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-- . . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting.. Novembar 12, 1985 Page six Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve an area variance for the two temporary construction signs of 64 square feet (each sign to be a maximum of 96 square feet). Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Sather reported that there is a real estate "For Sale" sign at 1-694 and Highway 10 which also appears to be over-sized. Draina~e Encroachment - 1528/1536 Briarknol1 Drive - German/Fischer Council was referred to Board of Appeals recommendations (11-2-85). Miller reported that he and the Board of Appeals met on the subject sites with property owners Wayne German and Dianne Fischer. Miller explained that the grade changes between the two houses, coupled with the side-entry garage at 1528 Briarknoll, has created the need for a retaining wall at the common property line (violates the 3 foot setback for retaining walls) and encroaches on a 5-foot wide drainage easement (5 feet on each side of the . line) . Miller listed the concerns considered by the Board of Appeals: (1) Provision for adequate drainage to prevent runoff from 1528 Briarknoll from discharging onto the lot at 1536 Briarknoll. (2) Functional access to the side-entry garage at 1528, without negatively impacting 1536 (only 19+' of maneuvering space is pro- vided) . (3) Conformity with Ordinance requirements for setbacks and drainage easements. Miller reported that the Board looked at alternativas and made the following recommendations: (1) Provision of a curb along the west side of the driveway at 1528 Briarknoll, directing drainage to the street and not onto the adja- cent lot. (2) Grant a setback variance for the retaining wall to make it a "legal" wall, based on tha hardship condition of the natural slope between the lots. (3) Provision of a short fence at the top of the wall, or some other mutually agreeable screening method, to minimize the negative functional, visual and safety impacts upon the adjacent property caused by the Side-entry garage. Mr. German was present; reported that when the Briarknoll plat was developed, all the lots were tiered; noted that if the lots were used as proposed, no problem would exist; reported that the neighbor hauled out the excavated dirt from the site making the retaining wall a necessity at the property line; explained this left him no choice, in order for him to access the garage. In discussion, it was queried if original grades were looked at. German said a 5' differential was the intent between the lots. It was asked if the neighbor feels the recomme~ded solution is reasonable (Fischer was not present at the Council meeting). Miller said Mrs. Fischer objected to a fence on the wall; said she objected to a 6' fence more than a 4' wall (6' fence would be permitted by ordinance); expressed no problem with a 4" to 6" curb along the driveway edge. German explained that Registry Homes (developer of Briarknoll) had intended to build all the homes in the subdivision; as it turned out, they are not building all the houses; explained that they would have had a dip, between the lots, to carry the drainage, without a retaining wall. German said he . proposes a 6" curb with a top log, creating a 12" total curb, which will direct drainage to the street; said 1536 would not receive the drainage. Hansen moved that Council accept the recommendations of the Board of Appeals requiring a 12" curb along the west side of the driveway, directing drainage from the lot at 1528 Briarknoll to the street, and grant a setback variance for the retaining wall to make it a "legal" wall as constructed. Motion was seconded by Peck and carried unanimously. (4-0)