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Zoning File #1896 January 11, 1995 Page 3 advises that the City should require a written statement from contractor confirming that all of these had been completed as a result of the increase in height. The Building staff confirms that the contractor did provide the required erosion control during construction. It was observed from another property when completing another inspection. The Building staff was not involved in the inspection of the retaining walls as building permits were not issued nor do they routinely complete such inspections v hen the Engineer completes the structural/engineering review. The City Engineer will complete inspection involving land alterations proposed under a conditional use permit. Upon your inspection you will note that the landscaping beneath the steep banks of this wall have been protected. The wall, although close n, 7* in height at the western edge, will not be observed because of the plantings within the steep bank and also the color of the stone used is neuKal gray. Staff would caution members that if you proceed to step down the stairs to observe the wall at the base to be most cautious as the steps were slippery and difficult to descend because of the storage of portions of dock on stair structure. Issues for Consideration 1. Staff is placed smack in the middle (or our Mayor Butler would say " between a rock and a hard place") when dealing with emergency situations in the late fall of the year such as in this case. There is no way to provide the necessary land use review to meet the winter deadline. If tliis applicant was delayed to the end of January, there would be no way to ensure against the collapse of the wail and bank this spring. Staff could have advised the person to proceed on their own ai J deal with the penalties as they come but we feel it imperative that the City Engineer provide his reviev/ and guidance for the reconstruction of walls where there is potential for a serious collapse which was the c^e for this property. How would the Planning Commission advise staff to proceed with these matters? 2. Other issues raised by Planning Commission. Planning Commission Recommendation Your recommendation to approve must include the following conditions required by staff: 1. Applicant’s contractor to submit for both City and applicant a letter confirming that all additional improvements as set fc rth by the City Engineer in his report of January 11, 1995 have been fulfilled as a re-ult of the increase in height of the retaining wall that is in excess of a height of 4 ’. 2. Applicant to obtain a building permit (and to make payment of a penalty fee?) to cover the additional costs for the inspections of the City Engineer.