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File #: NVAR-24-0007    Version: 1 Name: 1220 Eagle Rock Road Retaining Wall - Nonuse Variance
Type: Planning Case Status: Public Hearing
File created: 9/11/2024 In control: Planning Commission Informal
On agenda: 11/7/2024 Final action:
Title: A Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.2.610.D.1.d to allow a nine (9) foot retaining wall within the hillside overlay where a maximum of four (4) feet is permitted located at 1220 Eagle Rock Road. (Quasi-Judicial) Presenter: Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning and Neighborhood Services
Sponsors: Planning Department
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment #1 - Approved Hillside Development Plan, 3. Attachment #2 - PPRBD Correspondence, 4. Attachment #3 - Notice of Opposition, 5. Attachment #4 - Public Response Letter, 6. Attachment #5 - Site Plan, 7. Attachment #6 - Existing Conditions, 8. Attachment #7 - Project Statement, 9. Attachment #8 - Entech Retaining Wall Recommendation, 10. Attachment #9 - Geological Hazard Report Validation Letter, 11. Attachment #10 - 1210 Eagle Rock Rd Hillside Site Plan, 12. Attachment #11 - Notice of Support, 13. 7.5.526 NON-USE VARIANCE, 14. 7.2.610 HS-O HILLSIDE OVERLAY

Title

A Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.2.610.D.1.d to allow a nine (9) foot retaining wall within the hillside overlay where a maximum of four (4) feet is permitted located at 1220 Eagle Rock Road. (Quasi-Judicial)

 

  Presenter: 

Drew Foxx, Planner II, Planning and Neighborhood Services

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Recommended Action

  Optional Motions:

1.                     Motion to Approve

Approve the Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.2.610.D.1.d allowing a 9-foot retaining wall in the hillside overlay upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria as set for in City Code Section 7.5.526.E. with the following conditions:

a.                     The property owner may shift the location of the wall by up to two (2) feet to the south due to physical constraints after having provided evidence from a licensed Engineer to City Planning that the proposed location as shown is no longer suitable.

b.                     An amendment to the applicable hillside overlay development plan (City File No. AR DP 98-727) shall be processed prior to approval of a building permit.

c.                     Wall height shown on the site plan shall be from finished grade to top of wall.

2.                     Motion to Deny

Deny the Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.2.610.D.1.d allowing a 9-foot retaining wall in the hillside overlay based upon the findings that the request does not comply with the criteria as set for in City Code Section 7.5.526.E.

 



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