07-19-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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� . .. � #10-3476 July 19,2010 Page 3 of 4 unless a change of character is called for in the Community Management Plan; - Because th'e grading will be confzned to the area on the top of the bluff, the changes will not be visible off the property. (9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the properly values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The grading should have no impact on the property in the area. The developed portion of the property ' now drains directly to Long Lake and would after the grading. ' � (10) Provided with screening and buffering adeyuate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; There should be no undesirable views or activities to screen or buffer fi-om adjacent houses during or after the grading. � (11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke,noise,glare,vibration, odors,fumes, dust, electrical interference,general unsightliness, or other means; There will be equipment noise and trucks hauling during the grading operation. This activity will be of short duration and will be similar to the noise and construction associated with constr•uction of a house. (12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets,parking needs that cause an inconvenience to adjoining properties,tra�c congestion, or unsafe access; There will be equipment noise and trucks hauling during the grading operation. This activity will be of short duration and will be similar to the noise and construction associated with construction of a house. � � (13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic,and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; : � While no grading will occur on the bluff or steep slopes, there may be some tree loss,particularly , evergreen trees, on the flat areas near the top of the slope that will be removed. Some of the tree removal is necessary to create the rain gardens. Even so, significant trees that must be removed for grading near the top of the bluff should be replaced in a nearby location. (1,4) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right- of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; and There will be no exterior lighting associated with the grading. ' (15) Not detrimental to the public health,public safety, or general welfare. With proper erosion control and escrows this should be satisfied