02-08-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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Zoning File #1238 January 11, 1988 Page 2 of 3 Staff has no other concerns regarding the proposal except to note that although we are in the process of considering a zoning amendment involving accessory structures, the impact of the structure at the 14' height and in consideration of the total area of the country club property, staff sees no problem with recommending approval of the variance and conditional use permit as proposed. Additional Comments and Planning Comnission Recommendation - February 4, 1988 Additional Exhibits Exhibit H - Landscape Plan The representative of the Country Club advised that they have been in contact with the most affected neighboring property owner on Wakefield Road. The applicant discussed the extension cf an "existing" berm that would be Extended to the north providing natural screening from ;:urn site and new accessory structure. Staff advised that: they knew nothing of the referci,ced berm (rev-�ew Exhibit H). The landscape plan does not reveal a berm within the subject area. Staff has inspected the site since the Planning Commission meeting and has ta. 2n photo= of the alleged berm. As Tom Jacobs had advised the Planning Commissior, the so-called berm is a former burn site/pile that has been covered with a light cover of soil allowing minimal vegetation to be restored. The former burn s:_te runs approximately 30-40 feet in length at an average height of 10-12 feet. It is located just to the west of the current burn site serving tO screen the piles of debris from the Wakefield Road residences. The representative of the club advised that they will not do any landscaping until appropriate approvals or permits are obtained from the City. Staff advised the applicant that the excavation or borrowing of fill in excess of 100 cubic yards would zequire a conditional use permit and dependinq o^ the location of an approved berm on the property, could be instal led 3 34 or 6 foot height. The king berm referred to at the meeting i5 not an approved berm. If this bei was approved, either by a general Fermit or a conditional use permit, it would not meet the clean fill. standards. Even prior to our recent amendment, the City would never have approved the filling over a burn site filled with the debris of partially '.)urned plantings and trees. If the Country Club wishes the berm of 10-12 feet in height, running 30-40 feet in length, a conditional use permit is required. Clearly the land alteration would exceed the 100 cubic yard standard. The City would also require the removal of the remnants of the burning pile prior to the land alteration.