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PROJECT MEMORANDUM

TO	ELK RIDGE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

FROM	BUILDING PERMIT DEPARTMENT

DATE	JUNE 25, 2021

SUBJECT	48 W COVE DRIVE, GREENVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOT 4

48 W Cove Drive, Lot 4 in Greenview Estates, is in a subdivision which was approved under an ordinance that no longer exists in the current City code. The subdivision was approved in 1997 and the zoning is CE-1. Once a plat has been approved development on those approved parcels is completed based upon the requirements of the plat and the conditions of approval. That does not mean that newer codes such as the latest version of the building code do not apply but it does mean that the configuration of the lot the buildable area, setbacks if specified in the approvals and other conditions of the approval remain in force. In this case the plat does clearly document a buildable area, the setbacks were specified and lots 1-5 were required to go before Planning Commission for an approval of the site prior to issuance of a building permit. Those requirements are still applicable to this lot.

With the lot being located in the CE-1 Zone (Critical Environment Zone) the purposes for these conditions are to preserve and protect the slopes natural vegetation and drainage. Preservation and protection of these features are critical to both the property and the community. As an example, if a steep slope is cut into at the bottom of the slope it can create a weak point which over time and give enough moisture may cause instability in the slope in the worst case leading to a possible landslide situation. If the natural vegetation is removed from a steep slope or drainage area without some form of mitigation such as other landscaping covers erosion can occur and this can also in worst case situations lead to undesired soil instability creating property damage and possibly flooding. It is for this purpose that specific conditions were placed upon this subdivision with additional considerations upon specific lots.

The planning Commission shall have the function, duty and power to approve or disapprove a project plan and to attach such modifications or conditions as may be deemed appropriate to improve the layout of the project, to ensure that the project will not pose any detrimental effect to persons or property, or to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Town. The Planning Commission shall review the proposed site plan and shall issue a decision within a reasonable time. Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Planning Commission may request a hearing before the Town Council who shall have the authority to reverse, affirm or modify any decision of the Commission. Provided, any such appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days of the determination of the Commission.

The Planning Commission needs to review and approve the following items prior to issuance of a building permit:

The dwelling and any garages or accessory buildings need to constructed within the buildable area shown on the plat. (attached)

The front setback for structures must be at least 30 feet back from the property line fronting the street. Side setbacks for structures must be no less than 10 feet form property line. Please note that this particular lot has a portion of an 8 foot wide trail easement on the north property line that cannot be fenced. Fencing may occur outside of the easement if desired.”

The site plan shall include:

The location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, with full dimensions showing the distance between buildings and distances from buildings to adjacent property lines.

The location of all parking spaces, driveways and points of vehicular ingress and egress.

A landscaping plan showing the location, types, and initial sizes of all planting materials to be used together with the location of fences, walls, hedges, and decorative materials.

Preliminary elevations of main buildings showing the general appearance and types of external materials to be used.

The locations of solid waste receptacles and trash pick-up areas.

Evidence of satisfaction of all applicable water supply, sewage disposal and fire protection requirements.

The site plan has been submitted for the Planning Commission’s review and approval. (attached)