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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOV1700851ca ."Ou DE0911' Town of Oro Valley Development and Infrastructure Services April 10, 2017 Dr. Jose A. Barrera 461 East Tangelo Drive Oro Valley, Arizona 85737 Re: OV1700851, Engineering review for proposed Variance on building height measurement The Town of Oro Valley Permitting Division has no Engineering comments regarding the proposed zoning variance. Verification of engineering code requirements for items such as the grading and drainage will take place during review of the Building/Grading Plan submittal for permit. If you have any questions, please call me at (520)229-4824. Sincerely, C Tineo, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer cc: File Oro Valley, it's in our nature. 11000 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737 www.orovalleyaz.gov I phone: (520) 229-4800 1 fax: (520) 742-1022 y A Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870: Prince Rd. Suite 33. Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone:(520)622-6041 F- (520)722-5394 i www.cedtucson.mm POST-UNSIONM SLAB PLANS FM BARRERA RESIDENCE 461 E TANGELO DR VALLEY„ ARIZONA 85737 SITE PLAN OF GRADING NOTE: HIGH PRESSURE GAS METER USE EXTREME CAUTION DO NOT GRADE ABOVE R..idm Na M. D—ptim Drum By App.M by a 0 APR 04 2017 BY....................... SCALE 1/4" = 1'-0" JOB NO. CSE17005 DATE G P 1 DBAON BY.. — OF OECKM Br: PKN GP5 REFUUM NOS 2734.19 273Za I I FR0�05ED HOUSE 2749.0 J, K f R P RAP FERIMETERWALL ASPHALT DRIVE 2730.16 2730.5 2730.16 f1N95`.1ED GRADE 77271:2 12723.66PROPOSED GRADE 2723.661--����C - _ 2729. 16 R'P RAP — ._ W. 728.0 — — I� i 2EXISTING GRADE 5ECTION A NORm 5CAlf V=10'-0' 273,0 lug IX15TING GRADE 5ECTION B NORTH 5CAlf I'=ICI-0' A Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870 W. Prince Rd. 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CSE17005 DATE GP5 DRAW er. — OF NEMM PKN GP5 NERT�ADE NOS =�57',7 T, TOWN OF ORO VALLEY 0 'Y COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE, ORO VALLEY, AZ. 85737 PHONE: (520) 229-4800 FAX: (520) 742-1022 www.orovallevaz.gov `t'Yt7 cl l 'y 1.2 GENERAL APPLICATION FORM Application Type: El Major General Plan Amendment ❑ Rezoning/PAD Amendment ❑ Planned Area Development ❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Zoning Code Amendment ❑ Conceptual Site Plan ❑ Conceptual Public Art ❑ Conceptual Architecture ❑ Final Site Plan ❑ Landscape Plan Subiect Proaertv Information: Office Use Only OV Case #: by ❑ Final Plat ❑ Pre -Application ❑ Zoning Verification ❑ Sign Criteria ❑ Sign - PAD Exemption ❑ Master Sign Program ❑ Communication Facility — Tier 1 and 2 Minor ❑ Communication Facility — Major ❑Vevised Development Plan Other Variance Address: 461 East Tangelo Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Parcel[Tax Code:_ Subdivision / Commercial Center Name: Tangerine Meadows Book / Page or Sequence Number: Book 26 / Page 21 Lot Number(s) 29 Legal Description: N144.52' E301.78' W331.78' NE4 EXC RD 1 AC SEC 16-11-14 224 - 02 - 0320 Section/Township/Range: T125 / R13E / SEC1 Area of Property: 3.31 Acres Existing Land Use: Residential Proposed Land Use: Residential Applicant Information: Applicant *: Name: Dr. Jose and Lisa Barrera Firm: Address: city: Oro Valley state: AZ Zip: 85737 Telephone: ( Fax: (n/a) Email: Consultant*: Civil Engineer (Discipline) Name: Paul Nzomo, M.S., P.E. Firm: Coronado Engineering & Development Inc. Address: 1870 West Prince Road #33 5 * If more than one, attach list Property Owner(s) if different from Applicant *: Name: (same) Firm: Address: City: Telephone: Email: Consultant (Cont.): city: Tucson State: Zip: Fax: State: AZ Zip: 85705 Telephone: (520) 622 - 6041 Fax: (n/a) Email: Paul@cedtucson.com Project Description/Narrative: Variance request for Chapter 23; Section 23.5.B.1.b (Building Height -Sloped Area) **see separate narrative for further description** hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. I am the owner of the property or the Owner's authorized representative, and if not the owner, I have obtained the owner's permission to perform stated work. