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September 18, 2015
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Notice of Final Decision
On September 18, 2015, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following:
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Planning Action: PA-2015-01595
Subject Property: 131 Terrace Street
Applicant: Regenesis Ecological Design
Description: A request for a Physical & Environmental Constraints Review Permit
for a proposed alteration of the land surface in areas identified as Hillside Land. The applicant's
proposal is for implementation of a permanent erosion control installation to stabilize the
existing hillside located on the West side of the subject property. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION: Rural Residential; ZONING: RR-.5; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 lE 09CB;
TAX LOT: 800
The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 12t" day after the
Notice of Final Decision is mailed. Approval is valid for a period of 18 months and all conditions of
approval identified on the attached Findings are required to be met prior to project completion.
The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are
available for review at the Ashland Community Development Department, located at 51 Winburn Way.
Copies of file documents can be requested and are charged based on the City of Ashland copy fee
schedule.
Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice of Final Decision may request a
reconsideration of the action as set forth in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALUO) 18.5.1.050(F)
and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in ALUO 18.5.1.050(G). The
ALUO sections covering reconsideration and appeal procedures are attached. The appeal may not be
made directly to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Mark Shexnayder in the Community
Development Department at (541) 488-5305.
cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us I
SECTION 18.5.1.050 Type I Procedure (Administrative Decision with Notice)
E. Effective Date of Decision. Unless the conditions of approval specify otherwise or the decision is appealed pursuant to
subsection 18.5.1.050.G, a Type I decision becomes effective 12 days after the City mails the notice of decision.
F. Reconsideration. The Staff Advisor may reconsider a Type I decision as set forth below.
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Any party entitled to notice of the action or any City department planning may request reconsideration of the action
after the decision has been made by providing evidence to the Staff Advisor that a factual error occurred through no
fault of the party asking for reconsideration, which in the opinion of the Staff Advisor, might affect the decision.
Reconsideration requests are limited to factual errors and not the failure of an issue to be raised by letter or evidence
during the opportunity to provide public input on the application sufficient to afford the Staff Advisor an opportunity
to respond to the issue prior to making a decision.
2. Reconsideration requests shall be received within five days of mailing the notice of decision. The Staff Advisor shall
decide within three days whether to reconsider the matter.
3. If the Staff Advisor is satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the Staff Advisor shall withdraw the
decision for purposes of reconsideration. The Staff Advisor shall decide within ten days to affirm, modify, or reverse
the original decision. The City shall send notice of the reconsideration decision to affirm, modify, or reverse to any
party entitled to notice of the planning action.
4. If the Staff Advisor is not satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the Staff Advisor shall deny the
reconsideration request. Notice of denial shall be sent to those parties that requested reconsideration.
G. Appeal of Type I Decision. A Type I decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, pursuant to the following:
1. Who May Appeal. The following persons have standing to appeal a Type I decision.
a. The applicant or owner of the subject property.
b. Any person who is entitled to written notice of the Type I decision pursuant to subsection
18.5.1.050.B.
c. Any other person who participated in the proceeding by submitting written comments on the application to the
City by the specified deadline.
2. Appeal Filing Procedure.
a. Notice of Appeal. Any person with standing to appeal, as provided in subsection 18.5.1.050.G.1, above, may
appeal a Type I decision by filing a notice of appeal and paying the appeal fee according to the procedures of
this subsection. The fee required in this section shall not apply to appeals made by neighborhood or community
organizations recognized by the City and whose boundaries include the site. If an appellant prevails at the
hearing or upon subsequent appeal, the fee for the initial hearing shall be refunded.
b. Tin7e for Filing. A notice of appeal shall be filed with the Staff Advisor within 12 days of the date the notice of
decision is mailed.
c. Content of Notice of Appeal. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by the required filing fee and shall
contain.
i. An identification of the decision being appealed, including the date of the decision.
ii. A statement demonstrating the person filing the notice of appeal has standing to appeal.
iii. A statement explaining the specific issues being raised on appeal.
iv. A statement demonstrating that the appeal issues were raised during the public comment period.
d. The appeal requirements of this section must be fully met or the appeal will be considered by the City as a
jurisdictional defect and will not be heard or considered.
3. Scope of Appeal. Appeal hearings on Type I decisions made by the Staff Advisor shall be de novo hearings before
the Planning Commission. The appeal shall not be limited to the application materials, evidence and other
documentation, and specific issues raised in the review leading up to the Type I decision, but may include other
relevant evidence and arguments. The Commission may allow additional evidence, testimony, or argument
concerning any relevant ordinance provision.
