New hillside home at 1716 Reliez Valley Road
Summary
A new two-story, 1,993-square-foot house is proposed on a vacant lot in the Hillside Overlay District, with major earthmoving (1,353 cubic yards of cut) and removal of 20 trees. The hearing was pushed to August 17, so neighbors still have time to weigh in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city cost; the driveway, retaining walls, and drainage improvements will be funded privately.
The property owner would gain approval to build a new home; the hearing delay gives neighbors time to comment.
Neighbors may have concerns about grading, tree removal, and hillside construction impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Aug 17, 2026
A family wants to build a two-story house on a steep vacant hillside lot, requiring removal of 20 trees and a new driveway off Reliez Valley Road. Across-the-street neighbors raised privacy, runoff, and truck-safety worries; the commission approved Phase 1 while asking for more driveway analysis in Phase 2.
Planning Commission - Aug 3, 2026
A new two-story, 1,993-square-foot house is proposed on a vacant lot in the Hillside Overlay District, with major earthmoving (1,353 cubic yards of cut) and removal of 20 trees. The hearing was pushed to August 17, so neighbors still have time to weigh in.
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