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Planning Commission Lands of Blair September 23, 1998 Page 3 Project Description The Tentative Parcel Map proposes to subdivide a 3.07 acre parcel into two lots of 1.77 and 1.16 acres net, for the future development of two single family residences. Existing development (barn, detached garage, two-story residence, and hardscape) will be. demolished. Proposed access to-the rear lot, Parcel 2, is a 25 foot wide "panhandle" from Fremont Road, running along the south property line of the front lot, Parcel 1, to the east (front) property line of Parcel 2. The front lot, Parcel 1, would be accessed directly from Fremont Road in the same location as the existing driveway. The two lots will be connected to the public sanitary sewer. Water service would be provided by Purissima Hills Water District. The project will be required to place all existing power and utility lines located on the property underground, and to install drainage improvements. The following table includes an analysis of each lot and its corresponding Lot Unit Factor (LUF), Maximum Development Area (MDA) and Maximum Floor Area (MFA) as required by-Sections 10-1.502 and 10-1.503 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Zoning Ordinance. The net lot area of Parcel 2 has been reduced by exclusion of the access panhandle. Parcel it . Net Acres Ave Shope LUF . MDA 1VIFA 1 1.77 7.0% 1.77 26,550 10,620 2 1.16 5.5% 1.16 17,400 6,960 entire property- 3.07 6.3% 3.07 46,050 18,420 Source: Giuliani&Kull,Inc. Staff has identified the following issues which are important to the evaluation of this subdivision. The Planning Commission should discuss each issue and provide direction for the applicant and staff, including amending the recommended conditions of approval as necessary. Access The driveways to the two lots would be over existing access points. There is a paved driveway to the existing residence that would be used for access to Parcel 1. The driveway entry from Fremont Road would remain the same, but would change on-site as noted on the conceptual development plan. The location is also marked on the site with wood stakes. A second point of access near the south property line is the location of the panhandle and driveway to Parcel 2. This access is used for maintenance and is not presently paved. There are gates off Fremont Road and at the creek crossing, and the location of the proposed driveway has been staked. The City Attorney recommends having a panhandle access instead of an access easement which is what the applicant has proposed.