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Neighbor voices groundwater concerns during public hearing on drainage district; board to wait for updated stormwater materials
Summary
During a public hearing on a proposed drainage district and related subdivision, a nearby resident voiced concerns about groundwater and tree removal increasing drainage toward her property; staff said updated stormwater documentation and county referrals are required before a resolution.
The planning board opened a public hearing on a proposed drainage district tied to a forthcoming subdivision. Resident Elsie Ray, who owns property across the street, spoke at length about groundwater concerns and said removing trees and adding roads and houses could increase the water table toward her land. "I'm more concerned about what's already in the ground, water table, etcetera," she said, noting she already experiences wet conditions.
Staff said stormwater documents need modernization—the current submission dates to 2020—and that updated infiltration testing and a county GML 239 referral are required before a final resolution. The board closed the public hearing pending receipt of the updated stormwater documentation and agreed to await county review and a developer's agreement to establish a drainage district.
Next steps: Applicant to provide revised stormwater materials and coordinate with staff on the developer's agreement; the board will consider a resolution once documentation and county referrals are complete.
