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Neighbors press developers over flooding tied to Redden Farms; commission continues PD107 amendment
Summary
Residents raised flooding and erosion concerns during a Planning & Zoning hearing on Redden Farms (PD107), prompting commissioners to continue the item so staff and the applicant can resolve questions about ponds, plat boundaries and stormwater outfalls.
Public commenters and nearby landowners pressed developers and engineers about drainage and pond outfalls related to the PD107 amendment for Redden Farms, and the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to continue the case to allow staff and the applicant to clarify platting and stormwater engineering.
Staff said the PD107 amendment was proposed to align the preliminary plat with a revised concept plan for phases 2A and 2B East, reducing lots from 171 to 137 and adding greenbelt buffering adjacent to light industrial areas; staff recommended approval subject to technical coordination. Russell Lyons, the project engineer (Speaker 17), explained the existing detention pond configuration, said some ponds were built as part of Phase 1B East and that the proposed work intends to detain to existing conditions per approved plans; he also said they can expand detention to reduce discharge if needed.
Longtime neighboring landowner Gary/Lynn Redden (Speaker 19) presented photos and said a recent 2‑inch rain caused torrential flows that flooded his pasture and threatened fences, which he attributed to grading and pond locations tied to the development; he urged corrective action. Commissioners asked technical questions about pond location, contours and whether the plat under consideration includes the pond in question; a number of commissioners recommended continuing the case so staff and the city engineer can reconcile recorded plats, recent plat changes and the drainage design. The motion to continue passed unanimously.
Next steps: staff and the applicant will coordinate with the city engineer and utility stakeholders to present clarified plats and drainage details at the next PNZ meeting; the commission asked for clearer maps showing pond locations, outfall directions and topography before reconsideration.
