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I Zo ’iing File #2041 July 12, 1995 Page 2 Description of Request In Mav 1994 the City approved lot width, street and side setback variances to permit construction of the new residence on propeny. Review Exhibit J, the conditions of that approval required that applicant provide detailed grading plans to ensure that there would be no impact on adjacent residential propenies. At the time of the issuance of a building pemit, detail was also required for retaining walls that were to be installed along the west side where ci^ in the steeper elevations would be called for to allow for the access drive. Review Exhibits F and L, in the building permit review the applicant or contractor was advised of the need to provide specifications for any wall section that would exceed a 4‘ height. The more intense excavation in the street yard beyond what was approved with the building permit requires special consideration because the additional fill has been placed along the c^t ^de yard and to the north rear yard. The current or alternate elevations along the east yard lot line present problems of severe erosion impacting both the subject property and property to east. restoration of 2:1 slopes and replaming of trees that will obviously be lost ^ a result of thew excavations. Applicant will replant with evergreens. The engineer has reviewed the specifications for the retaining wall and has approved the wall. There is also discussion of a need to install a catch basin within the driveway as garage clevauon is at the same elevation of drive. The engineer requests detail as to the final location of that catch basin and the outlet. Because of the narrowness of this lot and the steepness of the elevations adjacent to the house, the engineer also recommends gutters and downspouts for the residence. Downspouts should be located on a final grading plan. John Gerhardson. our Public Works Director, has reviewed the property and approved the second curb cut recognizing the need for safety on the severely limited roadway. Please refer to Exhibit E. Applicant has provided a hardship statement as to the need to proceed with the more extensive land alteration in the street yard and need for the second curb.