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Engineer tells commission Titusville has ignored stormwater management plan, alleges FEMA/FDOT and wetlands violations
Summary
Professional engineer Stan Johnson told the commission the city and consulting firms have ignored the 1966 stormwater management plan and alleged failures to satisfy FEMA, FDOT and wetlands survey requirements and approvals of dams without proper surveys; staff confirmed public works had been contacted but provided no technical rebuttal during the meeting.
At the start of the March 4 meeting, professional engineer Stan Johnson presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission a detailed critique of Titusville’s stormwater management plan, saying the original plan (dated 1966) had been largely ignored and that current practices violate multiple technical and regulatory requirements.
Johnson told commissioners he had emailed an 11x17 exhibit and a list of alleged problems. He said city consultants (DRMP, Geocentec) and regional planners "have ignored these laws" and he accused the city of approving dams without proper surveys and of failing to complete required pre‑ and post‑development wetlands studies. "It's highly illegal what the city is doing," Johnson said.
Staff response and context: commissioners asked whether public works maintains the city canals and whether information is publicly available. Planning staff said the city’s public works department is responsible for canal maintenance and that Mr. Johnson had raised concerns directly with staff. No technical rebuttal or administrative correction was provided during the meeting.
Why it matters: Johnson's comments allege regulatory noncompliance related to floodplain and wetland permitting and could implicate compliance with FEMA and FDOT requirements. The charges were raised as public comment; at the hearing staff did not present evidence disproving the claims and recommended that commissioners or council ask for further information or records if they want a formal review.
Next steps: Commissioners and staff indicated they may request additional documentation or ask council to direct staff to investigate if the commission or council wishes to pursue the allegations further. No formal motion was made at the hearing to initiate an investigation.
