without adversely effecting the integrity and level of the existing shallow ground-- water table. It would appear that if you intend to further pursue the community wastewater system concept, yos should first address the above items. Sincerely, Robert W. Robins~ Environmeutal Engineer RWR/ljw cc: Jerry Weaver, Community Planning Department Bruce Erickson, State of Alaska, D.E.C. Judge J. Justin Ripley -L~ Datum Eng.ineering_ & Surveying, Inc. (907] 563.3,142 4500 Business Park Blvd. Datum Building '"B" Anchorage, Alaska 99503 March 3, 1986 Robert W. Robinson Division of Environmental Health P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, AK 99519-6650 Re: Bavarian Heights Development, Case S6875 Dear Robbi: As we discussed last Friday, we have developed an alternative to the on-site sewer systems in conjunction with the underdrain system. We believe this will be more economical to construct and more reliable to operate. We are proposing that the on-site leach fields on the 13 questionable lots 'and possibly all 40 lots be eliminated° The septic tanks would remain on .each individual lot, however, a standard collection system meeting Municipality and DEC requirements would be constructed and drained by gravity to a community leach field. The leach field would be constructed on property now owned by Gene Brooks. It is Mr. Turners intent, however, to purchase the property and transfer 'it to the homeowners association. The soils data that we have and our discussions with adjacent 1.and owner, Mr. Gene Brooks, indicates that there is a good chance that we can come to an agreement and construct the system. This would eliminate the necessity of an underdrain and e)~m~a~e ~Oy~.~ed.~..delay platting .and .market i ng of the 13 quest J onablp., l ors. ~!h~:gei'e6610:S~iJ'~j)~p~ one?for Lservi ng .jUSt~the: 13 1 otsi but 'al so, ~ anoth~i~i ~6~'~!~i:f6~*'S~:i'~'~i:~l~]i~OJ loff~'and inEorporating the't()~qots.-in'MrF~'Gene'Br6oksproperty?'OL[~ cli6nt has had some preliminary discussions with the adjacent landowner, however, until we know that the concept is acceptable we are hesitant to continue negotiations with him. I have discussed this concept for the 13 lots with Mr. Jerry Weaver and requested that if we did develop the project in this fashion that the underdrain system can be eliminated and the waiting period for the 13 lots could be waived. Mr. Weaver has advised me that he has no problem with waiving these conditions of approval provided the new design concept is, infact, a better one and if your department does concur and provided it meets DHHS and DEC requirements. Robby Robinson March 3, 1986 Page 2 From your last discussion it appears the concept is a good one. We would like a letter in that regard so that we can proceed with additional soils testing and final design, and then seek final approwll from your department. .We are proceeding now with other phases of the project and anticipate construction this summer. Very truly yours, .ENGI~qEERIN~ p SURVEYING~ Ed McMillan, P.E. President INC. EM/jg cc Rex Turner Jerry Weaver IN TNE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE BRIDGER ENTERPRISES Appellant, HUNICIPALIT¥ OF ANCHORAGE ASSEHBLY/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Appellee. Zase No, 83-8313 Civil JUDGMENT On April 4, 1985, the Court, the Honorable J. Justin Ripley presiding, heard oral argument on the issues raised by the lppellant and the responses thereto by the Appellee. The Court, I[having considered the pleadings to date, the file, the briefs and ~aving considered the exhibits and affidavits filed herein ruled ~rom the bench the Platting Board would be ordered to issue a ~lat to th~ Appellant based upon certain conditions and that the arties could agree to to inclusion of certain other conditions )r the Court .would later resolve those conditions not stipulated ~o by the partie~. The parties have entered into a stipulation setting 5orth the Courtls fi.ridings and conclusions and the agreements of :he ~arties concerning those matters not specifically ruled upon ~y th~ Court. As a result of the foregoing, iT IS ORDERED, ADJUOGED AND DECREED that: 1. The Appellant is determined to be the prevailing party to this appeal based upon a finding by the Court that tbe record as a whole lacks substantial evidence forming a reasonable ~asis for refusal of preliminary pla~ approval by the Plstting Board for the Municipality of Anchorage. 