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Council approves 11.5% grade variance for Highlands development to connect Emily Lane
Summary
The council granted a street-grade variance allowing a maximum 11.5% grade over a 150-foot stretch to connect Emily Lane through a new Highlands subdivision after planning and fire-department review and discussion of runoff and connectivity impacts.
The Washington City Council approved a street-grade variance for the Highlands development that will allow a short section of Emily Lane to exceed the city’s 10% maximum by rising to an 11.5% grade for roughly 150 feet. Planning and zoning unanimously recommended the variance, and the council voted to grant it after hearing from staff, the developer and the fire department.
City staff said the variance will avoid blasting…
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