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Plan commission defers Grace Church primary plat after curb-and-gutter waiver fails; residents cite creek erosion
Summary
The Town of Saint John Plan Commission deferred action on a primary plat for Grace Church after failing to approve a requested waiver from the town's curb-and-gutter requirement. Neighbors pressed the commission over existing creek erosion and drainage, while the applicant and town engineer said the proposed detention pond will limit runoff.
The Town of Saint John Plan Commission on June 18 deferred action on a primary plat for Grace Church at 13809 West 100 and Ninth Avenue after commissioners failed to approve a waiver request that would exempt the project from installing curb and gutter.
Residents who live along Moraine Drive told the commission the creek behind their homes is already causing severe erosion and that adding church drainage or pump discharge could make conditions worse. "Adding the church's drainage without safeguards could have serious consequences for the ecosystem and all 7 properties along Moraine Drive," resident Carla Moreno said.
The applicant, Max Rajeski of DBG Team, said the project has engineering approvals in hand and requested the waiver from section 21a-44a (the town requirement to install curb and…
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