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H02-2793 Revis Stephenson ISSO Fox Ridge Road Page 3 of3 ____________ 2.The portion of the after-tlie-fact permit for the existing grades is not consistent with the City’s general recommendation that newly created slopes not be less than a 3:1 slope. The point on the property where the flat area of the back yard begins to slope is less than a 3:1 slope and should be correct^. The original plan to fill the back yard was to make the back yard safe elitptinating the steep drop only 30* from the back of the house. The fill changed the slope of the back yard from a steep drop to a gradual slope. The e.\isting grades have extended the back yard an additiona^^ This is * very clear on the illustration attached as Exhibit C. You can see how the proposed plan would eliminate the very steep slope, but not extend the yard. Staff is not opposed to this change in the plan, however the grades should be changed to not be less than a 3:1 slope and remove the base of the hill fh>m the 26' wetland setback. 3.Staff has requested the Mr. Stephenson have the adjacent property owners join him in this application since the request is to allow the land alteration beyond the property lines. The legal notice was mailed including those two properties as part of the new application. Both property owners have consented to the project. Knowing the issues relating to the finished grades, the property owner did seed the hillside and plant some trees. If the grades have to be changed to be in compliance with the previous plan, or to reflect a change to the grades based on the excessive slope, it may require the hill to be reseeded and replanted. Any recommendation shall include the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All slopes shall be restored with a minimum of 4-inches of topsoil and seeded or restored with some type of erosion control measure, erosion control plan shall be approved by the MCWD and City Engineer. The silt fence shall be relocated to be a minimum of 26' to the edge of the delineated wetland, and any fill shall be removed from within 26* of the wetland (unless a variance to permit fill within the wetland setback is approved). Ail soils within 26' of the wetland shall be decompacted following construction activity. The City Engineer shall review and make recommendations on the plan prior to any additional construction activities and corrections. No portion of the hill shall not less than a 3:1 finished slope. COUNCIL ACnON REQUESTED Motion to direct Staff to drafi a resolution of approval or denial based on the findings and conclusions made by the Council. The final resolution for adoption will be presented to the Council July 22,2002.