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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: L. Oakden Reviewed By: Approved By <br />1.Purpose. The applicant is requesting a variance to construct new retaining walls with minor footprint <br />expansions within the lakeyard setback. <br />2.Background. The property has existing timber retaining walls that are failing. Pursuant to City <br />Code 78-1726(6), an emergency slope repair request was approved by the City Council on June 27, 2022 <br />to address the wall failure (Resolution 7273, Exhibit C). The applicant has proposed to construct new <br />retaining walls directly in front of the existing walls to create the required support for the existing slope. <br />The repair creates new footprint expansion within the 75’ lakeyard. <br />3.15.99 Deadline. The applicant made a complete application on June 22, 2022. The 60-Day review <br />period ends on August 21, 2022 <br />4.Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The planning commission held a public hearing on July <br />18, 2022. The Commissioners discussed the challenges with the slope of the lot and engineer’s report of <br />the failing walls. The Commission voted 6 to 0 to approve the variance request. <br />5.Public Comment. No public comments were received. <br />6.Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the proposed variance. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the included draft resolution <br />Exhibits <br />A.Draft Resolution <br />B.Proposed Plans <br />C.Resolution 7273, Emergency Slope Failure <br />D.PC minutes <br />E.PC Staff Report <br />References <br />PC Exhibits <br />A.Application <br />B.Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />C.Resolution 7273 Emergency Slope Repair <br />D.Proposed Site Plan And Engineered Drawing <br />E.Engineer Letter <br />F.Neighbor’s Permission for Work <br />G.Property Owners List and Map <br />Item No.: 10 Date: August 8, 2022 <br />Item Description: LA22-000038 – Dennis Walsh, 1354 Rest Point Circle, Variance, <br />Resolution <br />Presenter: Laura Oakden <br />Interim Community Development <br />Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Community <br />Development Report