4. Appeal Hearing Procedure, Hearings on appeals of Type I decisions follow the Type II public hearing procedures,
pursuant to section 18.5.1.060, subsections A - E, except that the decision of the Planning Commission is the final
decision of the City on an appeal of a Type I decision. A decision on an appeal is final the date the City mails the
adopted and signed decision. Appeals of Commission decisions must be filed with the State Land Use Board of
Appeals, pursuant to ORS 197.805 - 197.860.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 `
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ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION
FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-01595
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 131 Terrace Street
APPLICANT: Regenesis Ecological Design
OWNER: Karen Grove & Jay Ach
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Physical and Environmental Constraints Review Permit for
a proposed alteration of the land surface in areas identified as Hillside Land. The applicant's proposal is
for implementation of a permanent erosion control installation to stabilize the existing hillside located on
the West side of the properly located at 131 Terrace Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential; ZONING: RR-.5; ASSESSOR'S
MAP: 39 lE 09CB; TAX LOT: 800
SUBMITTAL DATE: August 20, 2015
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: August 26, 2015
STAFF APPROVAL DATE: September 18, 2015
FINAL DECISION DATE: September 30, 2015
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: March 30, 2017
DECISION:
The application is a request for a Physical and Environmental Constraints Review approval to install
permanent erosion control measures consisting of two new wire-mesh retaining walls on the uphill
(West) side of the existing driveway on the subject property. The proposed improvements are intended
to repair a hill cut that was created during previous site development. The erosion control installation
will increase the stability of the existing hillside by protecting the slope from further erosion while also
ensuring the protection of three trees located upslope from the project. No additional modifications to
the site beyond the proposal are being considered with this application, and any future development or
modification of the site would require a separate Planning Action.
The subject property is accessed from Terrace Street. The lot comprises approximately 27,610 square
feet in area and has an existing single-family dwelling and garage/shop that was converted to
studio/garage in 2004. The existing cut slope was created to accommodate the driveway, is
approximately 88 feet long, 11 feet in height at its tallest point, and composed of well-drained,
competent decomposed granite material. Currently, the slope is supported only by stacked cobble and
minimal vegetation with no terracing.
The proposal, per the site plan and supporting materials, is to install steel gabion baskets that will be
filled with engineered aggregate. The gabion baskets will be anchored to the slope by PVC coated
welded wire mesh material. This installation will create two new retaining walls with terraces. The
project will require approximately 82 cubic yards of fill material, over a 1,303 square-foot area and no
additional cutting of the slope is proposed. Once the new retaining walls are installed the applicant
proposes revegetation of the terraced hillside with mostly native and drought tolerant species.
Per the requirements of the Ashland Municipal Code Section 18.3.10.090.B.1, the applicant was
required to have the proposed retaining wall and erosion control plans designed by a geotechnical
expert. A geotechnical evaluation analysis report was submitted with the application completed by
Applied Geotechnical Engineering and Geologic Consulting to provide design recommendations for the
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design and construction of the new retaining walls. Based on the proposed site plan materials the
applicant will not create any new cuts along the hill slope and all construction activities will take place
on the face of the existing hill. The project narrative specifies that the proposal will eliminate existing
adverse impacts on the subject property, neighboring properties, and the environment by stabilizing an
eroding hillside (AMC 18.3.10.050.A). The geotechnical engineers report states that erosion control
measures are not required for this site because the slope is composed of competent granite, the area
down slope is paved, and the project should be completed prior to the wet winter months of the year
(AMC 18.3.10.050.B). The findings and recommendations of the geotechnical engineer dated August
20, 2015 prepared by Applied Geotechnical Engineering and Geologic Consulting, are conditions of the
Physical and Environmental Constraints Permit approval, and thus, must be instituted with the proposed
development.
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The approval criteria for a Physical & Environmental Constraints Permit require that the applicant take
reasonable steps to reduce adverse impacts to the environment (AMC 18.3.10.050.C). The area of
impact for this project will be confined to the Hillside Lands and adjacent area. Within this project area
three trees have been identified. These trees have been identified for protection in the applicant's tree
protection plan, which is limited to the proposed project area. These trees, once stabilized, should
provide further protection from hillside erosion. Tree protection measures shall include avoiding use of
heavy equipment near the base of each tree and when unavoidable use plywood or construction mats to
minimize impact. If tree roots are severed they should be clean cuts as opposed to "ragged cuts" (AMC
18.4.5.030.C).
It is Staff's opinion that the proposal meets the requirements of the Physical and Environmental
Constraints chapter for Hillside Lands and that with the conditions of the approval this project can be
found to comply with the requirements.
The criteria for a Physical Constraints Review Permit are described in AMC Chapter 18.3.10.050,
as follows:
A. Through the application of the development standards of this chapter, the potential impacts to
the property and nearby areas have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized.
