Council to debate proposed subdivision
EMILY BONSANT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 4 months AGO
I have deep North Idaho roots and graduated from Eastern Washington University with an English degree with a creative writing emphasis with a minor in film. I worked at at the Bonner County Daily Bee before coming to work at the Bonners Ferry Herald in August 2021. I enjoy writing for the paper that my great-grandfather read and covering the same small town community that is still alive today. I cover all things Badger sports, local politics and government, community news, business, outdoors and appear on the 7Bee podcast for the Herald's update. When I'm not working I can be found reading a good book and sipping tea, knitting or attempting to sign opera. | October 3, 2021 1:00 AM
SANDPOINT — Madison Meadows housing development to be considered for city council approval at the Oct. 6 meeting.
After a presentation by the developers and public comment from a concerned neighbor at the Sept. 7 Planning and Zoning meeting the committee recommended the development be approved by the city council.
Haldan Gates, who lives near the proposed development voiced concern of previous drainage issues he has experienced from runoff from the Mosshart Street subdivision onto Nicholas Way.
“Essentially two whole neighborhoods are flowing into my backyard,” said Gates. “I would urge those in charge who developed the detailed stormwater drainage plan to consider somewhere else or [design a] drainage for at least the majority of the neighborhood.”
He went on to ask that the developers come up with a solution to mitigate the additional stormwater load that is being placed on a poor drainage feature.
A public hearing on the subdivision will be held at the Oct. 6 council meeting. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the city council chambers at City Hall, 1123 W. Lake St., Sandpoint.
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