Board denies storm‑water waiver for Highway 31 property after staff cites long history of unpermitted work

Engineering staff told the board that the applicant for a storm‑water waiver linked to a Highway 31 site had a 12–14 year history of site work performed without permits and that documents and calculations required to support a waiver (detention and water‑quality plans) were not provided. Staff recommended denial because the applicant had not demonstrated a technical rationale or the necessary engineering documentation to justify relief from detention and water‑quality standards.

A representative associated with the site said the property owner believed a past city engineer had allowed staged paving, but engineering staff said there is no record to support that assertion. The board voted to deny the waiver request and directed staff to proceed with enforcement steps, including reinstating warnings and citations where appropriate and escalating the matter administratively if noncompliance continues.

The board’s motion directs staff to pursue normal enforcement remedies; the transcript records the motion and a voice vote in favor but does not record mover/second names.