TO: Hillside Building Committee
DATE: June 14, 2017
FROM: George Burton, Planner
SUBJECT: Combined Review for Mady Residence - 5631 N. 52nd Place (APN: 172-47-037B). Application for retaining walls, pool remodel, and new spa.
The owner of the property located at 5631 N. 52nd Place submitted an application for the addition of new retaining walls, a pool remodel, and new spa.
History/Background
The Town received a complaint regarding the addition of retaining walls on the subject property. Staff visited the site and informed the owner that the improvements require hillside approval and permits. Two of the retaining walls are located on the property and are subject to Hillside Committee review.
Also, four retaining walls were placed in the right-of-way. One of the retaining walls will be removed and the applicant is working with the Town on obtaining an encroachment permit for the other three retaining walls. The retaining walls located in the right-of-way are not subject to Hillside Committee review. Also, the remodel of the existing pool and addition of a new spa has been included in this application.
Site Improvements
* Retaining Walls. The retaining walls were constructed to prevent erosion of the property. The first retaining wall is setback 2' from the north property line, is 6' tall, and 76' long. This retaining wall is comprised of three different materials: cinder block, masonry block with stone, and rip-rap. The cinder block is a brown color that has a light reflective value (LRV) of 18%, the masonry block is a reddish color with an LRV of 7%, and the rip-rap portion of the wall is a brown color with an LRV of 26%. The maximum allowable LRV is 38%.
The second retaining wall is located near the existing carport. The second wall is setback 5' from the north property line, is 3'6" tall, and 26' long. This retaining wall is made of masonry block with stone. It is a reddish color and has an LRV of 7%. A flagstone walking surface will ...
Click here for full text