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with whether specified herein or not. The approval of this application does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other federal, state or local law for which this project may be subject to. Notice: It is the applicant/owner's responsibility to ensure all private rules and regulations (such as Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R's)) of the subdivision and/or commercial center are adhered to. Contact your Home Owners Association or property management to determine applicable requirements. It is also the applicant's responsibility to coordinate with all outside agencies to secure their acceptance or clearance. Failure to do so may delay issuance of permits. See attached list of agencies. Z- Dr. Jose A. Barrera 04 - April - 2017 P plicant's Signature Print Name Date Important Note: All submittals received after 4:00 p.m. will be processed the next day Submittals will be rejected if: • Not folded using Pima County fold & collated; • There are missing items on the checklist unless otherwise approved by Planning Division Manager or Town Engineer. • Re -submittals cannot be accepted without a transmittal and a written narrative summary describing the purpose of submittal. 6 1.3 VARIANCE- SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST All applications for a Variance must include the following materials to be accepted for processing: i� Fees 1l�A completed General Application Form iii(A Site Plan - 8.5" x 11" or 11" x 17", (5 copies) *(Narrative (5 copies) *(All items in Section 2.0 of this Process Guide. (5 copies) ❑ Letter of authorization from property owner, if applicant is acting as an agent. +'Supporting documents specific to the Variance and relevant code sections as defined in Plan Content. (5 copies) ROUTING NOTES 7 Office Use Only Variance Request for The Barrera's - 461 E. Tangelo Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 April 3, 2017 Narrative for Variance Request PR 4 2017 ��t ttrrrrrrNi►'rrrrrrr Variance request for Chapter 23; Section 23.5.B.l.b (Building Height [Sloped Area]) Of This letter is a formal request for variance to allow the finished building height to be measured from the proposed finished pad height at the property located at 461 E. Tangelo Dr., Oro Valley 85737. This property is a 3.31-acre lot composed of unmodified, natural terrain within Tangerine Meadows. The impact of measuring the building height from natural grade would leave a roof area of 1582 square feet, of a total 5701 square feet under roof, above the 18-foot building height limit. If the variance were granted then none of the square footage under roof would be in violation of the city ordinance. In order to construct a home that would incorporate adequate water drainage and prevent flooding while only balancing the site would require a building pad height of approximately 5.5 feet in height at the most extreme foundation footing. This pad height would allow for proper drainage, prevent flooding and would not require any fill dirt to be imported or exported from the site. Since the natural grade under the proposed home site is greater than 6% the current ordinance dictates that the height be measured from natural grade to the highest point of the structure, excluding chimneys. The spirit of the ordinance is for the preservation of views and therefore we performed a View Shade analysis, supported with pictures, to demonstrate that the views of our neighbors' to the West and Northwest would not be affected with the proposed house height. To date we have made modifications to our home plans in order to ensure preservation of neighbors' views and also to try and meet this city ordinance without having to submit for an official variance: 1. Early on we realized that placement of our home on the property could impinge on our neighbors views to the North. Therefore, we approached them, shared our concerns and all agreed on the placing of our home in order to maximize their views. 