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Zoning File #2041 July 12. 1995 Page 2 Description of Request In May 1994 the City approved lot width, street and side setback variances to permit construction of the new residence on property. Review Exhibit J. the conditions ot that approval required that applicant provide detailed grading plans to ensure that there would be no impact on adjacent residential properties. At the time of the issuance of a building permit, detail was also required for retaining walls that were to be installed along the west side where cuts in the steeper elevations would be called tor to allow for the access drive. Review Exhibits F and L, in the building permit review the applicant or contractor was advised ot the iwed 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 additiona l^ fill has b^jglac^ along the east side yard and to the north rear yard. The current op^aiiernat^evations along the east yard lot line present problems of severe erosion impacting both the subject property and property to east. Review E.xhibit G. H and I. the applicant has installed both a second curb cut and a retaining wall 3’ from the west side lot line. With the installation of a new curb cut at Rest Point Road, an island area has been created that shows signs of erosion and potential loss ot trees because of exposure of roots at the cut area. Review Exhibit I. applicant proposes two alternatives for restoration of this area. The engineer has recommended alternative B which involves the restoration of 2:1 slopes and replanting of trees that will obviously be lost as a result of these 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 elevation 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 E.xhibit 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. Review Exhibit K. Gustafson ’s report of July 7, 1995 and Exhibits H and 1, recent submittals of applicant in response to engineer ’s preliminaiy review at site inspection. Gustafson advised in a recent phone conversation that the amended grading plan is not acceptable. He advises that area along the east side lot line that is steeper than a 3:1 slope must be covered by seed blankets. f"