FS8901-CS 910722July22,1991
NATHAN D. MAIER
CONSUL ' NG £NG N£ =RS, INC.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Insurance Administration
Office of R~E Assessment
Attention: Matthew B. Miller
50O C. Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20472
Case No. 90-06-43R
HRWS Tract, Coppell, Texas
NDM No.: 88-2-017
Re:
Dear Mr. Miller:.
In August, 1989, we prepared a Floodplain Reclamation Study for the HRWS Tract in the Elm
Fork Tdnity River Floodplain in the City of Coppell, Texas. The study documented the fact that a
portion of the tract was not in the floodway and was in an Ineffective flow area due to down-
stream conditions. The odginal FIS HEC-2 model showed the ineffective flow area to be blocked
out, but was not reflected in the FIS Floodway Maps.
The Floodplain Reclamation Study was reviewed by Mr. Roe Mordson for the City of Coppell in
November, 1989. Additional information was required by Mr. Morrison in order to comply with
the City of Coppell ordinances. However, we were not supplied a copy of the letter requesting
the additional information until April, 1990, at which time we supplied the requested information.
In early July, 1990, we were advised that the project was in compliance with the City of Coppell's
ordinances and that the study would be forwarded to FEMA.
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,, ,u-,,u,y, a check for $150 w~s submitted to FEI~tA to commence the
request for a conditional Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). Later In July, by telephone conversa-
tion, we agreed to withdrew the request for a conditional LOMR, since a revision of the FIS and
FIRM was currently under way for the City of Coppell. We were assured by Mr. Morrison
K]mley-Horn and Associates, Inc., that the HR~NS study would be included in the revised FIS and
FIRM. A copy of the FEMA letter is enclosed.
Since August, 1990, a considerable number of requests for additional data and submission of
additional data has occurred between FEMA and Mr. Mordson with no positive results.
Meanwhile, the owner cannot develop or sell the HRWS property because the maps Inaccurately
portray it as being in the floodway. All of the HEC-2 hydraulic models, even as early as 1986,
have shown a portion of the HRWS tract to be blocked out as Ineffective flow. However, the
maps do not reflect this condition.
Three NorthPerk/8800 N. Central Expwy./$ulte 300/Dallas, Texas 75231/(214) 739-4741
Mr. Matthew B. Miller
July 22, 1991
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On behalf of the owner, I plea that the situation be resolved as quickly as possible. I believe the
owner deserves this consideration.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call.
Sincerely,
N~'FHAN D. MA~ER
CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
EAM/rdp
cc: Andrew Rogers
C'lty of Coppell