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5.1 <br />TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS July 17, 2008 <br />Staff Report to the Planning Commission <br />RE: A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A 5,735 SQ FT NEW RESIDENCE <br />WITH A 2,845 SQ FT BASEMENT. LANDS OF ROELANDTS; 26401 ESHNER <br />COURT (FILE #255-07-ZP-SD-GD) <br />FROM: Nicole Horvitz, Assistant Planner ;W1 <br />APPROVED BY: Debbie Pedro, AICP, Planning Director. <br />RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission: <br />Deny the request for a site development permit for the new residence and Grading Policy <br />exception based on the findings in attachment 1. <br />ALTERNATIVE <br />Offer the applicant the option to continue the project and return with a plan that conforms <br />to the Town's Grading Policy. <br />The subject property is a vacant lot located on the western comer of Eshner Court. The lot <br />was created as a part of the Lefevre subdivision in 1998 (parcel map # 711, December 8, <br />1998). The surrounding uses include single-family homes on adjacent parcels to the west, <br />north and south, and a vacant property across Eshner Court to the east. The applicant <br />proposes to construct a new two story residence with basement and detached garage. <br />CODE REQUIREMENTS <br />As required by Section 10-2.301 (c) of the Municipal Code, this application for a new <br />residence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for review. The Zoning and <br />Site Development sections of the Municipal Code are used to evaluate proposed projects <br />including floor and development area limitations, grading, drainage, height, setbacks, <br />visibility, and parking requirements. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Site Data: <br />Gross Lot Area: <br />1.34 acres <br />Net Lot Area: <br />1.34 acres <br />Average Slope: <br />20.2% <br />Lot Unit Factor: <br />1.047 <br />