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Residents press developer and city on trees, setbacks and drainage as Prairie Landing subdivision approaches council
Summary
Public commenters raised tree preservation, property-setback and longstanding flooding concerns tied to the proposed Prairie Landing subdivision; the developer said the disputed private parcel is excluded from the application and pledged off-site stormwater mitigation.
Residents near the proposed Prairie Landing subdivision told the council March 17 they are worried about mature trees, setbacks and recurring flooding at the rear of properties in Picardy (also transcribed as “Piquity/Pickerty”) Subdivision.
Maria Ligon, who said she has occupied her property for 35 years, told the council, “I just want to save my trees. That's all it is.” She said blue tags had been placed on some trees and she was uncertain whether the tags meant removal; she also said a property dispute with another private owner is in litigation. Ligon and other residents asked what setbacks will apply where the subdivision borders existing yards and whether a planned retention pond and a park would affect the tree…
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