2, The Platting Board for nchorage shall, at its next regular resented with the Judgment of the Court, the Municipality of meeting after being approve the plat which s attached to this Stipulation and the Judgment subject to the below listed conditions. Approval shall be immediate and without tbe necessity of further public hearings or Board deliberation except for the purpose of approving said plat. 3. Approval of the attached plat shall be preliminary plat approval and the Platting Board shall issue a final plat upon Appellant's completion of the conditions for final plat approval as set forth in the Stipulation entered into by the )arties on this Judgment bases thereon. 4. The development described in the attached plat ~hall be carried out in two phases: the first involving the levelopment of 27 lots (out of a total of &O lots) which lots iii have no high water table problems and which lots are onsidered dry lots; the second phase involving the remaining 13 lots which do have a groundwater problem, It shall not be /!necessary to have completed both phases prior to issuance of Ifinal plat approval on phase I of this development project. At ~uch time as the conditions for final plat approval have been :ompleted for phase I, final plat approval shall be granted by ;be Platting Board for the Municipality of Anchorage, even though :be conditions for final approval of Phase II have not yet been ~atisfied. At such time as Phase ! has been completed and a final plat bas been approPed and recorded, Appellant shall be tee to convey any or all of the 27 lots comprising Phase I of he development. No further public bearings s~all be required for final plat approval of either Phase ]i or Phase II. At such time as the additional conditions of final plat approwal for Phase Il, such final approval shall be granted by the Pla~ting Board for the Municipality of Anchorage. 5. The specific conditions under which a preliminary ilat shall issue'and which shall be successfully completed for 2 eceived a copy of ~nt on the ~-- day T- 1985 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE BRIDGER ENTERPRISES ) ) Appellant,) ) MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE ) ASSEMBLY/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ) ) Appellee. ) ) ]ase No. 83-8313 Civil STIPULATION COi,IE NOW the parties to this appeal and enter into the following stipulation pursuant to certain orders of the Court and agreement between the parties. On April 4, 1985, the Court, the Honorable J. Justin Ripley presiding, heard oral argument on the issues raised by the liAppellant a.d the responses thereto by the Appellee. The Court, ~aving considered the pleadings to date, the file, the briefs and ~aving considered the exhibits and affidavits filed herein ruled lrom the bench the Platting Board would be ordered to issue a ~lat to the ~ppellant based upon certain conditions and that the arties could agree to to inclusion of certain other conditions the Court would later resolve those conditions not stipulated to by the parties. Based upon the Court's r~ling and negotiations between the parties, the parties now stipulate as follows: 1. The Appellant is determined to be the prevailiag ~arty to this appeal based upon a finding by the Court that the ~ecord as a whole lacks su~stantial evidence forming a reasonable basis for refusal of preliminary plat approval by the Platting ilar shall issue and which shall be successfully completed for ~hase I are as follows: a. Resolving utility easements; b. Obtaining a wetlands permit from the Corps of Engineers, if required. c. Providing a soils report from a registered soils engineer indicating which lots may require engineered foundations, and placing an appropriate note on the plat. d. Resolvi~%g drainage and drainage easements with n need for footing drains, and !jturnarounds with Public Works Engineerzng. 