Northlake WE P1-6-CS 950324
March 24, 1995
Kelly Williams
755 Pelican
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: Follow-up to my March 2nd, 1995 letter concerning drainage and trees
Dear Ms./Mr.Williams:
This letter is written as follow-up to my previous letter in which I addressed your concerns about a
particular dead tree near your property and the standing water near your property.
The City of Coppell has tested the standing water located on the park site adjacent to your yard and
found that it contains no traces of chlorine or other types of bacteria. This tells the City that it is not
City water i.e., it is not coming from a sprinkler system, swimming pool, broken water line, overflow
from a sewer line, etc. Ruling out those options, it does tell the City that most likely there is a some
type of ground water creating the standing water. I am in the process of obtaining a quote from a
contractor on an adjacent project for the installation of a french drain to help alleviate the standing
water. Most of the water that is outside of the fence is now draining away and it appears that the
water is coming from the private properties adjacent to the park site. The City would be willing to
work with the adjacent property owners to allow some type of french drain from your property back to
the creek area to help dry up the rear of the yards. The City has not yet received an estimate from the
contractor for the removal of the tree but we are still pursuing that option.
In reference to the standing water at the outfall of the headwall, it is my understanding that the Street
Superintendent spoke with the owner of the property concerning ways to mitigate the standing water.
As was stated in my previous letter, it is not typically the City's policy to do any grading at the outfall
of the structures.
Several of the issues that you raised have also been raised by your neighbors and also by residents
along other creeks in the City. Because of the complaints, the City is looking at its overall drainage
philosophy. If any changes were to occur in which the City addressed drainage concerns such as the
ones you raised, then the City would prioritize the complaints and compare those against our
Stormwater Management Plan adopted in 1990 to determine which projects had the highest priority.
At that point, the City would address the projects as funds became available. As previously stated, I
appreciate your concern in City activities and will keep you informed of any changes that may take
place.
If you have any questions please contact me at 304-3679.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer
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