For the Radnor Lake Impact Zone

Radnor Lake State Natural Area is a park run by state officials and kept in its natural state for the preservation of the wildlife within its boundaries. When any property backs up to the Radnor Lake State Natural Area, it falls under the protection of the Radnor Lake Impact Zone. The Planning Commission has the duty of keeping the visual and watershed impact to an absolute minimum, meaning all new construction is to be kept so that ridge lines and cleared areas are as minimal as possible for visibility from the natural area.

When a new residence, addition, or subdivision is planned for an area falling under this ordinance, the Planning Commission must approve it. Consequently, it is possible for a subdivision to have both steep slope ordinance requirements and these impact ordinance requirements apply to it.

Requests

The initial information needed to be heard on this ordinance before the Planning Commission is as follows:

• Four copies of the site plan drawn by a surveyor or engineer showing:
  • Existing and proposed structures, including impervious surface percentages
  • Topographic information at 5 feet intervals
  • The extent of a natural tree and vegetation coverage — existing and proposed to be removed
  • Location and extent of alluvial soil areas
  • Type and location of erosion control measures
• Elevation drawing and floor plans of the proposed structures
• Letter describing the proposed work/subdivision/combination

All information is to be turned in 30 days prior to the meeting date for adequate review time, and an application will be made at that time with the City Staff. After the initial review, comments will be available one week after the deadline. At this point, the applicant has one week to answer/respond to the comments submit one copy of the response and updated plans.