B. That the applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and
implemented measures to mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development.
C. That the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the
environment. Irreversible actions shall be considered more seriously than reversible actions. The
StaffAdvisor or Planning Commission shall consider the existing development of the
surrounding area, and the maximum development permitted by this ordinance.
The application with the attached conditions complies with all applicable City ordinances.
Planning Action 2015-01595 is approved with the following conditions. Further, if any one or more of
the following conditions are found to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action 2015-
01595 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval:
1) That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified
here.
2) That a Verification Permit shall be applied for and approved by the Ashland Planning Division
prior to site work, excavation, and/or storage of materials. The Verification Permit is to inspect
the installation of tree protection fencing for the trees on and adjacent to the project area. The
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tree protection shall be chain link fencing six feet tall and installed in accordance with tree
protection plan. No storage of materials such as building supplies, soil, waste, equipment, or
vehicles shall be located within the drip line of protected trees. When encroachment under the
tree drip line is unavoidable due to approved construction activities plywood or construction
mats shall be used. If tree roots are severed, cuts shall be executed by handsaw and kept to a
minimum.
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3) That all measures installed for the purposes of long-term erosion control, including but not
limited to vegetative cover, retaining walls and landscaping shall be maintained in perpetuity on
all areas in accordance with 18.3.10.090.B.6.
4) That written verification from the project geotechnical experts addressing the consistency of the
building permit plan submittals with the geotechnical report recommendations shall be submitted
with the building permit submittals.
5) The landscaping and irrigation for re-vegetation of cut/fill slopes and erosion control shall be
installed in accordance with the approved plan. Vegetation shall be installed in such a manner as
to be substantially established within one year of installation.
Ma~iAarns, Pl dig Manager Date
Department of Community Development
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
STATE OF OREGON )
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The undersigned being first duly sworn states that:
1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland,
Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department.
2. On September 18, 2015 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a
sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action
notice to each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth
on this list under each person's name for Planning Action #2015-01595, 131 Terrace j;
Street.
Signature of Employee
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ACH JAY/GROVE KAREN ALLMAN DAVID W TRUSTEE ET AL 'BAZZELL LYNETTE
131 TERRACE ST 134 TERRACE ST X195 RIDGE RD
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 'ASHLAND, OR 97520
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541-488-5305 Fax: 541-552-2050 www.ashland.or,us TTY: 1-800-735-2900 ASHLAND
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTION: 2015-01595 j
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 131 Terrace Street
APPLICANT: Regenesis Ecological Design
OWNER: Karen Grove & Jay Ach
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Physical & Environmental Constraints Review Permit for a proposed alteration
of the land surface in areas identified as Hillside Land, The applicant's proposal is for implementation of a
permanent erosion control installation to stabilize the existing hillside located on the West side of the subject
property. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential; ZONING: RR-.5; ASSESSOR'S
MAP: 39 lE 09CB; TAX LOT: 800
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: August 26, 2015
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: September 9, 2015
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The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted above.
Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn
Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date shown above.
Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon determination of completeness, a
notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property submitting application which allows for a 14 day comment period. After the
comment period and not more than 45 days from the application being deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the
application. A notice of decision is mailed to the same properties within 5 days of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning
Division Staffs decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC
18.108.040)
The ordinance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this
application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of
appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your
right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with
sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be
provided at reasonable cost, if requested. All materials are available at the Ashland Planning Division, Community Development & Engineering Services
Building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520.
If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact the Ashland Planning Division at 541-488-5305.
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PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONS? INTS
18.3.10.050 Approval Criteria
An application for a Physical Constraints Review Permit is subject to the Type I procedure in section 18.5.1.050 and shall be
approved if the proposal meets all of the following criteria.
A. Through the application of the development standards of this chapter, the potential impacts to the property and nearby areas
have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized.
B. That the applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and implemented measures to
mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development.
C. That the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Irreversible actions shall be
considered more seriously than reversible actions. The Staff Advisor or Planning Commission shall consider the existing
development of the surrounding area, and the maximum development permitted by this ordinance.
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131 TERRACE ST 134 TERRACE ST i 195 RIDGE RD
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
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50 EL MONTE WAY PO BOX 162 x,155 TERRACE ST
NAPA, CA 94558 ASHLAND, OR 97520 f 'ASHLAND, OR 97520
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170 RIDGE RD 120 RIDGE RD 1113 0 19TH AVE E
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
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The undersigned being first duly sworn states that:
1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland,
Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department.
2. On August 26, 2015 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed
envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to
each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list
under each person's name for Planning Action #2015-001595, 131 Terrace Street.
