Lennar engineer introduces Winslow Trail floodplain fill; board asks for deeper analysis

Aug 11, 2026

Lennar's engineer described a proposed fill of about 840 cubic yards in the Mud Creek floodplain with a 3:1 compensatory storage plan; board members asked for stage–storage analysis and for Burke Engineering to review flood impacts before final approval.

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An engineer for Lennar Homes introduced Winslow Trail Section 1 as a preliminary floodplain variance: the project proposes approximately 840 cubic yards of fill within the Mud Creek floodplain and commits to at least 3:1 compensatory storage. The site is between 146th and 156th Street and borders Mud Creek; Burke Engineering will perform a detailed review of the project's impact on Mud Creek before the board considers final approval.

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