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Commission approves 15‑foot retaining wall waiver for Spring Valley lot, requires decorative or open top

5733665 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission granted waivers allowing a 15‑foot retaining wall tied to an approved drainage study, but required the upper portion to be decorative or wrought iron rather than a solid screen wall to reduce visual impact.

The Planning Commission on Aug. 19 approved waivers of development standards to allow a 15‑foot retaining wall for a proposed single‑family lot in Spring Valley, concluding the wall was necessary given an approved drainage study and site constraints but requiring the top portion to be visually open.

Applicant representative Joey DeBlanco told the commission a required drainage study and an existing 10‑foot elevation difference on adjacent property dictated finished‑floor…

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