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Staff Report to the Planning Commission Lands of Blackman 13815 Barton Court January 27, 2005 Page 5 of I 1 3) Adherence to the grading policy would not prevent the property owner from constructing a swimming pool or establishing useable outdoor living space. The swimming pool can be relocated and/ or redesigned and the lawn area can be reduced to minimize the amount of proposed cut. Terracing is a common technique used by property owners to create outdoor living space that conforms to the Grading Policy. Fire Department Review The Santa Clara County Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and is requiring a fire truck tumamund on the property which has been incorporated into the driveway plan. Additional conditions including installation of fire sprinklers throughout the building, temporary driveway to access the property, and premise identification are included as conditions #26-28. Committee Review The Pathways Committee recommends a pathway in -lieu fee which is included as condition #25. The Environmental Design Committee noted that the area directly west of the new home needs mitigation. Recommended condition of approval #2 requires a landscape screening and erosion control plan to be submitted after final framing of the new residence to address view impacts to surrounding neighbors. CEOA STATUS The project is categorically exempt under Class 1 of the State CEQA Guidelines 1. Recommended conditions of approval 2. Site Map 3. Plan and section views of proposed grading exceeding grading guidelines 4. Recommendations from Environmental Design Committee dated December 17, 2004 5. Recommendations from Cotton, Shires, and Associates dated January 11, 2005 6. Recommendations from Santa Clara County Fire Department dated November 18, 2004 7. Worksheet #2 8. Development plans: site, topographic, grading & drainage, floor, elevation, section. roof, and lighting plans cc: Brad and Carla Blackman 28 Alma Court Los Altos, CA 94022