The homes will be designed to look like attractive traditional homes, with front porches, and will use Hardiplank siding. Hardiplank siding is a fibrous cement material that looks like wooden siding, but lasts much longer than wood. A detailed engineering report was prepared by Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers which investigated whether the proposed fill would increase flooding on the South Fork of Ash Creek. This report has been reviewed by the City's engineers and found to be accurate. In addition, representatives of the Ferguson Road Initiative had the study reviewed by an engineer who also found that the proposed development would not increase flooding in the area.
Creeks are dynamic systems.
Any additional runoff caused by the new development will flow into Ash Creek, but the water level will not rise because the extra water and the improvements to the channel will cause the water that is in the creek to move at a faster rate which will reduce the possibility of flooding. Flooding in the area has gotten worse over the years. The City's flood study for Ash Creek is based on fully developed conditions in the watershed. Some trees will have to be removed to accommodate this development. However, the developer will have to comply with the City's tree protection requirements.