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_ .� ; � .� . To n�E r�o�ow►e� �u►�roR �wo cmr �couNCK _ September 1, 1988 wtoN► TME nT�r MI►r'WOl�t INFORMATION ONLY EXTENSION OF DEVELOPMENT ON LAUREL WAY . j � This is an information report to recap the history of Lhis subject, inform the Council about recent applications for building permits and staff's intended actions. Background and Discussion: In 1970 the City unsuccessfully attempted to have public improvements in Laurel Way installed under an assessment district. (The chronology of the district is in Appendix "A"). Plans and specifications were prepared and a soil and geologic investigation undertaken. They are a�ailable as input to an environmental impact report considered necessary by the staff, subject to revisions af the construction documents to current materials and•construction standards. The soil and geologic investigation must be updated to provide design and quality control for future development. Staff continuPS to have major concerns about gealogic conditions in this area which may expose people or s ruc ures to geologic hazards. In addition, the plans and specifications prepared in 2970 do not conform to current ordinances, specifically the street width. This leaves two options: Option 1: Amend the pertinent Ordinance to permit the non-conforming street width. In such case, the Laurel Way right-of-way which was offered for dedication and not accepted on the Subdivision Map, could be accepted by the City, or Option 2: C�ndition any further development subject to a owners adjacent to the extsting unimproved private streef �o enter into an agreement to maintain the street. It should be understood that a decision ta allow development to proceed on Laurel Miay will almost certainly require that variances be given for the construction of each dwelling. The lots are so steep that we can expect that there will be substandard setbacks from the street and building heights exceeding the 30-foot height limit. In addition, there may be a substantial loss of mature trees and a significant amount of grading. A prior staff report explaining the development problems is in Appendix "6". Since that report, the Hatfields have built a house, and provided water and ; sewer line extensions under a special improvement agreement with the City. ; This Agreement also required construction of road improvements for one-half of the street width, and specified that the streets shall remain private unless later improved to its full width under assessment or o±her proceedings. The Cc�.t►�•ct� \�ll ..� �i i2 5E