Commission declines variances for steep‑slope Arbor View lot after contested geotechnical debate

The commission declined to grant variances that would have allowed construction of a single‑family lot and driveway on slopes greater than 15% and to exceed watershed impervious limits (requesting 3,900 sq ft). Staff and watershed experts warned of environmental risks; applicant engineers argued piers, detention and limited disturbance would mitigate impacts, but the final motions to approve failed to garner the votes required.