Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
High Point residents press Fort Pierce commission to investigate developer after clearing, flooding and security complaints
Summary
Residents of High Point urged the Fort Pierce City Commission to investigate a nearby development they say has removed buffers, worsened flooding, brought night-time spraying and increased trespass and noise; commissioners directed planning, building, engineering and code enforcement to inspect the site and report back.
Dozens of High Point residents told the Fort Pierce City Commission on March 9 that recent clearing on adjacent development land has led to flooding, loss of privacy and safety concerns — and they demanded a swift investigation.
"The barrier that once separated High Point from the now developing land has been removed," said Karen Manista, president of her neighborhood board, describing pooled water around condo air-conditioning units and people now entering the property. "Our property, our values are going down, and we need police to patrol our area once in a while."
Marilyn Lapp and other residents said a retention lake has overflowed…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
