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Resident tells Fairview board stormwater is undermining home; city staff say investigations are underway
Summary
A longtime Fairview resident told commissioners her house and yard flood after recent storms. Planning and public works staff said multiple stormwater complaints are under investigation and town-hall outreach is planned.
Becky Fitzgerald told the Fairview Board of Commissioners on April 17 that repeated stormwater runoff has turned her yard into a stream and threatened her home's foundation.
"Each time it rains, our property becomes a stream and it runs into a creek," Fitzgerald said, identifying her address as 7303 White Oak Drive. She told commissioners the problem has persisted for years, worsened after recent storms, and has caused standing water beneath her house and erosion around tree roots.
Why it matters: residents described extensive runoff and erosion at multiple locations during the meeting; the city confirmed staff are investigating stormwater complaints and working to address urgent problems.
What city staff said
City planner Todd Greer and public works staff said the recent heavy rainfall increased the number and severity of stormwater complaints. Greer told the board engineering, codes and public works have engaged to investigate corrective actions; several issues have already been addressed and others remain under study. The city manager and mayor said they planned to contact state agencies — including TDOT and TDEC — and a state representative to explore potential assistance or funding where local resources cannot resolve a problem.
Next steps
Commissioners said the city will use upcoming outreach (town hall and a special work session) to gather more local reports and craft next steps. Public works provided a phone number for residents to report missed chipper routes and storm-related issues.
Ending
Fitzgerald asked the board to review photos and a video she sent to staff; commissioners said they had received the materials and will follow up through public works and planning staff as part of the city's ongoing stormwater response.