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Findings of Fact -
Physical Environmental Constraints Review
Date: 8.20.2015
Owners: Karen Grove + Jay Ach
Project: Erosion Control
131 Terrace Street
Ashland, OR 97520
ATTACHMENTS:
GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH RETAINING WALLS [AGEGC]
A01 VICINITY MAP
A 02 APPLICATION SITE PLAN
A 03 EXISTING SITE PLAN
A 03.1 SLOPE ANALYSIS
A 03.2 TREE PROTECTION PLAN
102W PROPOSED HARDSCAPE PLAN
L 02.1 PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL PLAN
L 02.2 - L 02.4 EROSION CONTROL SECTIONS
L 04W PLANTING PLAN
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
The proposed Erosion Control project is located at 131 Terrace Street in Ashland, owned and occupied by Karen Grove +
Jay Ach, The 0.63-acre property has been described as Hillside Lands within the City of Ashland's 'Hillside Lands and Severe
Constraints Map', and a physical and environmental constraints review has been requested by City of Ashland Planning for
the implementation of a permanent erosion control installation at the West side of the property. The customer hopes to begin
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construction early this September in order - complete the project before the rainy sear i. We would like to emphasize the
importance of a construction start during ti. first week of September in order to install` gation, and establish shrubs,
perennials, and hydro-seed plantings before the rain begins in mid-October.
The project is located on previously developed land along man-made hill cut above an existing driveway. The slope is a semi-
stable, partially weathered granite, but has shown increased erosion at the base of an established Ponderosa Pine, which is
located at the top of the affected slope. The Pine (29" DBH) has exposed structural roots and requires stabilization. Deer traffic
is also observably worsening erosion in this area. Gabion baskets would be used to support plantings, with engineered
backfill further assisting stabilization and drainage.
GOALS
The proposed improvements are intended to repair the original hill cut that was created during previous site development.
Permanent erosion control measures will increase stability on site and the surrounding 'Hillside lands', protect the home and
surrounding landscaping from a fallen tree or further erosion, and improve the aesthetics of the site. Gabion baskets are
chosen as an effective, long-lasting, and cost-effective construction method that will limit deer traffic and also modernize the
entrance to the home.
EROSION CONTROL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION
The design supports an existing hill cut approximately 88 feet long, with an average slope of 1 :1, ranging from 4 feet to 1 1
feet high [Sheet L 01 Existing Site Plan]. The slope is composed of well-drained, competent decomposed granite material.
Very little vegetation exists on the slope due to these conditions. Plantings will be supported above the driveway, structural
roots of the Ponderosa Pine will be reestablished, and further erosion will be prevented.
The proposed design follows the development standards for a fill slope as outlined in the Physical & Environmental Constraints
Overlay AMC 18.3.10.090 Hillside Grading & Erosion Control. This includes:
a. Wall System Design by a licensed Geotechnical expert.
b. Construction completed before October 315'.
c. < 20' slope height: existing hill cut is only 1 1' high.
d. Slope Toe 6' from any property line
e. Permanent Erosion Control via steel gabion baskets, filled with engineered aggregate.
f. Reve etation using native plant species or vegetation similar in resource value and in compliance with City
Firewise Landscaping best practices.
g. Establishment drip irrigation to ensure intended growth.
There is no cutting proposed along the hill, all construction will take place on the face of the hill in order to increase its
stabilization. Gabion baskets follow the existing contours of the hill to minimize impact to the surrounding property [Sheet L
02.1 Permanent Erosion Control Plan]. A total fill area of 1 303 square feet is anticipated for the construction.
In areas of engineered fill, A Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall will be constructed of DURA-WELDTM GABION BASKETS,
with 4" to 8" angular basalt fill inside. The wall will incorporate additional soil reinforcement behind the gabions, using geo-
grids, or PVC-coated welded wire mesh [Sheets L 02.2 - 102.4]. This wall responds to the height and length of the fill slope.
Where little to no fill material is proposed, gabion baskets will also be installed as a permanent erosion control method.
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PRE-APPLICATION CO~'®'=-RNC COMMENT [7 95.15] RESPONSE
The previously proposed rainwater tank installation project has been eliminated from our Client's project and has been
removed from all design plans, and this Physical & Environmental Review Permit Application. The sections listed below directly
address the sections of the Pre Application Conference Comment Sheet.
DEVELOPMENT ON HILLSIDE LANDS:
The Erosion Control Project is proposed on a site that is within the 'Hillside Lands' identified on the 'Hillside Lands and Severe
Constraints Map'.
