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ti _ TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS March 11, 1998 Staff Report to the Planning Commission RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW RESIDENCE; LANDS OF GORMAN & CHENG (LOT 22); 24004 OAK KNOLL CIRCLE; FILE #269-97- ZP-SD-GD. FROM: Suzanne Davis, Planner SD APPROVED BY: Curtis S. Williams, Planning Direc RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: • 1. Direct the applicant to make design changes to lower the profile of the house, through reduction of height, nesting of the second story, use of step-down elements and/or shifting the house location, and continue the application; OR 2. Approve the requested Site Development Permit for a new residence, subject to the recommended conditions in Attachment 1. CODE REQUIREMENTS As required by Section 10-2.301 of the Site Development Ordinance, this application for a new residence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and approval. Criteria for review from the Site Development Ordinance include grading, drainage, building siting, pathways, landscape screening and outdoor lighting. Zoning Code review encompasses compliance with floor and development area requirements, setbacks, height and parking. BACKGROUND The subject property is lot 22 of the McCulloch Subdivision (Tract 8331), also known as Stonebrook. The property is located on the southeast corner of Oak Knoll Circle and Stonebrook Drive. Properties across Oak Knoll Circle are developed with single family residences and related uses. Lot 1 to the north and lot 23 to the.east were developed by J. Lohr Properties. The Davilla residence at 24005 Oak Knoll Circle was built prior to the subdivision. Lot 21, the adjacent property to the south is undeveloped. Properties across Stonebrook Drive to the west all have existing homes. There is a 10 foot wide public utility easement along the frontage of the lot. Unlike many of the other lots within the subdivision, there are no human habitation setbacks or conservation easements on the property. Two subdivision conditions of approval are applicable to the development of lot 22. One condition requires that the interior noise level of the new residence not exceed 45 dB. A condition of approval has been included requiring that a noise consultant verify this prior to final inspection. A second condition requires a supplemental lot specific geotechnical investigation, which was provided by the applicant and reviewed by the Town's Geotechnical consultant. The Stonebrook Architectural Committee has reviewed the plans and has submitted a letter stating several concerns about the project (see Attachment 7). These concerns