CDC Bassingthwaite distributed a memorandum from Fire Chief Will Ewing, which was received after the staff report was completed. Wagon Road does not meet the City's fire or street standards. CDC Bassingthwaite reviewed the applicant's submitals, identified as staff report Attachments A1-A4. He noted that the Public Works Director will allow a deviation from the standards, due to the economic hardship it would place on the applicant to build Wagon Road to minimum City standards. This is a good example of the difficulty topography places on development and why an exception process is in place.
Staff recommends approval of the request with the recommended conditions of approval.
He noted that the adjacent property, Tax Lot 2500, attempted to develop approximately 6-7 years ago. The property was land-locked and Mr. Martin had concerns with the development, which had been approved by the City. An existing driveway easement crossed Mr. Martin's property, Tax Lot 2400. Thus, the driveway was angled slightly and paved in 1995. A lot of expense was put into the driveway and the City was aware of the situation and helped during the process.