5nter~ng into a subdivision agreement for: (1) Creation of Appellant's Community Water {ystem. i (2) Subdivision agreement to construct all interior standards, (3) Nor thfield Drive to suburban access ~tandards from the subdivision to Rabbit Creek Road (strip avi,,g onl?); 6, The specific conditions under which a preliminary lat shall issue and which shall be successfully completed for 'base II are as follows: a. Completion of conditions a through j, IVIUNIClPALITY OF ANCHORAGE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Health Division CASE REVIEW WORKSHEET CASE NUMBER: 86-12 [3ATE BECEIVED: October 26, 1988 SUBDIVISION OR PROJECT TITLE: Equestrian Heights Subdivision Agreement - COMMENTS DUE BY: November 21, 1988 2 Year Time Extension ) PUIJL.IC WATER AVAILABLE ) COMMUNITY WATER AVAILABLE COMMENTS: ' //~///~ ) PUBLIC SEWER AVAILABLE 71-014 (Rev. 5/83) October 6, 1988 Mr. Howard Mulanax Public Works/Private Development Municipality of Anchorage P.O.Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6650 RE: SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT EXTENSION EQUESTRIAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 86.12 OEC 0 7 1988 Dear Mr. Mulanax: My subdivision agreement for Equestrian Heights Subdivision expires February 16, 1989. At this time, I am requesting an extension to at least February 16, 1991. As you are well aware, the Anchorage economy has not been aimed toward's the Developer. We feel that this is changing and the building of new single family ho~m_e~.s___~.i_~., be on the increase. ~- .................................................. ~ .... .'--~ ~ ~ We are exploring two new sewerage treatment scenarios 'that have been introduced by EPA. With this system, we will not have to / install the curtain drain system. My engineer has had preliminary / talk.s with Mr. Robinson and this system seems 'to have great // ~--~_[Lrx~n~ s e .~_ .~ - Enclosed is our check for $350.00 for 'the public hearing fees. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Thank you for your time and consideration. RLT/ms Enclosure Rexf6rd L. Turner P.O. Box 3489 Palmer. ;daska 99645 I1!-~i .I! II 1! I~'i' I'i :- i t Iii Mary M. WeisI~eim 6301 E. 142nd StreeL ~ P.O. Box 110189 Anchorage, Alaska 99511 November 17, 1988 Municipality of Anchorage Department of Planning P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, Alaska 99519 Attention: jerry Weaver Platting Officer ~e: Case 86-12 · Equestrian Heights Subdivision ~ Agreement - Rexford Turner 2 Year Time Extension - 50.09 acres Dear Jerry: I am in receipt of the Notice of Public Hearing of the Municipality of Anchorage platting Board, scheduled for December 7, 1988 at 7:30 P.M; at the Z.J. Loussac Library, Assembly Hail,"to consider the extension of 2 years on the above described property (Case 86-12). I am a little confused bhat this case is coming before the Platting Board again, as the last information from the Municipality of Anchorage platting Board that I have received, was a letter written by you, Jerry Weaver, to Bridger Enterprises, that is dated January 15, 1986 in which you, jerry Weaver state in paragraph two that Phase I expires on February 30, 1987 and ' FeD y 30 1988. I have received nothingelse in the Phase II expires on .~ruar ' esumed, that since I did not receive any mail that shows Bridget Enterprises requesting an extension of the February 1988 deadline until no~ I ~[,, aOline and nothing after that 30. ~ the ~ebrua-~ 30, 1988 de correspondence before time until now about an extension, and there has been no construction done on the above described subdivision since the Judgement by the Honorable J- Justin Ripley, dated August 30, 1985, Case # 83-8313 Civil, and your letter ~s+her~tofore mentioned dated January 15, 1986, stating the expiration dates of February 30, 198~ and February 20, 1988, 'that this Judgement by Judgg Ripley was null and void. If this is not the case, which I presume is not since I have Hearing on the above described subdivision received the Notice of Public the Platting as set for December 7, 1988~ then I would stronly hope that Board would not grant this extension, since in my opinion, Judge Ripley should never have given Bridget Enterprises a Judgement and Stipulation on the Platting Board's action for Case S-6875, Bavarian Heights Subdivision, in the first. ~lace. Not only that, but I would like to know why I did not receive any notice, by mail, of an extension of this Judge~ent, referred to above dated August 30, 1985, to extend the time from 2/30/87 and 2/30/88, 'Page 2 Jerry Weaver, Platting Officer November 17, 1988 to December 7, 1988 when this Judgement and the Stipulation expired February 30, 1988 and no notice was mailed until now to extend this Judgement as referred to above. My feelings for this subdivision not being granted an extension is that it never should have been granted by the Platting Board on April 20, 1983, which it was denied, and it surely never should have been granted by a judge.