EROSION CONTROL HEIGHT:
The proposed erosion control design has been revised to comply with the design standards described in section
18.3.10.090.13.5 for 'Grading-Fill' in the Ashland Municipal Code. A licensed Geotechnical Engineer has designed the
hillside retention system to include a series of stacked gabion baskets that will support the revegetation and prevent further
erosion of the existing hill cut. This will achieve the goals of the project and the standards for 'Hillside Lands' development.
See 'GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH RETAINING WALLS' [AGEGC].
DEVELOPMENT IN SEVERE CONSTRAINT LANDS:
The original driveway was constructed in 1956, prior to the establishment of the City of Ashland Land Use Code, Physical &
Environmental Constraints Overlay, or design standards for 'Hillside Lands`. The proposed erosion control measures are
intended to repair the hill cut created at that time. The proposed design follows the development standards for a fill slope, as
outlined in 'Physical & Environmental Constraints' AMC 18.3.10.090.B 'Hillside Grading & Erosion Control'. A Geotechnical
Expert has also engineered the slope, which fills the requirements needed for both 'Hillside Lands' projects and 'Severe
Constraint Lands' projects. See 'GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH RETAINING WALLS' [AGEGC].
OTHER NOTABLE POINTS OF REVIEW:
TREE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & REMOVAL
The project is partly intended to stabilize the root zone of a Ponderosa Pine on the West property line. Due to a lack of
permanent erosion control measures installed at the time of the original hill cut, it has continued to erode over the years. The
affected Pine has exposed structural roots, as visible from the driveway below. The proposed gabion wall system would
stabilize the cut and restore the slope within the dripline of the tree. Two other Pine trees are in close proximity to the fill slope
area, and will be fenced for protection in accordance with AMC 18.4.5.030. [A 03,2 Tree Protection Pan]
REVEGETATION
The species on the submitted T 04W Planting Plan' are mostly native and drought-tolerant species that have been selected to
quickly re-establish growth and coverage after construction. The planting design incorporates a variety of flowering perennials,
groundcovers, shrubs, and grasses.
NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH
This project includes the stabilization and improvement of an unsightly cut slope at the back of a private property and will be
out of sight from the street and surrounding neighbors. The project does not involve changes to established neighborhood
patterns due to increase in traffic, change in activity type, or otherwise. Based on conversations with the neighboring property
owners and occupants, there are no concerns about this project. [A 01 Vicinity Map]
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UNDERLYING ZONE PROVISIONS:
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: There are no buildings proposed in this project.
STANDARD YARD REQUIREMENTS: There will be no changes to yard widths during this project.
SOLAR ACCESS: There are no structures proposed that would shade the property to the North.
LOT COVERAGE: The existing lot was originally developed in the 1950s, and its coverage has been identified as 33% of the
total .63 acres per AMC 18.6.1. Lot coverage would decrease to 22% via the use of permeable pavement for patios,
walkways and driveways, and an increase in the amount of natural landscaping. The combination will facilitate improved soil
infiltration on site.
TREES: No tree removal is proposed. There are three (3) established Ponderosa Pine within the project boundary, which will
be protected according to AMC 18.4.5.030, as shown on 'A 03.2 Tree Protection Plan'.
PARKING, ACCESS, & CIRCULATION: The project includes an existing driveway, garage, carport, and parking turn-around.
The single family dwelling requires a minimum of 3 parking spaces per AMC 18.4.3. There exist 5 parking spaces on site
presently, and there are no changes proposed.
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING:
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL
The project's primary goal is to restore a previously created hill cut and disturbed slope by using permanent erosion control
measures. The erosion control methods have been selected and designed by a licensed Geotechnical Expert and complies
with the City of Ashland Public Works/Engineering Standard Drawing CD282. See 'GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN FOR WIRE-
MESH RETAINING WALLS' [AGEGC].
PERMITS
There is no construction proposed within the public right of way.
ASHLAND FIRE & RESCUE:
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS
The rainwater tank is no longer proposed underneath the driveway, or elsewhere on the property. The current driveway can
and has supported the weight of emergency vehicles.
FIREFIGHTER ACCESS PATHWAY
In this case, the 'Structure' has been identified as the residence and garage, which are existing. There exists currently an
approved footpath that surrounds the entire building. The proposed construction is not proposed near the buildings and will not
affect access to any exterior part of the buildings.
VEGETATION & LANDSCAPE PLAN [L 04W PLANTING PLAN]
- Juniperus conferta has been removed from the proposed plant list and planting plan.
- Mahonia aquifolium has been removed from the proposed plant list and planting plan.
- The Spruce and Madrone trees are existing presently on site. They will be pruned to a 10' separation from the
Structure
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ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIOI= 8.3.10.020 CODE COMPLIA, ..;E NARRATIVE
A. Physical Constraints Review Permit. A Physical Constraints
Review Permit is required for the following activities in the
land classifications in section 18.3. 10.060.
