Neighbors ask city to clarify ACWA plans after demolition exposed treatment equipment
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Public commenters told the planning board Jan. 13 that ACWA demolished a house that had concealed processing tanks, leaving equipment visible to residents; commenters asked the city to investigate ordinance compliance and to record ACWA's plans after a related zoning request was withdrawn.
During public comment on Jan. 13, Michael Love and other residents raised concerns that ACWA had demolished a house that formerly limited visibility of water‑treatment tanks and piping, exposing industrial equipment to the street and adjacent homes. Speakers asked whether ACWA was required to conceal industrial equipment from neighborhood view and requested the city place ACWA’s plans for the property on the public record after ACWA withdrew a pending zoning change request.
Staff acknowledged the public’s concerns and said the Planning & Zoning Department is reviewing internal processes for public utilities and construction projects and asked that those who spoke provide contact information so staff can follow up. A written letter from Jill Pristesh (read by Kelly Johnson) opposed any future light‑industrial map amendments on Cobb Boulevard, describing the area as highly populated riverfront real estate that should remain residential.
No enforcement action was taken at the meeting; staff said it would reach out to the public with any additional information after review.