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Resident urges city action after planning commission approves Roanoke Road subdivision; cites winter flooding
Summary
A Fortuna resident told the council that a recent planning commission approval for a minor subdivision on Roanoke Road has worsened drainage across his property and asked the council to intervene; he provided photos to the city clerk.
Brad Chamberlain, a resident, addressed the Fortuna City Council during public comment to complain about a minor subdivision on Roanoke Road that the planning commission approved at its last meeting.
Chamberlain said runoff now flows under his property and that changes to the road and pipework have increased water intrusion during winter. He said he was told the developer does not have an easement and that the city does not have an easement on his property. Chamberlain said he brought photographs to document the conditions and was advised to leave them with the city clerk, Cianic, so staff could review them. He asked the council to take up the matter if it could not be resolved at the planning-commission level.
Why it matters: The resident reported ongoing property inundation tied to recent subdivision and road work; resolving drainage and easement questions could require staff action or interagency review and may affect parcel owners in the area.
Details and next steps: Chamberlain said he is not "into the politics" and is seeking remediation of water intrusion. The clerk accepted Chamberlain's photographs for staff follow-up. The council did not take formal action at the meeting on this public comment item.