2. We modified our roof heights by adjusting slopes as a first attempt to meet the ordinance. If this variance were not to be granted it would create multiple hardships to the project. If we keep the proposed height we would have to lower the building pad height, therefore creating possible drainage and flooding issues in the future. Export of dirt would create a financial hardship on the project. Sincerely, Jose A. Barrera, Ph.D. Dv i7DD851 Variance Request for The Barrera's - 461 E. Tangelo Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Section 2.0 - Submittal Content of the Process Guide Question #3 with Answers Variance requests must provide information for the following 5 findings. That there are special circumstances or conditions applying to the property referred to in the application including its size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which do not apply to other properties in the district. Answer: The topography of the land is natural, unimproved, uneven, and most of it already lies below the level of the street and below our neighbors to the north and west. ii. That special circumstances were not created by the owner or applicant. Answer: The topography is natural, raw and unimproved by us (the owners), so we did not create the circumstances in which we are applying for the variance. iii. That the authorizing of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. Answer: We are applying for the variance to: prevent flooding, avoid the added cost of dirt removal and to preserve our views. iv. That any variance granted imposes such conditions as will assure that the authorizing of the adjustment shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is located? Answer: If the variance is granted, it will not produce limitations to other properties. The only limitation that our variance could have produced would have been limiting the view of Mount Lemmon to the east. Therefore, a View Shade analysis was performed to demonstrate that the views of our neighbors to the West and Northwest would not be affected if the building height were measured from the proposed finished pad height. V. That the authorizing of the variance be materially detrimental to persons residing in the vicinity, to adjacent property, to the neighborhood or the public welfare in general. Answer: No, the authorization of the requested variance would not be materially detrimental to anyone. To date, we have made modifications to our home plans in order to ensure preservation of our neighbors' views and also to try and meet the City of Oro Valley zoning codes. Early on in our design process we realized that the placement of our home on the property could impinge on Jeff and Rachel's views (neighbors to the north). Therefore, we approached them, shared our concerns and all agreed that placing our home back another 25 feet from the road would preserve their views. We also, modified our tallest roof height by adjusting its slopes as an attempt meet our cities zoning code for building height. NOTE: HIGH PRESSURE GAS METER USE EXTREME CAUTION DO NOT GRADE ABOVE GENERALNOTES 1. UNIMPROVED DISTURBED AREAS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ON THIS LOT SHALL BE RESTORED TO THEIR NATURAL STATE BY UTILIZING DROUGHT -RESISTANT VEGETATION AS STATED BY THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY ZONING CODE. ALL UTILITY TRENCHES AND/OR LEACH FIELDS ARE TO BE RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL NATURAL CONDITIONS. 2. EXCESS SOIL GENERATED FROM EARTHWORK OPERATIONS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AND LAWFULLY DISPOSED OF, OR, IF ALLOWED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN ENGINEER, SITE MATERIAL MAY BE PLACED SO AS TO BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SITE DEVELOPMENT, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. 3. CUT AND FILL SLOPES AND SLOPE TREATMENT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE /R Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870 W. Prince Rd Suite 33, Tucson. AZ 85705 Phane:(520)622-6041 F.:(520)722.5394 —cedmcson,com POST —TENSIONED SLAB PLANS FOR: BARRERA RESIDENCE 461 E TANGELO DR VALLEY„ ARIZONA 85737 SITE PLAN OF GRADING PERIMETER WALL 2' 2' 6" GROUTED {. VARIES RIPRAP 1'-2.5' L rl-�RIPRAP PROTECTION NTS R.". N. Bole Desvipli. Or.. By. A V.