- merit by a judge, who obviously does not know about land uses on the hillside. This property is on the Wesland Plan of the Municipality and Federal govern- ment and in no way should be considered by the Platting Board, the Assembly or a judge for cluster housing. All of tile residences bordering this land are on at least an acre and a quarter (1~ acres) and 'they are all suffering from the expense of having to put in from 2-5 septic systems and 1-2 wells. Surface water can be found on most of the property located all around the aforementioned subdivision that you propose to grant an extension to build roads and houses. It is a known fact that this area around the aforementioned subdivision has been underground springs and artesian wells, Equestrian Heights has an artesian well and i am sure many underground springs. I am opposed to any of the central septic systems that Bridger Enterprises has come up with because I do not feel that they wi1! not pollute the area and especially pollute Gold Creek that its head waters originate on the said 50.09 acres of Equestrian Heights Sub., and said creek runs down through the Rabbit Creek area to'Rabbit Creek and then out to Potters Marsh. I am especially concerned about my well being polluted and the wetlands to the east of my lot. I do not think that the community can afford to have Gold Creek, Rabbit Creek and Potters Marsh polluted. We still have not cleaned up Campbell,Creek for the same reason. Lets not make a mistake ~ike that one again as it takes lots of tax dollars, which we do not have at the present time, to clean up stupid mistakes. I am also opposed to tile three (3) wells operating to supply water for central water supply for this cluster housing development. I feel that if a central water system for the above mentioned subdivision were to be used, that said system would put a greater hardship on the residences in the area since they are suffering now with lack of water. Almost all of the residences in my area cannot use water in the home for showering if water is being used ~n another part of the residence. There are residences in the area tllac have Ilad a decrease in the flow of their woter just sinco Melinda View Sub. starting building homes in that area and on site wells being drilled. This subdivision is West of Pickett Street South. I am opposed to the ma]or construction of 142nd Street East of Pickett Street as it is only to service 2 lots of the above mentioned subdivision. I serve as a board member on the Birch Tree - Elmore Limited Road Service Board, and we are concerned with the traffic and present condition of Pickett Street North to 142nd Street, and then down west on 142nd Street to Buffalo, and out North to Dearmond Road. Especially, the bridge on Buffalo. 142nd Street West to Buffalo is a dangerous road with a dangereous intersection at Goldenview North and 142n Street. I would not Page 3 Jerry Weaver, P~atting Officer November 17, 1988 like to see approximately 80 more vehicles using this access, because the above described road will not handle such a load. Since, the schoo! bus pick up for this area for elementary, junior high and high schools is at the corner of Goldenview and Azalia, there are several children walking on Pickett Street south to 142nd SLreet East,down 142nd Street to Goldenview and south on Goldenview to Azalia, three-quarters mile (3/4) to a mile on this dangereous road and dangereous curve at the intersection of 142nd St. and Goldenview, that you are proposing to grant some 80 more vehicles I know that tile plat shows Northfield Drive as access for the aforementioned subdivision, but most of the cluster housing is on the corner of Pickett St. and NorthField and the corner of Pickett Street and 142nd Street. I know the people living there will use Pickett Street to 142nd Street East and down 142nd Street west to Buffalo and out north to Dearmond Road, because it is Faster. I know this, because I use 142nd Street west to Buffalo and out north to Dearmond Road because it is faster~!$ I am also very concerned about the loss of trees and foliage on the proposed 50.09 acre subdivision because of the wind barrier that said trees and foliage provide for the area. When Melinda View Subdivision was approved and the construction of homes began, they had to remove several trees. When the next strong wind came that a'rea lost several trees and roofs. We have I~ad very little wind damage in the surrounding area of the above mentioned subdivision i.e. Equestrian Heights, and I fee! that it is due to the heavily wooded area on this property, i know that they will have to clear this land of several trees and Fo!iage to be able to put in the cluster housing that they propose. My other concern about this subdivision is the wildllife. Fhis land is definite!y a moose range. I have several moose that frequently roam my property and do so year round. There are other wildlife in the area that use the wetlands east of my !ot and south down to Equestrian Heights for there water supply. Last summer we had several bear that stayed in this area most of the summer. The wetland that I above mentioned, is really a swamp. It has surface water standing year-round and in the spring !t is like a iake. We have several ducks and geese, and seem to be gert!rig more each year, that are nesting in this wetland area in the spring and summer. As far as I am concerned, this property should never have cluster housing,or any housing as far as that goes, because is is considered wetland with very litt!e useable high ground. There are test ho!es on this property tba~ hold lots of water year-round. My adv!ce is that tl~e Municipa!!ty buy this !and For either a park or a reserve. Mr. Turner, has tried since March 7, 1979, to subdivide th!s property and I would think that he and ~he Municipality of Anchorage wou!d final!y come to the conclusion that this land is no~ subdividab!e for acre and a quarter (i'A acre), two (2) acre and especia!!y not cluster housing. I thank whomever has taken the time to read this rather lenghty Page 4 Jerry Weaver, Platting Board November 17, 1988 letter and I hope that the Platting Board members will take the time, before the hearing on December 7, 1988, to drive out to this property and take a look at it for themselves~ and research information given or not given on any proposed septic system (and its close location to Gold Creek), the water tables in the area, the road situation, the Wetland Plan of the Municipality of Anchorage and the Federal government, the trees and foliage, and the wildlife, before granting an extension on this 50.09 acre subdivision called Equestrian Heights. I would also like to have a letter, in the mail, from the Planning Oepartment, as to why the Judgement dated 8/30/85 was not null and void because tile expiration of construction on this property had expired as of February 30, 1988 according to Jerry Weaver's letter to Bridget Enterprises dated January 15, 1986. I plan to testify at the hearing on December 7, 1988 or you can use this letter as my testimony regarding the extension of 2 years on the above captioned subdivision agreement. I will see you at the hearing. Best Regards, Mary M. Weisheim, Lot 2, Kijik Subdivision, 6301 E. 142nd Street cc: Jim Barnett, Assemblyman Joe Evans, Assemblyman Mike Szymanski, Representative Richard Weinig Pat Abney Mayor Tom Fink Jim Zawacki Area G ltalo Jim Putman, Rabbit Creek Comm. Coun. Municipal Attorney .,/ ~E~ Datum Engineerln_g_ & Surveying, Inc. (907) 563-3'~ 42 4500 Business Park Blvd. Daturn Building "B" Anchorage, Alaska 99,503 Robert W. Robinson Division of Environmen P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, AK 995119-6650 Re: Bavarian Heights Development, Case S6875 Dear Robbi: As we discussed last Friday, we have developed an alternative to the on-site sewer systems in conjunction with the underdrain system. We believe this will be more economical to construct and more reliable to operate. We are