- Take time to investigate the issues. Property listed as:
- MLS 6363363
- MLS 6483973
- MLS 6538255
Relevant information
This property has a long and sad history of lawsuits between sellers and buyers due to misrepresentation of the land's characteristics. In the last situation, there was a years-long fight with five property owners. The farmer was forced to give up 33 feet of property to allow access to the property (called Emminent Domain). After the nearly 2 year legal fight, 10,000 sq. ft of trees were removed and a simple gravel road installed to entice you with the natural beauty and potential for a rural life. The cartway ends at the edge of the property.
Emminent Domain: The power of a government to take private property for public use without the owner's consent, provided just compensation is given.
Contact Bridgewater Township for full set of public domain documents.
Ask for all documents related to the 3/22/22 Williams Cartway Petition. Review Exhibit 2 in detail.
1. Is there enough room for the required Emergency Vehicle Turn-around?
No. The engineering report concludes building an emergency turnaround will require substantial alteration of 0.3 acres of the sloped wooded area. Severe erosion potential would exist in this area should vegetation be removed.
2. Are you sure there is not enough room?
Yes. The image to the right shows the overlay of 100' diameter required to build a 45' pad. The green circle shows a basic idea of how much space is needed for the turn-around.
3. How do the setback requirements affect buildable area?
A 70' setback from the field is required. A 30' setback is required from the slope of the hill to the south. The property stakes are located at the Bluff line, which would represent the buildable area. There is a drainage outlet next to the buildable section.
Zoning description: Agriculture on listing, 2B Rural Vacant Land/non-productive - Non-Homestead
4. Is there any concern about drainage because the North side field is sloped toward building site?
Yes, that is why there is a drainage system that drains directly into the property.
6. What are the driveway standards to build a residential property? Are there any concerns about the driveway being at the bottom of the hill or on the wrong side of the row of trees intended to be a wind block?
The driveway must be brought up to standards before building. The driveway position might lend itself to washout due to the east side slope. Snow control/drifting will be required because the driveway is on the opposite side of the wind block. You must share the cost of maintaining the road from the field drive to 145th Street, including snow removal. You are responsible for removing snow along the field where the road is located.
Washout issues with the road
The latest heavy rain provides a view into the washout issues.
7. Is there enough land to build a structure and install basic utilities like septic and a water system?
You must consult an engineering firm. However, the average Land-To-Building-Ratio throughout the United States is 2.5:1 to 3.5:1. To ensure that your land size is applicable for basic utilities, it is crucial to check out the American Planning Association requirements in which they have mentioned the minimum lot sizes for particular utilities. A half acre (0.5) is required when both sewage and water systems are lacking. The buildable area of this lot is a little more than 0.25 acres.
8. What are the Septic system requirements in Rice County? The link below provides the information you need.
5. Is there any concern about a residence being built 70' from an agricultural field?
Yes. People living in agricultural areas may be exposed to pesticides through drift from agricultural fields near their homes. Children in agricultural areas had five times the concentration of pesticides in their urine compared with children in an urban area (Lu et al. 2000). Proximity was associated with significantly elevated odds of detecting agricultural herbicides compared with homes with no nearby crops.
9. should i be concerned about the drain pipe?
Pollutants, nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria
Pollutants, nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria
Pollutants, nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria
- Tile drainage systems can carry pollutants such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and bacteria into groundwater, streams, and wetlands, impairing water quality. This pollution can harm humans and create “dead zones.”
- The water drained from agricultural land often contains pesticides and fertilizers like nitrogen and phosphorus, which can end up in rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater, impairing water quality.
nifa.usda.gov, treehugger.com, indystar.com, agdaily.com
Drain location
Pollutants, nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria
Pollutants, nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria
The agricultural drain is next to the buildable site. Erosion is evident. Climb down the hill to get a closer look.
Fertilizer Nutrients
Pollutants, nitrogen, phosphorous and bacteria
Fertilizer Nutrients