CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Robert and Jan Vernon are asking for a variance to Richardson's Floodplain Management ordinance (Chapter 9) so they can make substantial improvements to their home at 1098 Edith Circle, which sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
Why it matters
Allowing substantial improvements in a flood hazard area can affect flood insurance rates and flood risk for that property and neighbors downstream.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — April 6, 2020 meeting
- April 6, 2020 Vote taken — April 6, 2020 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 6, 2020
Approve or deny floodplain variance request
Official agenda language
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY ROBERT AND JAN VERNON FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 9 – FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OF THE RICHARDSON CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CONSTRUCT SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STRUCTURE LOCATED IN AN AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AT 1098 EDITH CIRCLE.
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