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Planning Commission August 12, 1998 Lands of Owen Page 2 DISCUSSION Gross Lot Area: 1.23 acres Net Lot Area: 1.10 acres Average Slope: 5.5% Lot Unit Factor: 1.10 Floor and Development Area Area Maximum Proposed Existing Increase Left Development 16,500 13,369 -0- +13,369 +3,131 Floor 6,600 6,375* -0- +6,375 +225 *not including a 3,070 square foot basement that would be completely below grade Site and Architecture The applicant proposes to construct a new 5,265 square foot residence with two garages totaling 1,305 square feet, a 3,070 square foot basement and a swimming pool and spa. The basement is exempt from counting as floor area since it would be completely below grade except for required exiting. The floor area number includes 370 square feet that is counted towards the maximum floor area because there are three walls with a solid roof (covered entry). Exterior materials will consist of stucco siding, window reveals and trim, wood windows and flat concrete tile roofing. The designer has used architectural detailing, the lower overall height, and varying wall and roof planes to keep the bulk and mass of the residence down. The maximum height of the residence is indicated to be 221 feet as measured from the building pad to the highest ridge. The applicant is aware of the 22 foot height restriction and will modify the plans to comply with this condition. Condition #1 requires submittal of revised plans for approval by the Planning Department prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. The house will be setback 80 feet from La Paloma Road (65 feet is required), and also has greater than the minimum setbacks on the rear and sides. The Design Guidelines state that greater setbacks can help reduce bulk and mass. As can be seen by the story poles on the site the location and height of the proposed residence would keep an open feeling along La Paloma Road, and there is good separation from homes on surrounding properties. The Design Guidelines recommends reserving some floor and development area for future projects. The proposed project would leave 225 square feet of floor area and 3,131 square feet of development area.