1. Alteration of Land. The alteration of the land surface by The property under review at 131 Terrace Street is
any of the following activities in areas identified as classified as Hillside Lands on the Physical and
Flood Plain Corridor Land, Hillside Land, or Severe Environmental Constraints 'Hillside Lands and Severe
Constraint Land. Constraints Map'.
a. Earth-moving activities such as grading, filling, The erosion project will require approximately 82 cubic
stripping, or cutting involving more than 20 cubic yards of fill material, over a 1,303 square-foot area
yards on any lot, or earth-moving activity disturbing a [Sheets L 02.1 + L 02.4]. Also see 'GEOTECH N ICAL
surface area greater than 1000 square feet on any DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH RETAINING WALLS'
lot. [AGEGC].
ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION CODE COMPLIANCE NARRATIVE
18.3.10.090.8.4.
a. Cut slope angles shall be determined in relationship to the The existing slope is exposed to precipitation and
type of materials of which they are composed. Where the erosion, with very minimal vegetation and stacked cobble
soil permits, limit the total area exposed to precipitation supporting the slope. The proposed erosion control would
and erosion. Steep cut slopes shall be retained with greatly improve the longevity of the slope and surrounding
stacked rock, erosion controls, or functional equivalent to hillside.
control erosion and provide slope stability when
necessary. Where cut slopes are required to be laid back The slope under review was created for a driveway, is
(1: 1 or less steep), the slope shall be protected with 1 1 feet in height at its tallest point, and was never
erosion control getting or structural equivalent installed per terraced.
manufacturers specifications, and revegetated.
The proposed erosion control design does not propose
any additional cutting of the slope.
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d. Revegetation of cut slope terraces shall, -lude the Revegetation of th roposed fill slope area will reduce
provision of a planting plan, introduction c op soil where the visual impact (o .)e slope and provide additional
necessary, and the use of irrigation if necessary. The stabilization using the varieties listed [Sheet L 04 Planting
vegetation used for these areas shall be native, or species Plan]
similar in resource value to native plants, which will survive,
help reduce the visual impact of the cut slope, and assist in Varieties have also been selected in compliance with City
providing long term slope stabilization. Trees, bush-type Firewise landscaping best practices.
plantings, and cascading vine-type plantings may be
appropriate
ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
18.3.10.090. B.1.
1. All grading, erosion control design, drainage, and A geotechnical engineer has designed + approve all
erosion control plans for development on Hillside Lands structural alterations to the existing hillside. See
shall be designed by a geotechnical expert. All cuts, 'GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH
grading or fills shall conform to the International Building RETAINING WALLS' [AGEGC].
Code and be consistent with the provisions of this
ordinance. Erosion control measures on the development
site shall be required to minimize the solids in runoff from
disturbed areas.
ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
18.3.10.090.8.5.
a. Fill slopes shall not exceed a total vertical height of 20 The existing hill cut is only 1 1' high and slope toe area
feet. The toe of the fill slope area not utilizing structural is > 6' from any property line. See 'GEOTECHNICAL
retaining shall be a minimum of six feet from the nearest DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH RETAINING WALLS'
property line. City of Ashland 3-126 Land Use Ordinance [AGEGC].
18.3. 10 - Physical and Environmental Constraints Overlay
b. Fill slopes shall be protected with an erosion control
netting, blanket or functional equivalent. Netting or blankets Permanent Erosion Control is proposed via steel gabion
shall only be used in conjunction with an organic mulch such baskets, filled with engineered aggregate. Gabion
as straw or wood fiber. The blanket must be applied so that it baskets are securely anchored to the slope using PVC
is in complete contact with the soil so that erosion does not coated welded wire mesh material.
occur beneath it. Erosion netting or blankets shall be securely
anchored to the slope in accordance with manufacturer's No additional erosion control measures are
recommendations. recommended by the engineer, see 'GEOTECHNICAL
DESIGN FOR WIRE-MESH RETAINING WALLS'
[AGEGC].
C. Whenever possible, utilities shall not be located or installed No utility lines have been proposed within the erosion
on or in fill slopes. When determined that it necessary to control area.
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install u`> lities on fill slopes, all plans shall h designed by a
geotechnical expert t
ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION All trees designated for conservation - namely the large
18.3.10.090.D.4. Ponderosa Pine [29" DBH] - will be marked on the project
site and treated in accordance with AMC 8.3.10.090.D.4
Sections a-e. [A 03.2 Tree Protection Plan]
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE NOTES
1. Extensive permitting for the plumbing of the proposed greywater system will be addressed in separate applications.
REFERENCES:
Gabion Supply "DURA-WELDTm GABION BASKETS" https://www.gabionsupply.com/GABION_BASKETS.htm1, 2015.
