To: HILLSIDE BUILDING COMMITTEE
From: Paul Mood, P.E.
Town Engineer
Date: December 13, 2017
Subject: Formal Review for a new home at 6837 N. Lost Dutchman Dr.
Narrative: The existing building is to be demolished and a new home is to be built. A portion of the new home is two stories.
Background
The property currently contains a 3,657 ft.? residential property constructed in 1966. The proposed Project will demolish all existing structures, reconstruct a portion of the existing driveway and construct a new home (11,355 ft.? under roof) with a pool, casita, BBQ, fire pit and paver driveway (pima blend). A portion of the home near the north east corner of the property will be two stories. The Hillside Committee reviewed the concept plans for this property on July, 27, 2017.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls will be placed along the outside of the property as shown on the grading and drainage plans and will not exceed 8 feet in height.
Pool & Spa
A negative edge pool and spa will be constructed in the rear of the house
Grading & Drainage
The proposed project will continue to allow the historical drainage to flow across the southwest portion of the property through two 18 inch pipes underneath the driveway. Retention basins placed on the property will retain the "pre vs. post" storm water from the 100 year, two hour storm event. Drains located across the driveway will help collect storm water and directed to either a retention basin or wash to help keep storm water from running onto the street.
Landscaping & Lighting
A desert landscaping pallet is proposed throughout the property including a natural turf area and two artificial turf areas. There are 6 up-lights, 15 in-paver lights and 16 downlights shown on the landscape plans. There are 17 wall lights near entry points in the garage doors as well as 3 security lights. The wall lights shown are currently not code compliant and will need to be resubmitted for review and approval by staff. The se...
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