20251203-002: Arbor View Subdivision C8-2025-0085.0A Recommendation — original pdf

Recommendation

. RECOMMENDATION TO LAND USE COMMISSION Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20251203-002: Arbor View Subdivision; C8-2025-0085.0A WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is seeking variance requests from LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on slopes over 15%, LDC 25-8-302 to allow construction of buildings on slopes over 15%, and LDC 25-8-423 to exceed the 30% net site area watershed impervious cover limit and to allow 3900 square feet of impervious cover; and WHEREAS, the property is located in the Bull Creek Watershed, in the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff does not recommend this variance, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that approval of these variances could set a precedent on how slopes and other environmental features can be built upon in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the requested variance. If these variances are granted by the Zoning & Platting Commission, the Environmental Commission recommends that the following conditions be adopted: Staff conditions: 1. Impervious cover shall be limited to 3,900 sq ft for “Lot 1” and 0 sq ft for “Lot 2”. 2. Prior to issuance of the COA building permit, the applicant must have an approved COA site plan exemption for detention of 3,900 sq ft of impervious cover and an easement. 3. The detention will be maintained in accordance with COA requirements. 4. Slab-on-grade foundation construction is not allowed. The foundation and driveway must be constructed using piers. Any grading exceeding four feet of depth or construction on slopes exceeding 15% will require Land Use Commission variances in accordance with applicable Land Development Code regulations. 5. The design and construction of structures on the lot must be based on the recommendations from a slope stability analysis performed by a licensed geotechnical engineer, as verified by the City. . As well, the Environmental Commission recommends the following conditions: 1. No additional fill or leveling in the future on the property. 2. No future additional grading on the property unless for the use of emergency maintenance to the structure. 3. Current and additional construction cannot harm the groundwater seeps. 4. Any additional future changes to the structure and land use shall come before the Environmental Commission. 5. Additional landscaping on the property will be prohibited. Date of Approval: December 3, 2025 Motioned By: Harris Qureshi Seconded By: Mariana Krueger Vote: 10-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Richard Brimer, Annie Fierro, Justin Fleury, Martin Luecke, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, Allison Morrison, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Isabella Changsut Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair