HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes December 14, 2007 DRB Minutes
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
revised Gateway Grant Funding application for Amberlake Homeowner's
Association along Woodcreek Drive. Case #07-00500303 (JS)
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item stating the applicant is proposing
upgrades to the waterfall in the south common area and providing new landscape in
front of it. Jason stated that the item was a revision to the Amberlake HOA Gateway
Grant application considered at the October 12, 2007 DRB meeting and that the
proposal replaced the erosion control portion of their application.
Hunter Goodwin expressed his concern of the upgrade of the six pumps that are already in
existence. He described that some labor will be required in the replacement of the pumps and
that he has reservations that such pump upgrade falls under the Gateway Grant Policies that the
Design Review Board is to follow. He further stated that upon his research into the definition of
materials as stated in the Gateway Grant Policies and has found that equipment is another word
for material. Alan King stated that since a waterfall can not function without pumps that these
pumps play an integral part of the feature. Hunter Goodwin concurred.
Dan Beltrand, Applicant, answered several questions in general from the Board Members
regarding the pumps.
Hunter Goodwin and Alan King expressed concern over the ongoing expense created by the
waterfalls and if this item is an issue of maintenance since the pumps do not last very long.
Hunter Goodwin, however, further explained that since the motivation has been to improve the
waterfall, it therefore improves the aesthetics of the gateway.
Alan King motioned to approve the upgrades to the waterfall in the south common area
and renovations to the landscaping in front of the waterfall. Hunter Goodwin seconded
the motion; motion passed (4-0).
October 12, 2007 DRB Minutes
Jason Schubert, Staff Planner, presented the item stating the applicant was requesting City
assistance in installing interlocking bulkheads, backfilled with topsoil, around the north lake in
the HOA's common area and landscaping consisting of 75 Knock-out rosebushes to be planted
along Woodcreek Drive.
Alan King expressed concerns about the need for interlocking bulkheads in the north lake, but
was not sure if a decision could be reached without seeing the materials being used in the
proposed project.
Hunter Goodwin expressed concerns about approving funding for the repair of the north lake and
whether assisting with the repair of the lake would comply with the intention of the grant.
Chairman Nichols excused himself from the meeting and appointed Alan King to chair the rest
of the meeting.
Hunter Goodwin motioned to approve the Gateway Grant to provide a 50% match, of up to
$3,000, for use in developing the landscaping consisting of 75 Knock-Out rosebushes to be
planted along the north side of Woodcreek Drive. Ward Wells seconded the motion; which
passed (4-0).