Laserfiche WebLink
468 <br /> <br /> Valley Trails are still in the 100-year floodplain. <br /> Mr. Mohr asked if this was done on a lot-by-lot basis. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift said yes. <br /> <br /> Ms. Jeanette Child, 7161 Valley Trails Drive, stated that she <br /> was not opposed to Mr. Riley's plans but was concerned about the <br /> soil movements in Valley Trails. She inquired if there were any <br /> problems about building the basement in the area that would affect <br /> the houses across the street. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer referred the question to staff. <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott indicated that any soil movements in the <br /> properties across the street would be most unlikely. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr commented that the problem in'the area is not that <br /> the soil slides but that the soil is like a sponge that swells and <br /> contracts, depending on the wetness or dryness of the area. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gary Smith, Director of Building Inspection, stated that <br /> he had seen and checked the plans. He explained that the <br /> foundation is also going to be a retaining wall which would keep <br /> the outside walls from coming in on the building. He indicated <br /> that Mr. Riley would be doing more than what is really needed to <br /> hold the building up. He added that building the basement is a <br /> good concept because the foundation needed to be repaired and in <br /> doing so, Mr. Riley would get more living space. <br /> <br /> Ms. Child inquired how long the job would take. <br /> <br /> Mr. Riley replied that the work would primarily involve the <br /> physical jacking-up of the house by approximately ten feet, <br /> followed by the excavation, which would utilize a small bobcat <br /> rather than a heavy equipment, and finally the reconstruction of <br /> the foundation. He estimated that the entire job would take <br /> anywhere between one and two months, depending on the <br /> subcontractors. <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the <br /> public hearing closed. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Ms. Mohr, and seconded by Mr. Brandes, that <br /> Resolution No. 90-165 be adopted, approving FDP-90-1, the <br /> application of Gerald Riley for a variance from a requirement in <br /> Section 17.08 of the Municipal Code that all structures in special <br /> flood hazard areas be constructed with the lowest elevation above <br /> the base flood elevation, to allow the construction of a basement <br /> <br /> 9-4-90 <br /> <br /> - 14 - <br /> <br /> <br />