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r TO: FROM: DATE: V Chaifrnan Schrocdcr and Planning Commission Members Ron Moorsc. Cit> Administrator Michael P. Gaffron, Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator September 16, 1*594 SUBJECT: #1965 James Lear, 2525 Dunwtxxly Avenue - V'ariance - Public Hearing Application: Request for variance and conditional use pennit to construct retaining walls in lakeshore yard to repair a tailing lakeshore bank. List of Exhibits A - Application B - Plat Map C - Property Owners List D - Survey E - Topography Map F - Sketch of ^oposed Walls G * City Engineer's Comments H - Revised Plan (Rev’d 9/16/94) I - Cross Sections (Reev’d 9/16/94) J - Letters of Transmittal (Rev’d 9/16/94) Discussion Applicant is Gustafson Design on behalf of James Lear, the property owner. This property has a lakeshore bank rising appro.ximately 20’ above the lake with a slope of around 50%. The bank is starting to experience a slump problem on the northerly half ot the property. The applicant initially provided only a conceptual sketch for a wall system. City Engineer Shawn Gustafson requested much additional detail which was not submi ted until midday on Friday, September 16th. Gustafson has not had a chance to comme;it in writing, but his indication to me at 1:15 p.m. today was that while the additional material provided is helpful, it does not appear to be an engineered designed, it appears to be a boulder wall, and he has severe reserv'ations about recommending approval tor boulder walls. The proposal does m)t provide any detail as to the amount of hardcover that will be add<‘d by the walls. A hardcover calculation should also be provided. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends tabling this item until the information submitted to the City Engineer has been reviewed and found acceptable by the Engineer. Planning Commission may want to give applicant conceptual direction in regards to the project. ch