3025 BURL PL 2018-01-02 MF Import

4. The inability of U-ie applicant to derive reasonable economic use of the property is not the result of actions by the applicant in subdividing the property or adjusting a boundary line thereby creating the undevelopable condition after the effective date of this Ordinance; and 5. The proposal 'nitigates the impacts on the environmentally sensitive areas to the maximum extent possible. The Planning Director's conclusions are as follows: There is no other reasonable use or alternative to the proposed development with less impact upon the environmentall) .sensitive area. The R-1 zone allows a single family residence upon a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. The property is approximately 8,849 square feet in area. To build only one single family residence upon the property is the least intense "reasonable" land use for this property. 2. The proposed development does not pose a threat to the public health, safety and welfare on or off of the subject lot. No development will be allowed within 25 feet from the top of slope. Water run-off will be controlled with the use of roof gutter and foundation drains which will tie into the storm drain system. Any alterations permitted to the requirement of this Ordinance shall be the minimum necessary to allow for reasonable use of the property. The proposed residence is typical in size to other residences within this subdivision. The applicant proposes to reduce the setback from the front property line to approximately 14 feel. This will allow the residence to setback 25 feel from the tcp of slope and maintain a useable back yard. The proposed deck within 25 feet from the top of slope is prohibited. A geotechnical report supporting the construction of a deck within 25 feet of the top of slope would need to be submitted with the application. 4. The inability of the applicant to derive reasonable economic use of the property is not the result of actions by the applicant in subdividing the property or adjusting a boundary line thereby creating the undevelopable condition after the effective date of this Ordinance. The lot was created prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Boundary Line Adjustment #4-91 reduced the lot size even further. 5. The proposal mitigates the impacts on the environmentally sensitive areas to the maximum extent possible. Conditions have been imposed upon the project which will mitigate any potential environmental impacts. Mitic- "r)n requirements includes removing yard wastes from the slope, draining water off to the street, placing permanent fencing along the top of slope, and recording d native growth protection easement covenant to protect the site's environmentally sensitive area. Signed: Paul A. Roberts, Director PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT