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Staff Report to the Planning Commission Lands of Cohen 13303 Wildcrest Drive August 11, 2005 Page 2 of 12 proposed development meet the objectives and standards of the Town by considering evidence in support of four necessary findings. Findings for approval of the Conditional Development Permit is included for the Commission's review. (Attachments 2) In addition, the Zoning and Site Development sections of the Municipal Code are used to evaluate the proposal including building siting, floor and development area limitations, grading, drainage, height, setbacks, visibility, and puking requirements. DISCUSSION Site Data: Gross Lot Area: 1.817 acres Net Lot Area: 1.817 acres Average Slope: 47.2% Lot Unit Factor: 0.369 Floor Area and Development Area: Area (sq. ft.) Maximum Existing Proposed Increase Remaining Development 5,790 9,218' 6,896 -2,322 -1,106 Floor 3,690 3,358 3,570 212 120 'Development Area installed without permits by previous owner The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Development Permit for an addition and remodel to an existing house that will result in a net increase in 212 sq. ft. of floor area. The proposed improvements include converting an existing carport into a two -car garage, adding 244 sq. ft. of laundry and storage area behind the garage, adding 108 sq. ft. to the first floor kitchen, dining room and family room, remodeling the existing garage into a master bedroom, remodeling the interior space to reduce the ceiling height of the first floor, widening the existing driveway and constructing a hammerhead fire track turnaround. The addition and remodel is occurring entirely within the footprint of the existing building and should have minimal visual impacts to surrounding properties. The proposed building meets the setback, height, and floor area requirements established in Title 10, Zoning and Site Development, of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. The proposed development area exceeds the MDA and will require a variance. The maximum building height on a vertical plane and maximum overall height from the lowest to highest point is 30'. Pursuant to Section 10-1.504.a of the Municipal Code, the building is eligible for an increase in structure height subject to an increase in distance from the property lines.