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Residents, board cite repeated failures at Mirror Street swale; occupancy hold remains
Summary
Residents told the Storm Water Board on June 9 that a recently installed swale at 13660 Mirror Street failed during heavy rain, washing out soils and delaying occupancy; the board said it will keep an occupancy hold in place until staff inspects and certifies repairs.
Residents frustrated by repeated drainage failures at Mirror Street pressed the Storm Water Board on June 9 for a fix that will allow new homeowners to occupy completed houses.
"They completed revision 4. The swale was in. It rained last night...unfortunately kind of just poured over the soil and we've just lost all the dirt again," said Desiree, who gave her address as 13660 Mirror Street, describing a repair she and neighbors say did not withstand recent rainfall. Board members and staff reviewed video evidence of the failure and said they will conduct an on‑site inspection.
Luke, a town staff member, told the board the contractor Steiner plans to return with an excavator to reattempt the repair but cautioned that machinery access and weather limit how quickly heavy equipment can work. Board members said they want an effective, not hurried, fix and asked Luke to coordinate a field inspection and follow‑up with the contractor.
Several neighbors described how accumulated sediment and inadequate channel capacity have repeatedly undermined repairs. Chris Morris, a nearby resident, said the existing bowl-shaped outlet and riprap are too small and urged deeper, wider swales and boulder deflection to slow and redirect flow.
The board reiterated it will maintain the occupancy hold until inspections confirm the work meets the town’s standards. Members said town council is aware and that any council decision would supersede the board’s action. The board did not vote to lift the hold at the meeting.
Next steps: staff will revisit the Mirror Street site, review earlier construction revisions and video evidence, and report back; the board said it expects the contractor to pursue a more substantial, longer‑lasting fix before occupancy is allowed.
