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Manvel staff: detention needs will shape City Hall Park design; options due in January
Summary
City staff and consultants told the Manvel Parks and Recreation Board that stormwater detention will be required for the City Hall Park addition and that the necessary detention area and volume will determine how much of the site can be used for amenities such as a pavilion, playground and parking. Staff said multiple options will be presented at the next meeting in January.
City staff and the design team updated the Manvel Parks and Recreation Board on Nov. 21 about the City Hall Park concept, saying stormwater detention requirements will be a key constraint on the park’s layout and budget. "Detention would be required for the property," said Joseph, a city staff member, summarizing the consultant's engineering findings and the reason the team is still calculating required detention volume.
The staff presentation said detention requirements — not a reluctance to preserve trees — are the dominant factor in where features can sit on the site. "We should be able to preserve the trees that are worth preserving," Joseph…
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