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St. Charles County Council tables Moser Place preliminary plat after drainage concerns
Summary
The council voted to table Bill 5401, which would have approved the Moser Place preliminary plat, after council members and nearby residents raised concerns about on-site stormwater detention and downstream erosion.
St. Charles County Council on July 28 tabled Bill 5401, an ordinance to approve the preliminary plat for Moser Place, after council members and a nearby property owner said the proposal lacks sufficient stormwater detention and could worsen existing erosion and flooding.
Councilman Baker, who said he inspected the site, urged the council to delay action because "the people have a drainage problem now, and it's only gonna get worse if we approve this current plan." He said existing downstream erosion has already damaged fences and that the developer's current layout leaves no room for required detention.
The issue drew public comment before the final vote. Resident Robert Lively, whose property sits behind the…
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