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Planning Commission Lands of Him August 11, 2005 Page 2 of 9 DISCUSSION The proposed building would serve the agricultural uses for storage of equipment, harvested, and for processing. The lower level of the building contains a pull through garage, tractor storage stall, and cold storage room. The upper level contains an office and a garden shed room. The proposed building site lies in the existing public utilities easement. The applicant has provided documentation showing a proposed new easement to be relocated in an effort to underground the existing facilities onsite. The project has been conditioned such that the applicant must provide letters of consent from the utility companies prior to acceptance of building plans and the new easement must be recorded and the existing easement abandoned prior to issuance of building permits. Site Data: Gross Lot Area: 10.547 acres Net Lot Area: 10.547 acres Average Slope: 17.8% Lot Unit Factor: 8.778 Floor Area and Development Area: Area Maximum Proposed Existing Increase Leff Development 105,900 46,708 35,227 +7,833 50,000+ Floor 49,231 12,299 10,454 +2,278 35,000+ Height and Visibility The proposed agricultural building is sited on one of the highest points of the property but is lowered into the hilltop minimizing the visibility of the structure. The building pad is cut into the hill to create a partial basement on the lower level. The proposed structure height measures 20' 6" at its highest measurement from grade and has an overall highest to lowest measurement of approximately 30 feet. A row of large eucalyptus trees help screen the proposed building location from the ridgeline homes to the west. Setbacks The proposed building is located at the minimum 30 foot side yard setback relative to the northern property line. The remaining front, rear, and side setback minimums are exceeded by over 200 feet.