Virginia Park stormwater drainage concerns
Summary
Paul Donovan reported his Angelica Street property floods because fill dirt from the Breezy Way development sits three feet above his drainage grate, and flagged a dangerous grate at Michigan and Clear Lake. Anita Gibson pushed for full paving on Fifth Boulevard and Stone Street.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
No dollar figure yet — Hearn floated a possible, modest CRA contribution toward the city's stormwater project.
Residents of affected neighborhoods if drainage and paving issues are fixed.
Donovan's property floods during storms; drivers risk damage at the Michigan/Clear Lake grate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
Paul Donovan reported his Angelica Street property floods because fill dirt from the Breezy Way development sits three feet above his drainage grate, and flagged a dangerous grate at Michigan and Clear Lake. Anita Gibson pushed for full paving on Fifth Boulevard and Stone Street.
General - Jan 26, 2026
Councilmember Lavander Hearn told the board that residents on South Carolina Avenue in Virginia Park have been pressing him about storm flooding, since parts of the area have no drainage. He hinted the CRA might contribute some funding and asked board members to show up at a May workshop he's planning.
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