20220302-004c: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220302 004c Date: March 2, 2022 Subject: Water Oak Apartments, SP-2019-0109C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 25 feet to construct a driveway. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone, with no critical environmental features; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend this variance having determined the required Findings of Fact have not been met. With that in mind, the Environmental Commission does recommend the variance. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance requested with the comment that City staff work collaboratively to ensure this situation does not occur in the future. VOTE 7-1 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Aguirre, Brimer, Barrett Bixler, Ramberg, Bristol Against: Thompson Recuse: None Absent: Scott Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair