Stormwater problems addressed at Campbell meeting tonight

CAMPBELL

People who live in and near Campbell’s Pin Oaks development learned why their properties flood in storms and how future development can be managed to prevent similar problems.

Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District representatives told residents at a meeting Wednesday evening that it will work with the city to review plans for developments larger than one acre.

“We look at stormwater pollution prevention plans and make sure best-management practices are in place,” said Kathi Vrable-Bryan, the District administrator.

The district will have preconstruction meetings with developers, and its urban conservationist will inspect a development site as building progresses, she said.

People who have stormwater problems can call the city or the district directly, Vrable-Bryan said. The district will investigate and make a recommendation for mitigation, she said.

“We are now getting runoff from [Pin Oaks] and it’s running into our yard,” said a woman who lives on Struthers-Liberty Road. “If that was inspected, why is it coming our way?”

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