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J. 38 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998 point, and Special Projects Engineer Chris Morris responded. Mr. Morris stated that an original study had been done in August 1986, and the developer had submitted a more recent storm water run off study in October 1997, relative to the phases of the project to be done at that time. Mr. Morris stated that the State laws being cited go well beyond the requirements for the run off studies done to date to meet City requirements. Council Member Teague asked whether or not the "Grandlathering" of the Special Use PentLit might over ride State law in this case, and City Attorney David Worthy stated that State laws would still need to be satisfied. Mr. Keim stated that a more complete study should be completed to consider downstream impact. Mr. David Ashwell of 1803 Sam Lions Trail spoke next, stating that he lived further downstream ~om the Royal_ Oaks project, and that since he had moved to this location in October 1988 the amount of water flow in Patterson Creek, by his house, had increased greatly. Mr. Ashwell said that he had not been required to have flood insurance then, but was now required to have this. He also stated that there was a much higher incidence of fallen trees due to soil erosion, and much of his land has been eroded downstream. Mr. Ashwell said that the erosion and flooding on his property had gotten steadily worse since 1989. He said he was not present to speak against Royal Oaks, only to state that something needs to be done to correct the flooding and erosion problems in the area. Mr. Ashwell also thanked the Council members for visiting his home and yard over the past weekend. Mr. John Carter of 707 Corn Tassel Trail spoke next, and stated that the Royal Oaks property had always been a natural drainage area, and had once had a fresh water spring on the site. Mr. Carter stated his belief that the Royal Oaks units would become rental units, in spite of assurances otherwise offered by Mr. Sweezy. He noted problems in the neighborhood from residents of nearby apartments, and asked whether restrictions could be put into place to prevent rental of the Royal Oaks units. Mr. Carlet stated that the privacy of his property had been destroyed by the construction of the Royal Oaks units, and wants no more built. Mr. Harold Cumbededge of 717 Corn Tassel Trail spoke next, saying that he had tired of having to complain about the problems with Royal Oaks. He noted that it would take a very long time for the loss of trees from the project development to heal, and that the wetlands in the area needed protection. Mr. Cumberledge stated that he felt the quality of life impact had not been fully