proposing that the on-site leach fields on the 13 questionable lots and possibly all 40 lots be eliminated. The septic tanks would remain on .each individual lot, however, a standard collection system meeting Municipality and DEC requirements would be constructed and drained by gravity to a community leach field. The leach field would be constructed on property now owned by Gene Brooks. It is Mr. Turners intent, however, to purchase the property and transfer it to the homeowners association. The soils data that we have and our discussions with adjacent land owner, Mr. Gene Brooks, indicates that there is a good chance that we can come to an agreement and construct the system. This would eliminate the necessity of an underdrain and eliminate any need to delay platting and marketing of the 13 questionable lots. I have enclosed 2 layouts, one for serving just the 13 lots, but also, another layout for serving all ~0 lots and incorporating the 10 lots in Mr. Gene Brooks property. Our client has had some preliminary discussions with the adjacent landowner, howew!r, until we know that the concept is acceptable we are hesitant to continue negotiations with him. I have discussed this concept for the 13 lots with Mr. Jerry Weaver and requested that if we did develop the project in this fashion thai; the underdrain system can be eliminated and the waiting period for the 13 lots could be waived. Mr. Weaver has advised me that he has no problem with waiving these conditions of approval provided the new design concept is, infact, a better one and if your department does concur and provided it meets DHHS and DEC requirements. Robby Robinson March 3, 1986 Page 2 From your 'last discussion it appears the concept is a good one. We would like a letter in that regard so that we can proceed with additional soils testing and final design, and then seek final approval from your department. We are proceeding now with other phases of the project and anticipate construction this summer. Very truly yours, ENGI}~EERIN~ & SURVEYING, Ed McMillan, P.E. President INC. EM/jg cc Rex Turner Jerry Weaver i~. LJ~x)ralor¥ .arid Geo_te._chnk:al Engineerin~ PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS GENERAL I~ VELOPHENT IPLATE1 O 11.5 LOG OF TrsT EQUIPMENT dD 690B Backhoe ELEVAT ON .DATE 7/14/83 Dro~m PEAT, PT, Free water observed at 2' while digging and on August 2 19EI3 · Grey S LI¥ GRAVELLY SAND, SM, F-3, we1 B 7.9 Brol~ SANDY GRAVEl., GP, NFS wet to saturate(I, random cobbies 10.2 14.0 I0- 15- Grey SILTY GRAVELLY SAND, SH. F-3 saturated Total depth of Test Pit - 15,O' Water level sheathing installed LOG Of: TEST ~chanlcal Analysis ~er~olltlon Test B 3.4 D 8.6 F 14,0 EQUIPMENT dO 690B Backhoe E k EVAI ION. ORGANIC MAT, PT, F-4 Bro~ ORGANIC SILT, OL, F-4 Rust SILTY SANDY GRAVE~, GM Brown SANDY GRAVEL, GP, NFS moist to wet DATE 7/14/83 Tan SILTY GRAVELLY SAN[), SH, F-3 moist, very dense Tan SANDY SILT, HL, F-4 moist, some gravel, random cobbles F 14.1 J IVi L,., .,, ,.o,,,,., $ollm t,~boratorv and Geolechnlcal Engineering ~ r~o. 81-149. O~ APpr. Dine_ 15- Anchorage Tota) del)th of boring - 15.5' Water )evel shoathln9 installed LOG OF TEST PiT RABBIT CREEK ~15 GENERAL DEVELOPHENT Alaska PLAIE 02 12.3 :Ilar, Ion Test F 11.2 F 16.0 A 4.5 10, 15. 1,5.1 Diction Test ,enlc&l Anllysts F 18.~ F 17.1 G 21,7 P 1lYe1 the&thing Instilled 6o1~ I.abo~nlor~ and Geotechnlcnl Engineering 81-34g.0~ , ...... 15. LC)C, OF lES1 PIT 3 EQUIPMENT dB 6g0B Backhoe ELEVATION DATF Brotm PEAT. PT. F.,4 Rust SILTY GRAVELLY SAND, SM Tan SILTY GRAVELLY SAND, SK, F-3 Drown SANDY §RAYEI., GP, NFS moist, random cobbles Tan SANDY SILl, ML, F-4 moist, some gravel, random cobbies, dense Brown SAND. SP-SH, F-2 moist, some thin SILT lenses No free water' observed Water level sheathing installed -- lotal depth of Tes~E.i,~ - LUL.~ EQUIPMENT ELEVAT ON, dD 690B Backhoe DATE 1/141a3 Brmen ORGANIC HAT, PT, F-4 Tan SILTY GRAVELLY SAND, SH, moist, roots Tan SILTY GRAVELLY SAND, SM, F-3 random cobbles Tan SANDY SILT, ML, F-4 moist, dense to very dense, trace gravels and cobbles Tan SANDY SILT, Mt., F-4 moist, more SAND less GRAVEL No free water observed Totel depth of Test Pit · 16.5' LOG OF TEST PIT RABBIT CREEK t!5 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLATE 03 TR ~ 5 14 t3 12. TR :E~ N WeOI)---- 7 AREA MAP S-6875 · · ii I Ii nlIIImI~liDii la proposed Vacations I$ la la 14 13 12 II 3 2 500 1000 I I FEET Figure 30.