The Issue

August 23, 2002

Should the plan to develop a Walnut Creek subdivision be given final approval?

• The commission had voted to hold a *quasi-judicial hearing.
• A quasi-judicial hearing means that evidence presented must be substantial and competent so the commissioners are given factual information on which to base their decision.
• Expert witnesses hired by both the city and private citizens testified that the retention ponds do not meet existing city codes.
• The same expert witnesses testified that the poorly designed retention ponds will allow flood water to flow onto neighboring properties.

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