Below are the relevant notes from the Environmental Advisory Committee (emphasis added):
Discussion was held on the Ice Lake Development Project. Several questions were raised.
- Where are the meeting minutes for an authorization of the township engineer to produce a plan to develop the property?
- Why was the Environmental Advisory Council not consulted?
- The extensive use of the property does not seem well thought out.
- The trail and parking area are too close to adjoining property.
- While the septic is outside the 50' buffer for an Exceptional Value waterway, it seems too close in practice. With the high water table and slope this seems a poor way to protect the watershed.
- Flush toilets and a well seem excessive for the location.
- Soil is not conducive to percolation for the septic, pervious surface parking, road, raingarden and trails.
- Pervious surfaces require twice yearly maintenance (vacuuming) by a licensed contractor. There will be a large cost to build and maintain this park.
- Is there a demonstrated need for this extensive development?
- Has PARC been consulted to coordinate with their plans for adjoining Seven Pines Park which is part of the Regional Park Land?
- In general, the proposal does not seem well thought out or the best use of funds. Access across the stream to connect to the existing trail seems more useful.
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