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Home My WebLink About4.2 TOWN OF Los ALTOS HILLS February 8, 1995 Staff Report to the Planning Commission RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A MINOR ADDITION/REMODEL AND DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION; LANDS OF LANE, 10695Magdalena Avenue (215-94-ZP-SD) FROM: Linda S. Niles,Planning Director c�. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: Approve the Site Development Permit for the minor addition/remodel and driveway modification pursuant to the recommended conditions of approval. DISCUSSION The applicant is proposing a minor addition/remodel of 410 sq. ft. and a driveway modification to eliminate an unsafe entry onto Magdalena and allow for adequate maneuvering into the remodeled garage. This project would normally be an Administrative Review due to its small size,but because the applicant was proposing to add additional development area in the setback, staff is forwarding the project to the Commission for a determination. As you are aware, the issue of development area in setbacks is currently a concern of the Town, and in fact a Zoning Ordinance amendment will be reviewed by the Council sub-committe on development standards in the very near future. Since the property owner is requesting to add additional development area in the setback staff felt that the Commission should review this particular application. It is staff's recommendation that the Planning Commission approve the driveway modification because the area where the development area is to be added is not highly visible; the project is proposing to move the entry to the garage to the side of the lot instead of facing the street; the existing steep and unsafe driveway entrance on the south corner of the lot is being removed; and the backup area is needed for adequate maneuvering into the new garage. Site Data: Area Max. Prop. Exist. Incrs. Left Devel 9,993 9,790 +203 Floor 4,592 4,574 4,164 410 +18 Staff recommends that the Commission review the proposal and approve the project as submitted with the recommended conditions of approval. Planning Commission February 8, 1995 Lands of Lane Page 2 Staff is available to answer any questions that the Commission or community may have. ATTACHMENTS: 1 - Site Development Conditions of Approval 2- Site plan; floor plans; and elevations 3. Letter from Roger Griffin dated December 20, 1994 cc: Bill and Cathy Lane 10695 Magdalena Avenue Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Roger Griffin Paragon Des. Group 405 Alberto Way,Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95032 Jerry Clements 4966 El Camino Real Suite 110 Los Altos, CA 94022 Planning Commission 1ebruary 8, 1995 Lands of Lane Page 3 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A MINOR ADDITION/REMODEL AND DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION LANDS OF LANE, 10695 Magdalena Avenue (File#215-94-ZP-SD) A. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: 1. Any changes or modifications to the approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. 2. The property owner shall inform the Town of any damage and shall repair any damage caused by the construction of the project to pathways,private driveways,public and private roadways prior to final inspection and release of occupancy permits and shall provide the Town with photographs of the existing conditions of the roadways and pathways prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check.` 3. The location of the addition,eaves and retaining walls is to be certified in writing by a registered Civil Engineer or licensed Land Surveyor after the foundation has been poured as being in the approved location and elevation established by this permit. B. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: 4. Any,and all changes to the proposed grading shall first be approved by the Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium between November 1 and April 1 without prior approval from the Town Engineering Department. No grading is permitted within 10' of the property line. 5. Any areas on the site that have had the native soil disturbed shall be protected for erosion control during the rainy season and shall be replanted prior to final approval. 6. Any, and all changes to the existing drainage system shall first be approved by the Town Engineering Department. Final drainage shall be inspected by the Engineering Department and any deficiencies corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department prior to final approval. Planning Commission' February 8, 1995 Lands of Lane Page 4 7. A completed worksheet#2 showing the correct development and floor area square footages as approved by the Planning Commission shall be submitted for the filg prior to issua ce of uildi g permits. /o Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required 9. to be set with the Planning Director and the City Engineer two weeks prior to final building inspectionae6/ '6 CONDITION NUMBER 2 SHALL BE CO PLETED AND SIG D OFF BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR O ACCEPTANCE c---te7C241 OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR PLAN CHECK BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Properties residing within the Los Altos School District boundaries must pay School District fees before receiving their building permit from Los Altos Hills. The applicant must take a copy of Worksheet#2 to both the elementary and high school district offices, pay the appropriate fees and provide the Town with a copy of their receipts. NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date (until February 8, 1996). All required building permits must be obtained within that year and work on items not requiring a building permit shall be commenced within one year and completed within two years. KyK; � RECHVED \Jr DEC 27 1994 December 20, 1994 'PARAGONrf1°rV�! r?�' InsA; 7(1 ii I5' URBAN DESIG\ & Suzanne Davis PLAN\I\G Los Altos Hills Planning Department. 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Dear Suzanne, With regard to the three items contained in the memo from Sheryl Koff dated.. December 19, we will show the treatment of the drain line where it daylights: We feel, however, that we may need to meet and discuss the other two items. Our entire concept is predicated on being able to place the new driveway apron - within the setbacks. We believe the Planning Commissioners may have raised their concern after our initial discussions with staff. In the interim, however, we have proceeded with construction drawings which are now virtually complete. We feel that, if such a new interpretation of driveways is to become adopted, it should be clearly stated in the Zoning Ordinance and applied to future projects, but not to.a design already underway. With regard to retaining walls, we would respectfully suggest that the construction activitiy necessary to construct a wall not be construed as "grading" if the original contours of the land between the wall and property line are distrubed only moderately during construction and restored when the wall is complete. That is our intent with the Lane property, and we would include a note to that effect on our construction drawings. Of the 130' of wall, only 35' is cut into the setbacks. We will be happy to meet with Staff, and with members of the Planning Commission or.Council if you feel itis appropriate, to;discuss these matters. Red , / , AI =edger• Gri AIBD G/src cc: J. Clements PARAGON K. Lane , .,._. . DESIGN GROUP, INC. 405 Alberto Way,Suite A Los Gatos,CA 95032 (408)358-3707 FAX: (408)356-1969 MEMBER A.I.B D. MEMBER B.I.A. �"nr ..� �agi. (a/� Li February 3, 1995 PARAGONF ° :3 1..JRBAN Town of Los Altos Hills tQ4 1� O ' , S ALTOS Hilts �'�\NINA Planning Commission 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills,CA 94022 Re: 10695 Magdalena Avenue(215-94-ZP-SD) Dear Chairperson and Commissioners: On behalf of Bill and Kathy Lane, I am requesting approval of the requested addition of the related grading due to the following benefits to the Lanes and the Town: • Correct existing drainage that now directs water into garage. • • Remove existing and unsafe second access to Magdalena. • Proposed garage orients doors away from front property line in accordance with Town policy for hiding garage doors. • Existing overhead electrical service will be placed underground. • Proposed addition is unobtrusive and low profile,one-story. Most of the living space is under existing roof area. • Two existing substandard non-conforming structures are to be removed. • Existing landscape screen at Magdalena to remain. Landscaping obscures the proposed addition from Magdalena viewing. • Proposed retaining walls vary in height from 0'to max 48". Walls will be modular "keystone°type which allow for landscaping to grow over and ultimately conceal. Final result Is a natural,planted slope. For these and other benefits we respectfully request your approval of this addition as proposed. Thank you for your positive consideration. Resp.0 __,fully subs ted, 0 WI . R!•. = riffin, FA :.• R P1IRADON cc: Bill and Kathy-Lane DESIGN Jerry Clements GROUP, INC. 40.5 Alberto Way.Suite A Los Gates.CA 95032 (408)358.3/07 Post-It"brand tax transmittal memo 7671 •o1 pages s f IAX: (408)356.1969 Jr From /r� MEMBER A.1.0.1)I1112 //.l/1/7/1 I'[.1(C.S l L am. C%r' `" MFMBERDJA.