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Zoning File ??2041 Page 2 October 10, 1995 Members are once again asked to review Exhibit B, applicant s reasons tor proceeding with the further excavation of the street yard. The major concern ot the review ing staff was the placement of the additional fill within the narrow side yard and to the rear of the residence. The raising of the elevations in the side yard became even more of an issue because of the narrowness ot the yard at 15'. The Engineer knew that it would be impossible to install a 3 :1 slope in the 15' and that we may be looking at additional retaining walls or layering of geogrid fabric to maintain the steep slope. Another issue was the low area in front of the garages at the street side. It was impossible to achieve positive drainage away from residence. The applicant originally considered installing a catch basin. Review Exhibit J, applicant ’s amended plan shows downspouts on residence tv ing into draintiles alomj the west side and along the street or south side. At the south side, the trench drain connects to a draintile that eventually drains at an outlet in the rear yard. Rev.ew Exhibit K, Gustafson approved the crading plan showing 2:1 slope. Note excavations are kept out of the neighboring property at the^'east. Slopes along the east side will be planted with crown vetch and then covered and staked with curlex erosion control blankets. All drainage from the residence structure will be directed to the north or rear of the property. Review Exhibit K and L. Glen Sauer, the owner of the property located at 4104 Highwood Road, was concerned with the additional fill being placed in the watershed and potential impact on his property. Gustafson has reviewed this matter with Glenn Cook. The report notes that the proposed grading will have no perceptible impact upon the retention area within Mr. Sauer’s property. Staff has advised Mr. Sauer of the Engineer ’s report. Staff Recommendation To approve the after-the-fact conditional use peimit for Phil and Darcy Otto for the property l^ated at 4116 Highwood Road involving land alterations not authorized under a building permit for the new construction. The land alteration included the installation of two tiered retaining walls along the west side lot line, creation of a new curb cut and the removal and placement of approximately 200 cubic yards of earth. This approval is based on the following findings: 1. The final grading plan approved by the City Engineer has been found to have no impact upon the adjacent properties as a result of the fxuther excavation of the street yard and the placement of the additional fill to the side and rear of the residence. 2. John Gerhardson has reviewed the second curb cut and approved the location and use of second curb cut finding an improvement in safety based on the narrowness of Hiehwood Road and the number of dwelling units serv^ed by this substandard roadway. 3. The land alterations will not involve the adjacent property to the east.