"Gabion Wall Design." Modular Gabion Systems: 1-12. C.E. Shepherd Company. Web. 16june 2015.
Hopper, Leonard. Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007. Print.
Thank you,
Jane Alexanderr I Lead Designer
Regenesis Ecological Design
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426 A Street, Suite 102
Ashland, OR 97520
SUBJECT: Geotechnical Design for Wire-Mesh Retaining Walls
131 Terrace Street
Ashland, Oregon
At your request, Applied Geotechnical Engineering and Geologic Consulting LLC (AGEGC) has
completed a geotechnical design for the proposed wire-mesh retaining walls to be built on the west
side of the existing home located at 131 Terrace Street in Ashland, Oregon. The intent of our work
is to provide design recommendations for design and construction of the new retaining walls. The
geotechnical evaluation included a review of available geotechnical and geologic information for
the property and vicinity, ground-level reconnaissance of the property and cut slope on the back of
the lot, and engineering analyses. This report describes the work accomplished and provides our
recommendations for construction of the two retaining walls.
We understand the project consists of construction of two new wire-mesh retaining walls on the
uphill (west) side of the existing driveway. The intent of the retaining wall includes stabilization of
the existing oversteepened slope and protection of an existing tree located near the top of the slope.
We understand the lower wall will be about 6 ft high (exposed height) and the upper wall will be
about 4 ft high (exposed height). The walls will have a maximum separation of about 7 ft. The
walls will combine at the northern and southern ends into a single wall. The wire-mesh baskets will
have a cross-section 2 ft by 2 ft. The baskets are hand filled with large, angular, durable crushed
rock to maximize the weight and strength of each basket. The wall backfill will be reinforced with
welded wire mesh connected to the wire-mesh baskets. The wall backfill will be mantled with 18
in. of topsoil for landscape plantings. The wall at the southern end will be sloped towards the slope
to minimize the wall backfill, where the existing slope prevents installation of the welded wire
mesh reinforcement of the wall backfill.
A licensed geotechnical engineer/geologist provided by AGEGC completed a site visit on June 10,
2015, to observe site conditions. The west side of the driveway consists of a steep cut slope in
competent granite rock. Some raveling of the slope has occurred over time, partially undermining
the root wad of an existing pine tree. Groundwater seepage was not observed; however, we
anticipate that perched groundwater will occur seasonally during periods of heavy or extended
rainfall.
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CONCLUSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
In our opinion, the proposed location of the walls on the lot is suitable for development with the
proposed wire-mesh retaining walls. If our geotechnical recommendations for construction and
design of the wire-mesh basket retaining walls are followed, in our. opinion, there is no significant
risk of slope instability on the lot. Recommendations for design and construction of the retaining
walls are provided below.
The existing slope should be stripped of vegetation, existing cobble wall, and loose soil and rock
prior to construction of the new walls.
The walls subgrade must consist of competent material (structural fill over competent granite).
Loose, disturbed subgrade material must be removed before placement of the crushed rock leveling
layer. The leveling course should consist of clean, durable imported crushed rock (3/*4n.-minus
crushed rock) for the entire footprint of the wall.
Structural backf111 for construction of the retaining walls should consist of imported crushed rock
fill (3/4--in.-minus crushed rock) with a minimum angle of internal friction of 35°, and a dry unit
weight of between 120 and 140 pcf. The native silt soils should not be used for wall construction.
The backfill should be compacted to at least 95% of the dry density as determined by ASTM D 698
using vibratory plate compactors.
The total wall height for design purposes should be measured from the toe of the wall to the top of
the wall at a given location. For walls with a total height of greater than 4 ft and crushed rock wall
backfill greater than 18 in, wide, the welded wire mesh soil reinforcement should extend a distance
back from the face of the wall equal to 70% of the total wall height (a 8 ft high wall should have a
total mesh reinforcement length of 5.5 ft). The base of each retaining wall should be set a
minimum depth of 2 ft below final grades, Where installed, the welded mesh soil reinforcement
should be installed at every basket contact (every 2 ft height of wall).
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The base of the walls. should be underlain by a minimum of 4 in. of compacted 3/4-in,-minus crushed
rock placed as structural fill. The crushed rock pad should extend a minimum of 6 in, in front of
the face of the wall.
The baskets and mesh reinforcement should be installed in conformance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. The crushed rock inside the baskets should be hand placed to maximize the
average density of the fill and provide maximum internal interlocking of the rock pieces.
