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Date Application Received: June 22, 2022 Date Application Considered as Complete: June 22, 2022 60-Day Review Period Expires: August 21, 2022 To: Chair McCutcheon and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Laura Oakden, Interim Community Development Director Date: July 18, 2022 Subject: #LA22-000038, Dennis Walsh, 1354 Rest Point Circle, Variance, Public Hearing Background The property has an existing timber retaining wall that is failing. Pursuant to City Code 78- 1726(6), an emergency slope repair request was approved at the City Council on June 27, 2022 to address the wall failure (Resolution 7273, Exhibit C). The applicant has proposed to construct a new retaining wall directly in front of the existing wall to create the required support for the existing slope. The repair creates a new footprint expansion within the 75’ lakeyard. The applicant’s engineer provided drawings and an analysis stating the slope failure is imminent without the proposed project. The applicant has applied for a building permit to construct the wall. The project is shown to cross over the property boundary onto 1366 Rest Point Circle. The owners of 1366 Rest Point Circle have provided an email of approval for the work to be completed within their property, Exhibit F. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the failing retaining wall and protection of the hill side as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the existing conditions of the retaining walls and the hillside are practical difficulties which support the variance request. The new retaining walls would support and protect the slope. Staff would recommend additional screening of the walls to preserve the natural vegetated view from the lake. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-1279 – Setbacks: The existing retaining walls are tiered down the slope to create stair access and support the hillside of the property. The bottom wall is located approximately 6 feet from the OHWL. The proposed retaining wall repair will be located one foot in front of the existing wall creating an estimated 5 foot setback from the lake. No retaining walls are permitted within the 75 foot Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a variance to construct a new retaining wall with minor footprint expansions within the lakeyard setback. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.