Development and Drainage Mr. Kotz suggested we explore education about low impact developments which could be voluntary or incorporated into Town ordinances. Mr. Chitwood suggested KIGR consider building porous structures and parking lots, especially as they are undertaking a large group of construction projects that will feature many new or redeveloped parking lots. Ms. Mezzanotte noted the ARB could recommend green roofs or other green ideas. She has not seen anything about porous parking lots. Mr. Elliott noted The Timbers-Kiawah plans to build a pool in the dune field at the ocean side of their property. He continued, noting that putting pools in the dune field is not a great idea, since it reduces the dunes ability to protect the island in storm surges. And they result in significant expense. Mr. Connors noted that the Kiawah Partners position as master builder allows them to build and use existing drainage according to KP’s engineer’s advice and without input from KICA. DHEC permits are required for storm water management. Mr. Hill noted the Ocean Park ponds drain into Willett Pond. Mr. Connor noted that as of 1/1/17 KICA may decline any infrastructure KP might want to deed to KICA. Mr. Chitwood said KIGR, KP and KICA must be included in the planning. For example, the ARB has landscaping requirements, and certainly KP is interested in what the islands look and feel like. Berms and Drains Ms. Mezanotte wondered if sections of the island could be protected from flood water by surrounding them with berms. Mr. Ellott concurred noting it may be appropriate for specific groups of houses, or individual homes to build berms. Mr. Connor noted that berms must be built in a 4:1 ratio, thus a 4 foot tall berm must be 20 feet wide. In some cases, houses are so close to the marsh that a properly constructed berm would end up filling in marshland. Mr. Jordan noted that current laws prevent building in or filling salt water marshes. Mr. Chitwood suggested we be selective about adding berms, and that we consider raising certain areas of a road. Subcommittee members discussed using assessments, perhaps $200, or providing property tax relief to help pay for the process. Ms. Mezzanotte suggested we consider implementing rules about impeding water flow with consequences for those who create problems and financial subsidies for those who solve them.
Development and Drainage Mr. Kotz suggested we explore education about low impact developments which could be voluntary or incorporated into Town ordinances. Mr. Chitwood suggested KIGR consider building porous structures and parking lots, especially as they are undertaking a large group of construction projects that will feature many new or redeveloped parking lots. Ms. Mezzanotte noted the ARB could recommend green roofs or other green ideas. She has not seen anything about porous parking lots. Mr. Elliott noted The Timbers-Kiawah plans to build a pool in the dune field at the ocean side of their property. He continued, noting that putting pools in the dune field is not a great idea, since it reduces the dunes ability to protect the island in storm surges. And they result in significant expense. Mr. Connors noted that the Kiawah Partners position as master builder allows them to build and use existing drainage according to KP’s engineer’s advice and without input from KICA. DHEC permits are required for storm water management. Mr. Hill noted the Ocean Park ponds drain into Willett Pond. Mr. Connor noted that as of 1/1/17 KICA may decline any infrastructure KP might want to deed to KICA. Mr. Chitwood said KIGR, KP and KICA must be included in the planning. For example, the ARB has landscaping requirements, and certainly KP is interested in what the islands look and feel like. Berms and Drains Ms. Mezanotte wondered if sections of the island could be protected from flood water by surrounding them with berms. Mr. Ellott concurred noting it may be appropriate for specific groups of houses, or individual homes to build berms. Mr. Connor noted that berms must be built in a 4:1 ratio, thus a 4 foot tall berm must be 20 feet wide. In some cases, houses are so close to the marsh that a properly constructed berm would end up filling in marshland. Mr. Jordan noted that current laws prevent building in or filling salt water marshes. Mr. Chitwood suggested we be selective about adding berms, and that we consider raising certain areas of a road. Subcommittee members discussed using assessments, perhaps $200, or providing property tax relief to help pay for the process. Ms. Mezzanotte suggested we consider implementing rules about impeding water flow with consequences for those who create problems and financial subsidies for those who solve them.
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