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Effective Storm Water Management Planning: Common Issues and Lessons Learned

This presentation by Steve Wurster, P.E., CFM of Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. discusses common issues in storm water management planning, including parcel layout, site planning, unrealistic schedules, and the format of submittals. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration with municipal officials, utilizing technology, and adapting approaches based on community-specific needs. Key insights include the necessity for proactive planning, realistic project phasing, and the integration of storm water considerations throughout all stages of development, including road reconstruction.

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Effective Storm Water Management Planning: Common Issues and Lessons Learned

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  1. Storm Water management planning – Common issues and lessons learned RUEKERT & MIELKE, Inc. • Steve Wurster, P.E., CFM Serving Local People. Solving Local Problems.

  2. Common Issue #1Parcel Layout • 1 Site = Many Possibilities! • Work with Municipal Staff and Officials One Size Does NOT Fit All – Be Creative!!! Maximum Allowable Number of Lots Is Not Always the Most Appropriate Number of Lots

  3. Common Issue #1Parcel Layout The Preserve at Hunter’s Lake – Town of Ottawa, WI (1993)

  4. Common Issue #1Parcel Layout The Preserve at Hunter’s Lake – Town of Ottawa, WI

  5. Common Issue #2Site Planning • Looks Great…..There’s Just 1 Thing Missing Must Consider Storm Water Needs at Forefront

  6. Common Issue #2Site Planning Utilize Available Technology and Resources

  7. Common Issue #2Site Planning Follow County Checklists / Guidance

  8. Common Issue #2Site Planning • Consider Process Refinements If Not Covered By County Ordinance. • Should You Require: • Site Walkthrough and/or Preliminary Meeting? • Preliminary Review Letter? • Construction Verification? • Digital Submittals? • Be Clear and Concise • Only Request What You Need! • Use Checklists

  9. Common Issue #3Unrealistic Schedules • Every Project’s Schedule is Perfect In March • Play the Devil’s Advocate: • Consider the Worst Case Scenario • Be Proactive To Avoid Worst Case • Determine Winter Stabilization Plan Ahead of Time • Develop a phasing plan?

  10. Common Issue #3Unrealistic Schedules • Westside Industrial Park • Watertown, WI Develop Realistic / Appropriate Project Phasing

  11. Common Issue #4 Format of Submittals Most Submittals Delivered Via Hard Copy Most Communities Are Moving to Digital Records Request a Digital Copy of Submittal/Plans/Model

  12. Common Issue #4 Format of Submittals City of Oconomowoc GIS – Online Erosion Control Inspections (Need For Digital Data)

  13. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction • Storm Water Planning Not Limited to Development Sites • Municipal Storm Water Permits (MS4) and TMDLs = Creative Compliance Measures • Take Advantage of Opportunities! • Road Reconstructions • Redevelopment • Municipal / Public Works Sites

  14. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction City of Watertown – Welsh Road Roadside Wetland

  15. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction City of Greenfield – Wildcat Creek Restoration

  16. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction City of Greenfield – Wildcat Creek Restoration

  17. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction Southeastern Wisconsin Projects

  18. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction City of Portland, Oregon Green Streets

  19. Common Issue #5 -- Don’t Forget Road Reconstruction Seattle’s Broadview Area Green Grid

  20. Questions? • Steve Wurster, P.E., CFM • swurster@ruekert-mielke.com • 262-542-5733 RUEKERT & MIELKE, Inc. Serving Local People. Solving Local Problems.

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