Neighbors, public works press for cleanup as Rivers Reef replat wins approval

Item 81 (Rivers Reef) drew sustained public comment after neighbors reported tree clearing, piles of spoils and permit-related confusion. John Brown of Public Works told the commission he had conducted site visits and that ‘‘there have been no permits issued’’ and that he had referred the matter to code enforcement. Residents described illegal dumping, clear-cutting and a damaged fence line.

Applicant Matthew Sigman acknowledged the complaints but said permits had been submitted, comments were addressed and that permits would be approved subject to plat approval; he said cleanup would begin ‘‘as soon as we're granted the permit to be able to do so.’’ After questions from commissioners seeking a remediation timetable, Mr. Sigman said contractors could remove debris within days after permits issue. The commission moved to approve the variance and plat with CPC 101 conditions and asked staff and public works to coordinate follow-up on the unpermitted work and any enforcement actions.