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FILE #17-3939 15 May 2017 Page 3 of 4 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; the Applicants will be required to keep debris off of the public roadways. The noise resulting from the trucks hauling and equipment moving the material in and around the site should be minimized to the extent possible. The grading project will be monitored by the City Engineer and planning staff so as to minimize nuisances during the project. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The project has been designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact. The long term effect of the project should result in minimal environmental impacts. The project will be monitored by the City to prevent erosion from the site. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; there should be no lighting or glare resulting from the grading project; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. This statement is true. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Septic System Status The property is served by City sewer. Engineer Comments The consulting City engineer has reviewed the submitted information and provided the following comments: The information that has been provided by the applicant indicates that the proposed improvements include more detailed and complex solutions to deal with site drainage and slope stabilization than we had originally anticipated. Since the scope of work now includes infrastructure along with grading and vegetation, it is recommended, that the applicant have the proposed improvements reviewed and approved by a licensed professional engineer to ensure that site specific conditions such as drainage area and soil conditions are adequately considered in the location, sizing, and installation of the proposed infrastructure. Conditional Use Permit Analysis Staff finds the restoration of the slope failure areas to be necessary and the intended finished product is consistent with the City's goals for natural looking shorelines. However, the applicant's plans appear to incorporate some "engineering solutions" which are not designed by an engineer. The City Code in Section 78-1283 regarding Steep Slopes states: Any applicant requesting a permitfor construction of sewage treatment systems, roads, driveways, structures or other improvements on steep slopes shall provide adequate information to allow the city to evaluate possible soil erosion impacts and development of visibility from public waters before such permit may be issued. When determined necessary, conditions shall be attached to issued permits to prevent erosion and preserve existing vegetation screening of structures, vehicles and