- Ey. THIS PROJECT HIGHLANDS ~ a WASH N 01 06 IL U7 LOCATION MAP SCALE:1"= 30' C.I = 2' T S R E SECTION 1 G&SRM TUCSON, ARIZONA KEYNOTES 3"= 1 MILE 1Q GRA55 AREA Q DECK Q3 PROP05ED 5PA BY OTHERS ®PROPOSED POOL BY OTHERS QS PROP05ED 5EPTIC TANK © PROPOSED PERGOLA Q7 5' HIGH CMU WALL ® SILT PENCE ( EROSION CONTROL) Q5 GRADING LIMIT ® 2.5'ACON4' AB LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 29 OF TANGERINE MEADOWS (BOOK 26, PAGE 21) = 1 -0" im No. CSE17005 DRANK BY: CNECNED BY: PKN REFERENCE NOS. 2737.0 WORK SHOP 2735.0 / — — — — — — — — — — 2730, 16 RIP RAP 2748.E �, SECTION C SECNONCKEY NOTES: MORTH PROP05ED = 2730 SCALE I'=10'-0' RED = 2748 EXISTING GRADE ASPHALT DRIVE / N= 2728.0 2734. 16 RIP RAP ASPHALT DRIVE 2730. 16 —\:�2737.00 — — — — — — — — — — — — — �2712.91 2729.1E RIP RAP 2728.1E SECTION D NORTH SCALE I"=10'-0" SECTION D KEY NOTES: 2Fr Of PILL Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870 W Prince Rd. Suite 33, Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone:(520)622-6041 I'm (520)722-5394 cectuw SECTION E NORm SCAT I"=10'-0° POST-TMMED SLAB PLANS FW: SLEET DXE BARRERA RESIDENCE 461 E TNAGELO DR SECTION GRADING VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 2738. PERIMETERWALL — � FIN15MED GRADE m LL 2723.6E PROPOSED GRADE — — — — — — 2723.6E ( N 2728. 16 i EXISTING GRADE SECNON D KEYNOTES: 5Pr OF FILL 2730.0 GKAUt Aexaim No Date Dnvgt'ae D— BY A,,.- by. 2738.16J. 2734. 16 RJP RAP PERIMETER WAll A5PNALT DRIVE 2730. 16 2730.5 2730. 16 GRADE — — f NI5HED GRADE J2:1 GROUTED RIP -RAP 2723.66 �2131 ------ -- — --- — 2723.66 2732.91 — �212 PROPOSED GRPDE N2729. 16 RIP RAP — — IX15TING GRADE GRADE SECTION A NORTrI SECTION A KEY NOTES: 5CA1E I'=10'-0' 2 'T OF FILL 2739.0 IN " EXISTING GRADE 2730.0 SECTION B NORTn SECTION A KEY NOTES: SCALE I'=10-0' 6.44 FL OF FILL Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870 W. Prince Rd. Suite 33, Tuceon, AZ 85705 Phone:(520)622-6041 Fm:(520)722-5394 Vhw-dtu..n.com POST-TENSONEO SLAB PUNS FOR: BARRERA RESIDENCE 461 E TANGELO DR VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 RIP RAP PERIMETERWALL SECTION GRADING L V �� Vw PROPOSED HOU5E 1 �C '^y 2738. I Ow 2730.5 ,. 2730.11 2729.5 2730.0 PROP05ED GRADE ASPHALT DRIVE PRCP05ED GRADE — _ PERIMETER WALL 2726.5 IX15 LING GRADE 2725.0 2723.5 LMI hm*9 N. Dote D—HpUm Oran 8, App—d b, RIP RAP 2737.00 fXl illy GPWF GG:iT1iffo .. Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870 W Pfl— Rd, State 33. Tucson, AZ 85705 Ph.- (520)622-6041 F.:(520)722-5394 _ cedlumon.com 2729. 16 ` RP RAP 2728 PICTURE Of SECTION D oRTH scALE 1'=1D'-0' —2-728'�6 — — 2726.5 / 2723.5 SECTION E ��` 5CALE 1'=10'-0' NORTt1 5ECnON E KEY NOTES: 5 PT OF TILL POST -TENSIONED SLAB PLMS FOR: SNEET PRE BARRERA RESIDENCE 461 E TNAGELO DR SECTION GRADING VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 PICTURE Of SECTION E oRTN SCAE I'=10'-0' 2730. 16 PRW05M GRADE 2723.66 2723.66 PROPOSED GRADE 27295 2730.0 ASPHALT DRIVE — — �— — — PERIMETER WALL IXISTING GRADE J ' 2725.0 2725.0 R.h— N.. Dale D—pl'm Drown By. Oyprw by �, z73a.16 RIF RAP 2734. 16 FERINLTER WAIL 2730.1E 2730.5 2730. 16 A5PHALT DRIVE FlNISNED GRADE — PROPOSED GRADE 2: I — — — — — — — — 2723.6E 2737 ,00 I N — _ — — RIP RAP GRADE 2732.91 SEQION F KEY NOTES: 2729.1 E 2725.1E — — — — — _ — — — — IXISTING GRADE GRADE 2 FT OF FILL 2724.1E GRADE SECTION F wEsr SCALE V=10-0' PICTURE OF SECTION P wEsr SCALE I'=10'-0' 2738.1E PERIMETER WAl1 PJP PAF 2734.1E 2730. 16 2730.5 2730.1E ASPHALT DPJI'E FlNISNED GRADE — — — PROPOSED GRADE — — — — — — — 2723.6E 2723.6E 2_I — — — _ I IXISTING GRADE N _ — _ — — 2732.91 2729.1E N 2725.1E SECTION G WEST SECfIgJGKtY NOTES: RIP RAP GRADE IX15TING GRADE GW1DE SCAIf I'=10'-0' 5 Pr Or FILL 2724.1E a Coronado Structural Engineering, LLC 1870 W. Prince Rd. Suite 33, Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone:(520)622-6041 Fm:(520)722-5394 www.cedtUmon.mm POST-TEN90NE0 9.A8 PLANS FOR: BARRERA RESIDENCE 461 E TNAGELO DR VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 PICTURE OF SECTION G wEsr SCALE I'=IG-O' SHEET PTE REN90NS SECTION GRADING Revision No. 0- 0-1ptim D,— By. Approved by. Hayes, Patty From: Joe Barrera <joe.barrera.phd@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2017 12:55 PM To: Hayes, Patty Cc: Paul Nzomo