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Sudden Valley ACC denies 22 Hillside construction application over driveway, retaining‑wall and site-stake deficiencies
Summary
The committee denied the new-construction application for 22 Hillside Place (item 15), citing an overly steep proposed driveway, missing site staking/strings and insufficient detail on a rear retaining wall; staff told the applicant to resubmit with engineered details and clearly staked property corners.
The Sudden Valley Architectural Control Committee denied the new-construction application for 22 Hillside Place during its meeting after committee members and staff concluded the submission lacked critical on-site staking, clear retaining-wall engineering and an acceptable driveway profile.
Why it matters: the committee said the current driveway plan showed a steep approach in places (committee measurement indicated a portion approaching high teens in percent grade) and that the proposed retaining wall at the rear required specific engineered cross-sections (height, exposed face, run length and materials). The applicant was also asked to stake and string property corners and the proposed house footprint so reviewers and neighbors can clearly confirm…
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