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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD I^IARCH 18, 1991 {#9)ZONING FILE #1627-MCCLOUD CONTINUED McCloud asked f )r tiie ooportunity to make s^me additional points. He stated that the flooring of the decks are at ground level, and, therefore, are invisible from the lake, and that the only portion of the structure that is visible, is the retaining walls. He said. "The City Engineer has recommended that I keep only the retaining v/alls, which are definitely requirt'd to prevent the bank from further erosion. T'ne design of the floor decking is such that it traps small quantities of water in between each plank, which prevents water from just running down the bank. It promotes percolation of rainwater throughout the whole system. The City Engineer also recommended leaving at least a portion of the steps. The only other aspect of this that may be disturbing to view is the storage area. T.he retaining v/all does extend behind the storage area. I v/ould be hap'py to remove the front wall of that area, but there will still be wall behind it." Hanson interjected, "I would just like to say that I am not concerned about the visual impact of this structure." McCloud explained further. "The railings, or some other form ef restraint, will have to remain in place to prevent someone from walking off the edge. A barrier will be necessary regardless of whether or not the floor decking remains. I guess my question then is what would you v/ant me to remove?" Kelley explained that the City': Hardcover Ordinance does view decking as hardcover. Bellows reminded McCloud that the City Engineer has stated that the retaining walls are failing. McCloud said, "Neither myself, nor my engineer, could find signs of the retaining walls failing. I would have to respectfully disagree with the City Engineer's opinion in that regard. I v/ould also note that the City Engineer states that the floor decking enhances the stability of the walls. If in fact, the v/alls are failing, I v/ill of course repair them." Kelley said. "In ny opinion, some hardcover can remain, including access to the lake. You are entitled to have access. The decking however should be removed." McCloud asked Kelley to address the railings. Kelley replied, "The railings are needed in accordance with the retaining walls exceeding a certain height." Mabusth stated that railings are needed when the wall height exceeds 30 inches. - 17 - in TuYim iiitiijtj