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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS August 11, 2005 Staff Report to the Planning Commission RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING; LANDS OF HITZ; 26026 SCARFF WAY; FILE #80-05-ZP-SD. FROM: Brian Froelich, Assistant Planner APPROVED BY: Carl Cahill, Planning Director C. L' . That the Planning Commission: Approve the requested Site Development Permit subject to the conditions of approval in Attachment 1. SUMMARY The applicant requests Site Development approval to add a new 2,710 square foot agricultural building on the north side of the property and remove an existing 438 square foot shed. The project includes a driveway extension of approximately 250 feet, a new 240 square foot deck, and a bocce ball court. BACKGROUND The subject 10.547 acre property is located at the end of Scarff Way. The large property is surrounded on three sides by subdivided residential properties and Esther Clark Park borders the rear of the property. Two dwellings currently exist on the site. The main residence built in 1938 and a secondary dwelling unit built in the 1950's. An accessory shed building (438 square feet) exists onsite that serves the current agricultural functions of the property. The site contains several acres of orchards, vineyards, gardens, and has a variety of screening vegetation. A 10 foot wide public utilities easement runs through the property that facilitates several joint poles. The property is populated with one heritage oak tree (double 6" trunk) located in proximity to the proposed improvements. The proposed use and structure are permitted in the R -A zoning district per Section 10- 1.702 (f). As required by Section 10-2.301 (C) (4) of the Site Development Code, this application for a structure exceeding 500 square feet and 19 feet in height has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for review. Criteria for review from the Site Development Code include grading, drainage, building siting, pathways, landscape screening and outdoor lighting. Zoning Code review encompasses compliance with floor and development area limitations, height, setbacks, and parking requirements.