02-18-2025 Planning Commission Packet (2)

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FILE # LA24-000065 18 February 2025 Page 2 of 4 3. Designed by a registered engineer or landscape architect, depending on the project scope: The proposed retaining walls were designed by the applicant, a professional landscaping company, but certifications were not provided with the submittal. Staff finds the proposal to have a minimal scope given the size of the proposed wall. 4. Designed to be the minimum size necessary to control the erosion problem: The proposed retaining wall is designed to be minimal and will provide safe, level access to the existing lake stair from the lakeyard. In addition to the conditions listed in Section 78-1279, Section 78-916 provides a list of conditions supporting Conditional Use Permit (CUP) issuance. The Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may grant a CUP as the use permit was applied for or in modified form. Based on the application and the evidence submitted, the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan: The new retaining wall will provide slope stability and safe lake access for the owners of the property, an aspect that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code: Retaining walls within the lakeyard are permitted where they are deemed necessary to protect the integrity of the slope. The existing lake stair is sited poorly into the slope and the proposed wall would allow for a stable connection between the slope and stairs. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management: The property meets this standard. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system: The property meets this standard. 5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost: This proposal is not anticipated to impact public services. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future: The proposal to add a retaining wall is compatible with the surrounding area both presently and in the future, as residential lake access for private property owners is not specific to this property. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan: The installation of a new retaining wall to support an existing lake stair is consistent with the character of the surrounding area. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan: The retaining walls are proposed to be minimal in nature to provide a level entry to the lake stair with a less than two (2) foot tall protrusion above the slope. 186