#5581 - CUP/retaining wall and variance

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� o� o �,, o � �� -� � CITY of 4RON0 � ��1:� � � �� fb �G~' RESOLUTION OF THE �I�Y�C�UNCIL �kESHO� NO. � . 2. The Planning Commission reviewed this application on February 20, 2007 and on a vote of 7 - 0 recommended approval of the conditional use permit for reconstruction of retaining walls within the 0-75 foot shoreland zone based on the following findings: a. The property drops about 23 feet from the strPet yard of the property to the cove. b. The existing retaining walls on the propert;y have deteriorated and are unsightly. c. Because of the location of the house on this property and on the adjacent property it is impossible to construct a slo�e in place of the walls. d. An additional tier will be added, reducing the height of the individual walls. It will be easier to screen the shorter wa:'_ls with vegetation. 3. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the hardcover variance based on the following findings: a. A conditional use permit has been granted for tr.�e retaining walls. b. The additional 51 square feet of hardcover provides for an additional tier. The shorter walls will be easier to screen with vf:getation. 4. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the owners and the public, and trie effect of the proposed variance on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 5. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property i:-� this zoning district; that granting the variance would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the owners, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial Page 2 of 5