Subject: Re: Variance for Tangelo property Hi Patty, We were out at our lot today with Paul. We put up the pole to signify the most extreme height on our lot/house that we discussed on Thursday. After seeing the land again we think that we may have one more option here that we could possibly pursue and would like to exhaust the new option before going through the variance. I am asking that you please delay your report to the variance board and allow us the time needed to pursue the new option. Once done evaluating we will be in touch with you to discuss further. Please let us know if there is anything else that you may need from us. Thank you, Joe On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Joe Barrera <joe.barrera.phdggmail.com> wrote: Great, see you all there. On Apr 27, 2017 9:57 AM, "Hayes, Patty" <pha.yesgorovalleyaz.gov> wrote: Yes, 3pm today is perfect. Thank you. Patty Hayes Community Development and Public Works Senior Planning Technician Town of Oro Valley (520) 229-4819 or phayesCcDorovallevaz.gov From: Joe Barrera[mailto:ioe.barrera.phd@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:57 AM To: Paul Nzomo <paul@cedtucson.com> Cc: Hayes, Patty <phaves@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Re: Variance for Tangelo property Hayes, Patty From: Hayes, Patty Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:11 AM To: 'Joe Barrera'; 'paul@cedtucson.com' Subject: RE: Variance for Tangelo property Gentlemen, Thank you both for the additional information and clarity. I'm looking at the recently emailed plans and began to wonder if a variance is really needed. The code measures building height as shown: Building Height (Sloped Area) The maximum vertical distance measured from natural grade to the highest point of the building directly above. excluding any chimney. This definition applies only to a building footprint where the natural cross -slope is six (6) percent or more. When looking at cross sections B and E it appears that the deepest amount of fill happens underneath a portion of the home that isn't too tall (a flat roof section). Maybe the only area is on cross section E, below the pitched roof. Changing that pitched roof to a lower or shorter roof might eliminate the variance need. Please take a closer look to ensure that there aren't other options in the house design or that there really are building portions that are higher than 18' when measuring the building and the fill dirt directly underneath the building. I want to make sure that the variance is really needed or that there aren't other options. I know that you don't want to lower the house pad, due to drainage, but lowering a section of the roof (if really needed) might be another option. Thank you both. Patty Hayes Community Development and Public Works Senior Planning Technician Town of Oro Valley (520) 229-4819 or phayes@orovalleyaz.gov From: Joe Barrera [mailto:joe.barrera.phd@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2:44 PM To: Hayes, Patty <phayes@orovalleyaz.gov> Subject: Re: Variance for Tangelo property Hi Patty, Please find the attached revised drawings from Paul. Best, Joe On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 9:13 AM, Joe Barrera <joe.barrera.phdkgmail.com> wrote: Hi Patty, Hayes, Patty From: Hayes, Patty Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 4:27 PM To: 'joe.barrera.phd@gmail.com' Subject: Variance for Tangelo property Dr. Barrera, I have been reviewing your application for the variance request. Part of my review is to ensure you have a clear understandable application to move forward. I offer the following comments in order to provide more clarity for your project. 1. The narrative does not seem to clearly state the request. You basically should be asking for a building height variance and not an interpretation of how code section 23.5.B.1.b. reads. The topography of the lot and the amount of cut and fill required to build your house coupled with the 18' maximum building height of the zoning district is the limiting factor. Asking for a building height increase from 18' to XX should be the request. The 1582 and 5701 of roof area is a difficult section to understand. That may be better shown graphically. 