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I <br /> Ar/OPP <br /> 101712,16IC <br /> Dry' <br /> :;fix <br /> August 7, 1997 <br /> Chuck Lauby <br /> Office Interiors, Inc. <br /> 2002 Madison <br /> Everett, WA 98203 <br /> Subject: Drainage at 1806 75th Street SE <br /> Dear Mr. Lauby: <br /> Your inquiry concerning the problem with drainage from the channel to the south of your house <br /> (north fork of Wood Creek) has been reviewed by our surface water management staff. A field <br /> visit to the site was conducted by Jane Zimmerman (City staff) and Jim Simpson (PUD staff) <br /> earlier this year. <br /> During the field visit it was noted that there was evidence of yard debris and tree debris j <br /> (including large limbs, branches, and trunks) that had obstructed the movement of water and <br /> sediment in the channel. Large trees had been cut down, primarily behind the properties of 7509 <br /> 17th Avenue SE and at 1710 75th Street SE, and the debris had been left in and around the <br /> stream channel. Sediment carried by the stream flow had then built up behind the numerous large <br /> pieces of wood in the channel and had forced the stream flow out of the channel. <br /> Once the stream flow left the channel, the local topography caused the water to flow through the <br /> yards of the homes on the south side of 75th before it re-entered the channel farther downstream <br /> to the east. The backyards of many of the homes along the south side of 75th are actually lower <br /> than the stream channel. <br /> There is surface water runoff from streets to the west of your property; however, the City regards <br /> this channel as the natural drainage course for this runoff. The channel appears to have been <br /> adequate to convey stormflows prior to the obstruction with tree and yard debris. <br /> We believe that the City does not have an obligation to correct this problem and recommend that <br /> you discuss an alternative solution with your neighbors with regards to debris removal. <br /> If you have any questions please contact our office at 257-8810. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> arr. ford, Director <br /> Engineering & Public Services — r W <br /> q �. ane, z 1 e)en ate' t o ll <br /> ICA Lj c1/8-971trs.doc(p7) <br /> CITY OF EVERETT• 3200 Cedar Street• Everett,WA 98201 •(425)257-8800• Fax(425) 257-8856 <br />