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Zoning File #1569 July 13, 1990 Page 3 of 4 It is net customary for the City to ask for septic testing when dealing with a 6>s acre dry contiguous site. Many portions of this site are restricted for septic use with severe slopes and by the required setback of 75' from the wetland. In addition, please review the floor plans of the proposed structure. There is a total of 10 bedrooms proposed for this residence. Two of those bedrooms are proposed for guest or domestic staff use. The two sleeping rooms are located on the first floor. Note that there are no kitchen areas proposed. Applicant is advised that if kitchen areas are ever installed to serve this section, a separate conditional use permit will be required for a guest house/non-rental apartment. The crucial issue for this review will be if applicant's consultant can provide test results that confirm the site can maintain a 10 bedroom home. Once again, staff will confirm the capabilities of the site at your meeting. In reviewing the site plan (Exhibit F), note the grading proposed as a result of the major cutting and filling to be done on the site. The applicant will be expected to file detailed grading and drainage plans with the building permit application, providing detail on all retaining walls on the site. Note the retaining walls proposed are located well within the required setback for accessory structure. Applicant's representative should provide information as to the maximum height of the walls proposed . It is difficult for staff to determine whether a separate conditional use permit review would be required lacking detailed plans. As one may argue that because of the topography the necessary land alterations and retaining walls are required to protect the foundation of this oversized principal structure. The building and zoning code would allow such land alterations under a building permit. Planning Commission may \.ish to ask further questions of the applicant and to provide direction to the staff. Please review Exhibit Bl-2, Mr. Webber has provided a listing of the hardships and unique findings for this property in seeking a front/street setback at 68' where the 100' setback is required. They are reviewed as follows: 1. The majority of the home meets the 100' setback. The setback variance is sought for only a garage and entry addition to the residence. 2. The house has been placed at the edge of the ridge in order to minimize erosion and the major cutting into the more steeper elevations.