Creekview Add PD-CS 880608N N, INC.
June 8, 1988
Mr. Alan D. Ratliff
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Mr. Ratliff:
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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I met with Mr. Bill Johnson (the neighbor of Mr. Burley Wood)
regarding the "floodplain problems" behind his house on Monday,
June 6, 1988.
The Problem:
It appears the Developer (Bill Thompson for Creekview Estates)
apparently sold Bill Johnson the floodplain property on the north
side of Grapevine Creek without obtaining an easement for a sewer
line to serve Creekview Estates.
Mr. Johnson is very concerned that the placing of the sewer line
will cause the banks of the creek to be eroded, thus his loss of
property. He will not grant the necessary easement until Mr.
Thompson agrees to construct a retaining wall or other suitable
structure to prevent erosion.
The Solution:
Mr. Thompson's engineers have agreed to restore the sewer line
construction site to its original condition or better to prevent
erosion. However, they are not willing to spend big bucks on a
retaining wall ($25k to $50k).
The restoration appears to be a satisfactory solution from an
erosion standpoint.
The City of Coppell:
The City of Coppell should let the two adjacent property owners
resolve their common problem. The City should monitor the
stability of the creek banks. If a problem develops during the
next year ( or 1 year warranty period after construction) the
City should require the Developer to remedy the erosion Droblem.
If you have any additional questions, please call.
S i n c e~/y,/
H. Wayne Ginn, P.E.
HWG/dsp
17103 Preston Road · Suite 100 · LB !18 · Dallas, Texas 75248 · Phone 214/2484900