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Resident warns proposed development and raised building pads may worsen flooding in neighborhood
Summary
At the July 21 meeting a Lake Street resident urged the commission to fix storm-drain and sewer problems before approving development at the former DHS site, saying past projects raised land and increased flooding for nearby homeowners.
A Lake Street resident told the commission on July 21 that local flooding and overwhelmed storm drains are already harming homes and urged the city to address stormwater infrastructure before approving new development at the old Department of Human Services site.
The speaker said homes on Reed Street and Stockbridge already flood and that past projects — including the KVCC Valley Hub and other new buildings — were “built up higher” and contributed to increased runoff toward lower-lying residences. “Where’s all that water gonna go? It’s gonna go to the lowest point,” she said, asking the commission to fix storm drains and sewers before raising building pads.
The resident also expressed broader concerns about sewer backups, groundwater levels and how adding impervious surfaces could “flood the residents out who never flooded before.” She said she supports additional housing but urged the city to resolve drainage capacity and sewer-system limitations first.
Ending: The comment highlights neighborhood-level concerns about the cumulative impacts of development and stormwater management; the meeting did not include a staff response or formal action on the DHS site during this agenda item.
