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Request by Caroline Spongberg for a retaining wall encroachment within the public right-of-way at 6128 Wells Street
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Submitted by:
Jennifer Stilling
Department
Public Works (Engineering Services Division)
A. Issue
The applicant has requested to install a retaining wall within the public right-of-way at 6128 Wells Street.
B. Background/Options
The applicant would like to install a two-tier retaining wall system with landscaping beds to replace the steep hill that is located between the public right-of-way line and the existing sidewalk. According to the attached plat of survey, the public right-of-way line is located 5.7 feet (or about 68 inches) from the back of sidewalk. The first retaining wall tier will be located 30 inches north of the back of sidewalk and will be about 22.5 inches high. Grass will be planted in between the back of sidewalk and the first retaining wall tier. Landscaping plantings are proposed between the first and second retaining wall tiers. The second retaining wall tier will be located on private property. This retaining wall system is proposed on either side of the existing concrete stairway to the front door of the residence and on the east side of the existing driveway.
A sketch of the retaining wall location is shown on the attached plat of survey. A street view of the existing street frontage has also been provided, along with an example of what the retaining wall system will look like.
According to City records, there are no existing public utilities within the proposed encroachment area.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority Area One: Economic Development and Financial Resilience
D. Fiscal Impact
No impact to the City of Wauwatosa. All costs for proposed work will be at the owner's expense.
E. Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of the request subject to the following conditions:
1. A Street Occupancy permit approval from Engineering Department for work within the public right-of w...
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