-- Gonur,'ilized landslope and se[Ii]hunt tllickness near mountain front. (Landslope Inap by Scl]moll and Dobrovolny, 1972), 3O Sherri Wilette Municipality of Anchorage Pouch 6-650 Anchorage, Alaska 99502 JAY S. HAI~NONB, ~OV£NNOR 437 E. Street SECOND FLOOR ANCItORAGE, ALASKA 99501 (907) 274-2533 PO BQX 515 [] KODIAK. ALASKA 99615 (907) 486-3350 PO BOX 1207 [] SOLDOTNA, ALA6KA 99669 (907) 262-5210 P 0 BOX 1709 [] VALDEZ, ALASKA 99686 (80 /) 835-46!)8 NICIP~X_~ ~Y MU ,._~- ~. V~,,4S¢kLi4,%AI. ASKA 99687 RECEIVED SUBJECT: Bavarian Heights Water and Sewer The Department has reviewed the conceptual plans 'For the water and sewer system for Bavarian Heights. There appears to be room for the proposed sewage treatment system and alternative systems. However, final approval of the system would require Far more information about the impervious strata location, soils type, the soil percolation and permeability, and the subsurface drainage in the proposed subdivision and on the property next to the subdivision. Therefore, the Department can grant approval of the water and sewer system concept only. Sincerely, '-~ruce E, Erickson Environmental Engineer BEE/mm/vh October l, 1982 Dianne Gudel and C.E. Holmes Box 4-2118 Anchorage, Alaska 99509 CER£I~IJ~D }iAIL ~iP23 6496815 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Re: ~'te[er Rights Applications AOL 2].5050, 215051, 215032 Bridget Enterprises Dear Ms. Gudel and C. E. Holmes: This letter .ts in response to yodr objections that were raised regercUng the issuance of Water Rights to the above refercnced applicant. 'this office copied the applications and your objections and forwarded them to the Division of GeoloqJcal and Geophysical Surveys (DGGS). There, studies ,'were conducted as to the effects of pumping 37,~00 GPD from the 8ridger's wells would have on the surrounding area. They infiermed this office that the data supplied suggests that the ¥;ells .tn the surround.~ng area, although not apparently drawing ¥~ater from the same vzater-production zone, may experience water-level dee.line by (:he pumping at the proF'.osed development. Drawdewns tn wells Jn the immediate vicinity were not ].il<ely to exceed a few feet. In general, it would appear likely ~hat pumping of the 8ridger's ~ells at the proposed rate of 137,500 GPD for an extended peried of time would resul~ in a slighk lowering of the water lew.~ls in some or the v~ells in the nearby areas. Since the time that this office requested DGGS do tl:e~r ~ o~udy, the Division of Land and Water Management has changed its policy regarding the amount of v~ater al.local:ed for subdivision developments. Deve]op. men[s of this nature are now being allocated 250 GPO unit instead of the previously allocated 500 GPO per per unit figure, This office has learned that 8fidgets request to conatruc~ 75 homes in your area ~as denied by the Municipal Zoning Commission, however, Bridger does have the lend mass ~o construc~ up to 42 homes under the present zoning. Bridget has requested water rights for that number of homes, so ~e ~enL back ~o BGCS, DGGS responded that the effects off the ne'~ proposed pumping rate of 10,500. ~ GPD, which is 26% off kf~e or]g~nol amoun~ ~equested, would be direc~Jy proporticnal, in effect, to the drawdo~n W~ak ,~c~Jlcl have been caused by removal of 37,500 O~. Page 2 It ts the decision of this o?fJ. ee to proceed with the issuance of a water permit to Bridget Enterprises to develop for sn approprJat/on of 10,500 GPO. We will, however, require bridget to meter their water consumption for the duration of the permit, so '^'e will have exact data to base our final figures on when permanent Water R1gi%ts are issued. If you feel this appropriation will be detrimental to your ability to obtain water, you have tho right to appeal this decision, as per 11AAC 9%~00, to the Commissioner, in writing, within fifteen (15) days from receipt of this latter. The Commissioner's address is: 3ohn W. Katz Commlssione~ Pouch H 3uneau, Alaska 99801 Sincerely, Arnold L. Van Horn Anchorage Area Nanager By: 8ill Wright Assistant. Engineer ALV]-I: BW: c~t