TO: Hillside Building Committee
DATE: June 26, 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 retaining walls. The retaining walls located in the right-of-way are not subject to Hillside Committee review.
The Hillside Committee discussed this application at the June 14th meeting. During the meeting, the Committee expressed concern that the retaining walls do not blend in with the hillside, concerns regarding the structural soundness of the retaining walls, and concern about the finish of the metal guard rail. The Committee continued the application to Monday, June 26th at 9:00 am to allow the applicant to provide a sample board with veneers, drawings showing the revised plans, a 3/16" bushed stainless steel guard rail, and plans with structural details. A copy of the draft June 14, 2017 meeting minutes is enclosed for reference.
Site Improvements
* Retaining Walls. Based upon input from the June 14th meeting, the applicant updated the submittal to modify the retaining walls. The applicant also expanded the scope of work to include landscape, hardscape, and lighting improvements.
The retaining walls were constructed to prevent erosion of the property. Th...
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