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Public Hearings 1.

Flood Control District Meeting

Community Development

Meeting Date:: 01/27/2015
Title:: Truschke Variance
Submitted By:: Teresa Vasquez, Community Development
Department:: Community Development

Presentation:

No A/V Presentation

Recommendation:

Disapprove

Document Signatures:

BOS Signature Required

# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:

NAME
of PRESENTER:

Joaquin Solis

TITLE
of PRESENTER:

Floodplain Engineer

Mandated Function?:

Federal or State Mandate

Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

ARS 48-3603.C.16 and -3609

Docket Number (If applicable):

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Adopt Resolution FCD 15-01, a variance request that would allow the elevation of an existing structure to be lower than required by the Floodplain Regulations; however, Floodplain staff is recommending denial of this request.

Background:

The subject parcel is within a current Zone AO (1) floodplain on Taylor Road in the Willcox Area. The applicant has already built a shed and is now asking for this variance.
The floodplain permit requires that the top of bottom floor be elevated one foot above the 100-year water surface elevation, which would be a minimum of two feet above the highest adjacent preconstruction natural grade. The shed is site-built with fill on a concrete pad elevated approximately eight (8) inches above highest adjacent preconstruction natural grade. There is no engineering justification for granting the variance.
Since the Truschke’s have already built the structure, they do not feel that they are able to comply with the Floodplain requirement to elevate the proposed shed. However, this is not sufficient justification for a variance.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

If approved, the variance will be recorded

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

The Truschke’s will be in violation of the Floodplain Regulations. The Flood Control District could submit them for denial of flood insurance.

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

If variance is granted, please record Resolution #FCD 15-___. Once Recorded Resolution is returned, please provide Teresa Garcia with a copy of said Resolution.

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