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Lafayette commission approves retaining wall and variances for slope failure at 337–339 Carlisle Terrace
Summary
The Lafayette Design Review Commission unanimously approved hillside development permits and variances to build a retaining wall to stabilize a slope failure behind two homes at 337 and 339 Carlisle Terrace, adding conditions to address drainage and long-term maintenance.
The Lafayette Design Review Commission on Sept. 22 approved hillside development permits and variances allowing construction of a retaining wall to stabilize a slope failure behind 337 and 339 Carlisle Terrace.
Monica, the city planner for the item, told commissioners the project would install a soldier‑pile retaining wall spanning both parcels to stop ongoing instability and would be exempt from CEQA under the section cited in the staff report. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution 2025‑16, contingent on added conditions addressing remediation and drainage.
The project responds to a slope failure that occurred along the shared rear property line of two single‑family lots. Monica said the proposed work area is about 400 square feet and the wall would range from 4…
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