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� <br /> FILE#16-3826 <br /> 11 May 16 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> designed to take into account the natural,scenic,and historic features of the area <br /> and to minimize environmental impact. The long term effect of the project should <br /> result in minimal environmental impacts. The project will be monitored by the City, <br /> to prevent erosion from the site. <br /> 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the <br /> public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; There should be no <br /> lighting or glare resulting from the grading project,and <br /> , 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. See#12 <br /> above. <br /> A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, <br /> a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are <br /> observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official <br /> controls to change the status of conditional uses. <br /> Septic System Status <br /> The property is served by City sewer. <br /> Conditional Use Permit Analysis <br /> Existin� Grade: Changing the grade on a vacant site is permitted. Approval of a CUP for grading <br /> and a grading plan approved as part of the creation of a new subdivision are the two ways in which <br /> a property can impact or change the "existing grade" of a property. Approval of the CUP will <br /> establish a new "existing grade",which is a critical component for measuring height and massing <br /> for a new home/structure. The applicant has not requested specifically that the CUP approval <br /> include the "re-setting" or "re-establishment" of the existing grade for the property, nor have <br /> they proposed a new structure. The import of fill material to the property could very likely allow <br /> a taller home to be built, or possibly a home with a walk out basement that currently would be <br /> considered as a story to meet the basement definition. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the CUP to allow the grading of 895 Tonkawa Road as proposed. In <br /> addition to re-vegetatingthe property,which is a requirement ofthe permit,careful consideration <br /> should be given to 1.) Protecting the existing mature trees on the property, and 2.) Protection of <br /> the bluff. Any installed landscaping should not further block views of the lake from adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> The City's consulting engineer has reviewed the plan; comments are attached as Exhibit E. <br /> Public Comments <br /> No public comments have been received regarding the CUP application. However, staff received <br /> comments related to concerns about the grading and its impact on the ravine on 915 Tonkawa, <br /> as well as concerns about soil erosion. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the CUP, if granted, will not alter the <br />