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Council upholds Planning & Zoning recommendation and grants sidewalk variance for Hillside Subdivision
Summary
The council approved a variance request for developer McKay Cordner in the Hillside Subdivision to waive a sidewalk requirement on a steep portion of 11th East after Planning & Zoning unanimously recommended approval based on topography and drainage considerations.
The council reviewed a planning and zoning recommendation and approved a variance for a new Hillside Subdivision segment where topography and a raised road profile make a sidewalk impractical on the west side of 11th East.
Sean, representing Planning & Zoning, explained commissioners’ concerns about erosion and drainage on the hillside and said the staff packet included a topographical map showing steep drop‑offs. Planning & Zoning unanimously recommended the variance because a sidewalk would primarily serve only adjacent properties, and engineered swales and shoulders are planned for drainage and snow storage.
Councilman Chris Larson moved to accept Planning & Zoning’s recommendation; the motion was seconded and the council approved the variance unanimously. Staff said the developer will maintain the engineered drainage provisions and that the decision aligns with the comprehensive plan’s safety and connectivity goals for school routes while recognizing site constraints.
