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i;, <br />Description of Permit Request <br />Requesting Land Alteration Permit to replace existing retaining walls that are in a state of <br />failure, add two additional walls to ease grade in back yard to give a more maintainable <br />yard, and help with directing water runoff to ease erosion. <br />Current walls and stairs are in a state of failure and are dangerous. <br />A. The nails in timbers are exposed. We arc concerned over the safety of <br />ourselves, our young baby whom will be crawling and walking soon, and the <br />potential for quests harming themselves; leading to lawsuits. <br />B. Flagstone in stairs has become very unstable. Walking on them poses a <br />constant threat of loosing balance or tripping over them due to their poor <br />condition. <br />C. Our home is on a very steep slope and it is essential to maintain the integrity <br />of the wails to ensure minimal erosion into the lake. <br />We are responsible homeowners who would like to keep our property in good condition <br />with the necessary improvements. By replacing the . :isting retaining walls before they <br />collapse we will be able to prevent ^her sedimer.i from contaminating the lake. Wil^ <br />the addition of walls lower down the slope we will be able to lessen the steep grade and <br />control water runoff speed and direction, ensuring that runoff is free of sediment before <br />reaching the lake. <br />We sympathize with the cities Land Alteration guidelines. However, we believe these <br />modifications are in everyone’s best interest, especially in preserving the lakes integrity. <br />We are prepared to add any additional planting materials to hide the retaining walls as to <br />keep our property looking as natural as possible. <br />Sincerely, <br />Andrew & Tracey Rascher <br />fc’ <br />‘c ■ ’■ <br />./ <br />.«