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Staff Report to the Planning Commission <br /> Lands of Clow <br /> 27660 Central Drive <br /> September 7,2006 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> 4. Development Area-The proposed basement garage is located beneath an existing <br /> patio which is counted as development area. <br /> Trees &Landscaping <br /> A total of six (6) pine and cedar trees will be removed as part of this site development <br /> project. There are existing trees and shrubs that provide screening around the project area <br /> and the basement garage will not be visible from off-site. However, staff will inspect the <br /> property prior to final inspection to determine whether additional plantings will be needed <br /> for screening or to restore areas disturbed by grading or construction. (Condition#2) <br /> Outdoor Lighting <br /> Two (2) lights are proposed on the exterior of the basement garage. Staff has included <br /> condition #5 requiring light fixtures to be down shielded, low wattage, and the source of <br /> the lighting not be directly visible from off-site. <br /> Grading and Drainage <br /> Total grading quantities include 235 cubic yards of cut for the basement garage and <br /> driveway. The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed grading levels and <br /> drainage design and determined that it. complies with Town grading and drainage <br /> requirements. <br /> Fire Department Review <br /> The Santa Clara County Fire Department is requiring a portion of the existing driveway to <br /> be widened to 12' for unobstructed fire truck access. <br /> Committee Review <br /> The Environmental Design Committee commented that the proposal looks fine. <br /> CEQA STATUS <br /> The project is categorically exempt under Class 3 of the State CEQA Guidelines <br /> ATTACEMENTS <br /> 1. Recommended conditions of approval <br /> 2. Site Map <br /> 3. Basement Ordinance (Section 10-1.208) <br /> 4. Recommendations from Environmental Design Committee dated August 14, 2006 <br />