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r t <br /> What is the appropriate permit rate structure? <br /> What is the compliance? <br /> What are appropriate penalties? <br /> Is "site management" required for all sites, or only those regulated <br /> for erosion control? <br /> Mr. McCarthy said that smaller sites could and should be regulated, even if <br /> that regulation was restricted to education in the form of pamphlets. Mr. <br /> Lyle said that all those responsible for construction sites were expected to <br /> manage materials storage and protect important site characteristics. Mr. <br /> McCarthy suggested that building inspectors could be trained to inspect sites <br /> for proper site management practices. Mr. Lyle anticipated the City would <br /> issue a site management checklist for small sites. Property owners would not <br /> be generally expected to apply for a permit, but would have to comply with the <br /> checklist. For sites of five acres and above, and for sensitive areas, a <br /> formal plan would be required. Mr. Bingham said that the emphasis on small <br /> sites was less on-erosion control and more on materials management. <br /> Mr. McCarthy believed that erosion control was still a concern on small sites. <br /> Responding to a question from Ms. Jones, Mr. Lyle said that erosion control <br /> was generally a concern where the surface of a large area was exposed in <br /> preparation for construction. Construction on smaller sites did not require <br /> that large areas be exposed, and staff was proposing that smaller sites be <br /> required to comply with a checklist of proper site "housekeeping" practices. <br /> Mr. Lyle asked Mr. Strecker and Mr. Bingham to prepare a draft checklist of <br /> proper site "housekeeping" practices for the committee's review at a future <br /> meeting. <br /> Mr. McCarthy continued to advocate for erosion control on small sites, <br /> maintaining that such sites contributed to the majority of erosion problems in <br /> Eugene because there were more such sites being developed. He clarified that <br /> he was not advocating that the City require such sites to apply for a permit, <br /> but rather was suggesting that erosion control measures be part of the <br /> proposed checklist. <br /> Ms. Gifting asked if a builder was bound by an existing erosion control plan <br /> when he or she purchased a lot in a subdivision. Mr. Lyle said that the <br /> original erosion control plan would continue to be in effect, and compliance <br /> would be'managed by the original permittee. The checklist for small sites <br /> would help to ensure that sites in the subdivision were properly managed. <br /> Ms. Anderson agreed that property owners are liable for the original erosion <br /> control plan, which technically covers all lots in the subdivision until they <br /> are developed. She questioned, however, how many people would be aware of the <br /> site plan and stressed the importance of education. w <br /> Mr. McCarthy agreed that ensuring management plan compliance in a subdivision <br /> situation was difficult because of multiple site ownerships. <br /> MINUTES -- Stormwater Development Standards July 13, 1995 Page 3 <br /> Department Advisory Committee <br />