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Planning Commission Lands of Marquez September 9, 1998 Page 3 Visibility and Height The site is located on a knoll and is highly visible from neighbors on O'Keefe Lane, Highway 280 and Foothill College to the southwest. The Site Development Code states the following regarding construction on ridgelines and hilltops: "single story buildings and height restrictions may be required on hilltops, ridgelines, and highly visible lots (Section 10-2.702.b1)" The applicant originally proposed a two-story house but, after working with staff the applicant has revised the plans to limit the profile of the residence to one story with a maximum height of 231/2 feet, with the highest chimney extending to 271/2 feet. The rear of the residence is the most visible due to the topography of the site. The applicant has attempted to break up the rear massing through varied roof lines, recessed areas and window treatments. Staff believes that the roofline of the house could be lowered by 1-2 feet by reducing attic space or ceiling heights (10-15 foot ceilings are shown). In conjunction with lowering the grade of the structure, the roofline elevation could be reduced 3-4 feet to further minimize the prominence of the structure on the knoll. Condition #1 would require the roofline elevation to be reduced by at least 3 feet through a combination of lowering the building pad and reducing ceiling heights and/or attic space. The maximum height of the structure is recommended not to exceed 22 feet from the pad elevation. Driveway &Parking The driveway on the site plan is shown to be 14 feet wide as recommended by the Fire Department. There are four parking spaces (two two-car garages) proposed which meets the Zoning Ordinance requirement for four on-site parking spaces. One garage faces O'Keefe Lane and the second faces the adjacent property to the west. The garages are in line with and opposite the proposed garages for 25625 O'Keefe (property to the west). There is a 60 foot separation between the proposed garages. Outdoor Lighting Structure lighting has been shown on sheet A6 of the plans along with cut sheets of proposed lighting. The lighting appears to be downshielded and is proposed as one light per exit. The front entry has two recessed can lights with a 100 watt maximum proposed. Staff has included a condition (#6) for any additional outdoor lighting (including landscaping), requiring that fixtures be downshielded and that all locations be approved by the Planning Department.