The wall backfill should consist of clean, angular drain rock against the lower 4 ft of each wall. The
remainder of the crushed rock backfill should consist of hard, angular %-in.-minus crushed rock
meeting Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) specifications for aggregate rock, The
backfill should be compacted to about 93% of the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D
698. The contractor must take care to not over compact the backfill behind each wall.
Overcompaction can damage the walls and cause excessive movement/deflection of the walls. The
backfill should be compacted suing a vibratory plate compactor,
Irrigation should be limited above each wall. We anticipate that a drip system would be most
appropriate for vegetation on the benches above each wall.
The walls will be constructed in an area of competent granite and will be completed before the start
of the typically wet winter months. The area adjacent and downslope of the ve adl is paved. In our
opinion, erosion control measures are not required for this site.
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LIMITATIONS
This report has been prepared to aid the owner's design team in the design and construction of the
proposed wire-mesh basket retaining walls on the referenced property. The scope is limited to the
specific project and location described herein, and our description of the project represents our
understanding of the significant aspects of the project relevant to the design and construction of the
proposed retaining walls.
The conclusions and recommendations submitted in this report are based on the information
described above. To reduce the owner's risk, it would be prudent (during construction of the wails)
to have the geotechnical engineer evaluate the wall subgrade, and provide periodic observation of
the grid and wall backfill placement.
We have performed these services in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering
practices in southern Oregon at the time the study was accomplished. No other warranties, either
expressed or implied, are provided.
Please contact AGEGC if you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Applied Geotechnical Engineering and Geologic Consulting LLC
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ZONING MIT APPLICATION
Planning Division
Y o 51 Winbum Way, Ashland OR 97520 ,
CITF
ASHLAND 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 FILE # r
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Erosion Control
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pursuing LEED@ Certification? ❑ YES NO
Street Address 131 Terrace Street, Ashland , OR 97520
Assessor's Map No. 39 1E 09CB Tax Lot(s) 800
Zoning RR -.5 Comp Plan Designation
APPLICANT
Name Regenesis Ecological Design Wo Jane Alexanderr] Phone 541.708.1345 E-Mail Jane@regenesisdesign.com
Address 426 A Street, Suite 102 City Ashland Zip 97520
PROPERTY OWNER
Name Karen Grove +Jay Ach Phone 541.254.8360 E-Mail kgrove4l@mac.com
Address 131 Terrace Street City Ashland Zip 97520
SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER
Title Professional Engineer Name Robin Warren Phone 541.226.6658 E-Mail robin.warren@agegc.com
Address 1314-B Center Drive No. 452 City Ashland Zip 97520
Title Name Phone E-Mail
Address City Zip
l hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application, including the enclosed drawings and the required findings of fact, are in all respects,
true and correct. /understand that all property pins must be shown on the drawings and visible upon the site inspection. In the event the pins are not shown or their
location found to be incorrect, the owner assumes full responsibility. l further understand that if this request is subsequently contested, the burden will be on me to
establish.,
1) that 1 produced sufficient factual evidence at the hearing to support this request,
2) that the findings of fact furnishedjustifies the granting of the request,,
3) that the findings of fact furnished by me are adequate, and further
4) that all structures or improvements are properly located on the ground.
,
Failure in this regard will result most likely in not only the request being set aside, but also possibly in my structures being builtin reliance thereon being required to
be removed at my expense, If/ have any doubts, lam advised to seek competent professional advice and assistance.
Applicant's Signature Date
As er f grope i olved in this request, have read and understood the complete application and its consequences tome as a property
owner.
t
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Pr perty Owner's Signature (required Date
Fro be completed by City Stag
Date Received Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $ g
OVER 0
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LIJob Address: 131 TERRACE Contractor:
ASHLAND OR 97520 Address:
C
A Owner's Name: JAY/KAREN ACH/GROVE 0 Phone:
R Customer 08452 N State Lic No:
P JAY/KAREN ACH/GROVE T City Lic No:
L Applicant: 40 GENEBERN WAY R
Address: SAN FRANCISCO CA 94112 A
C C Sub-Contractor:
A Phone: T Address:
N Applied: 08/20/2015 0
T Issued:
R
Expires: 02/16/2016 Phone:
State Lic No:
Maplot: 391 E09CB800 City Lic No:
DESCRIPTION: P & E Constraints Permit for erosion control
VALUATION
Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description
Total for Valuation:
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
STRUCTURAL
PERMIT FEE DETAIL
Fee Description Amount Fee Description Amount
Physical Constraints Permit 1,012.00
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
20 East Main St. Fax: 541-488-5311
Ashland, OR 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.ocus
Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 CITY ® F
-ASHLANU