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3 ,i <br /> TOWN OF LOS ALTOS IRLLS September 7, 2006 <br /> Staff Report to the Planning Commission <br /> SUBJECT: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A LANDSCAPE SCREENING <br /> PLAN FOR THE 2,349 SQUARE FOOT MAJOR ADDITION <br /> APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN JUNE, 2003. <br /> LANDS OF ZAGHI, 14542 YALE COURT (25-06-ZP-SD) <br /> FROM: Brian Froelich, Assistant Planner.ip� <br /> APPROVED BY: Debbie Pedro,Planning Director 7Q <br /> RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: <br /> Approve the requested Development Permit for a landscape screening plan, subject to <br /> the attached conditions of approval in Attachment 1. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> The Planning Commission approved a Site Development Permit for a 2,349 square foot. <br /> major addition (197-02-ZP-SD-GD)for this property on June 12, 2003. The application <br /> and approval was the result of neighborhood complaints and code enforcement action <br /> for work without permits. Conditions of approval require the property owner to return to <br /> the Planning Commission for review and approval of a landscape screening plan prior to <br /> final inspection of the major addition. <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> Article 8 of the Site Development Code addresses landscaping of development sites and <br /> compatibility with the natural environment to ensure that structures, as viewed from off- <br /> site, blend and are unobtrusive, while retaining aesthetic quality. Meeting minutes from <br /> the June 12, 2003 Planning Commission hearing are attached. <br /> Landscape Screening Plan <br /> The site is screened with partial perimeter plantings along the Liddicoat Circle and Yale <br /> Court frontage. The existing screening includes an oleander hedge, eight elm trees, and <br /> a row of Italian Cypress. The residence is at a lower finished floor elevation than the <br /> three other homes on Yale Court. <br /> The proposal includes: <br /> • 11-24" Sequoia trees along the southwestern property line. <br />