Board of Adjustment Agenda and Packet 2013 05 15

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The proposed design includes introducing boulders on the east side of the property to provide retention and even out the steep grade. The height of the boulders is approximately 18 inches above grade on the front (north) side of the property and less than a foot towards the rear (south) end of the property. The fence would then be located on top of the boulders. The six foot tall portion of the fence is approximately 25 feet long. The fence then drops to four feet tall for 20 feet until it connects to a six foot tall fence on the rear of the property. The six foot fence on the rear (south end) of the property is permitted by the PUD, and does not require a variance. e 8.110 es findings that all of the criteria, s established under Section 17.48.110.B.1-6, have been satisfied, insofar as applicable: The applicant has provided a written analysis of the variance criteria, which has been included in the BOA packet materials. Following is a staff review and analysis of the variance criteria. 1. That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions such as irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot, or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the affected property. physical circumstances on this property. The first circumstance is etween the finish floor level of the house, and the east sidewalk. pography of the side yard and the adjacency to planned commercial development is usual circumstances or conditions do not exist throughout the neighborhood or district in which the property is located. es located adjacent to planned future commercial development, the applicant’s property is the only one with a significant grade REVIEW CRITERIA: The BOA has authority to hear and decide, grant or deny this application for a varianc from Section 17.16.120 B of the LMC by the powers granted the BOA in Section 17.4 of the LMC. The BOA may grant a variance only if it mak a There are two unique he grade difference bt The eastern side yard of the property is very steep, with a 30% slope on the north end of the house. The other unique aspect of this lot is its proximity to commercially zoned property across the street. There are only three homes in the entire Takoda Subdivision which are located adjacent to properties planned for commercial development. The unique to peculiar to the affected property. Staff finds this criterion has been met. 2. That the un There are 350 dwelling units in the Takoda Subdivision, and only three of them are located adjacent to planned future commercial development. This unique condition does not exist hroughout the neighborhood. Of the three propertit 3