Cottonwood Estates
July 24, 2015
RE: 157 Cottonwood Drive
Floodplain Encroachments
To whom it may concern,
It has come to our attention that there has been a fence and a couple of structures placed
in the floodplain without the proper permits. In order for the City of Coppell to be able to issue
the permits a flood study is required showing that there are no negative impacts and/or increases
in water surface elevations due to these items.
It is our understanding that a flood study has been performed and that there are some increases in
water surface elevation, therefore there is some mitigation onsite that will need to be completed
in order for the fences and structures to remain and the City to issue the permit. The City is
agreeable to issue a “Conditional Floodplain Permit” if this will help with the Sell/Purchase of
the property. The following conditions will need to be a prior to October 31, 2015 in order to
comply with the permit and issuance of a “Final Floodplain Permit.” If these conditions are not
completed within this time frame, the structures will need to be removed from the property.
1. The flood study should be completed and approved by the City of Coppell.
2. Any mitigation (construction of the swale) should be started by October 31, 2015.
Sincerely,
Michael Garza, P.E., CFM
Assistant Director of Engineering
Office Phone: (972) 304-3679
mgarza@coppelltx.gov
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Signature of Owner/Seller
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Signature of Buyer