2. Even though you'll be asking for a building height increase, the actually structure of the house should be no more than 18' tall. It appears that the house might be 19' tall or more for just the structure. Also, building height is measured from the building pad and not finished floor. Be sure to include the foundation in the overall height of the structure. 3. Also, you or your engineer will want to be sure that the V or terraced 8' cut and fill limits of the code are still met. 4. Someplace in the 5 questions, you might want to add why a stepped house isn't part of your plans. S. The site plan, page GP1 needs to have features labeled. There are crosshatched and dotted areas and possible ramadas and garages that are not identified on the plans. Ensure all features of the site plan are clear. However, there are some features that make the site plan too busy. For example the rounded area (if that's only a concreate feature), the slope percents and the wall openings callouts add unneeded information. 6. On the site plan you should also identify which part of the building doesn't meet the building height and is the area of concern. Include outbuildings if they also don't meet the height limit. 7. The cross sections are very nice but you should circle or highlight the areas of concern. Is it the whole building or only portions that don't meet the 18' building height? Those are a few comments that may make the application present better to the Board members. I'd be more than happy to review my comments with you at any time. Please call or email if you wish. My goal is to get your case on the May Board of Adjustment meeting. In order to keep that schedule I'll need your revised documents no later than Wednesday April 26. You may email revisions to me if you like. Thank you, Patty Hayes Community Development and Public Works Senior Planning Technician Town of Oro Valley (520) 229-4819 or phayes@orovalleyaz.gov Variance Request for The Barrera's • 461 E. Tangelo Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Narrative for Variance Request Variance requested for: Total Height (Building & Pad) to he increased from 18' to 24' 6". (e _ 5 — Applicable Code: Chapter 23.5.B.1.b (Building Height [Sloped Area]) The house structure will not exceed the maximum building height of 18', however due to the fill needed for the building pad (6' 6" at maximum point) the total building height will increase to 24' 6" (at the maximum point). In order to construct a home that would incorporate adequate water drainage and prevent flooding while only balancing the site would require a building pad height of approximately 6.5 feet in height at the most extreme foundation footing. This pad height would allow for proper drainage, prevent flooding and would not require any fill dirt to be imported or exported from the site. Since the natural grade under the proposed home site is greater than 6% the current ordinance dictates that the height be measured from natural grade to the highest point of the structure, excluding chimneys. The spirit of the ordinance is for the preservation of views and therefore we performed a View Shade analysis, supported with pictures, to demonstrate that the views of our neighbors' to the West and Northwest would not be affected with the proposed house height. To date we have made modifications to our home plans in order to ensure preservation of neighbors' views and also to try and meet this city ordinance without having to submit for an official variance: 1. Early on we realized that placement of our home on the property could impinge on our neighbors views to the North. Therefore, we approached them, shared our concerns and all agreed on the placing of our home in order to maximize their views. 2. We modified our roof heights by adjusting slopes as a first attempt to meet the ordinance. If this variance were not to be granted it would create multiple hardships to the project. If we keep the proposed height we would have to lower the building pad height, therefore creating possible drainage and flooding issues in the future and the export of dirt would create a financial hardship on the project. Sincerely, Jose A. Barrera, Ph.D.