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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.1 6 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS May 24, 1995 staff Report to the Planning Commission RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW.RESIDENCE AND • POOL;LANDS OF WARD; 11801 FRANCEMONT DRIVE. FROM: Suzanne Davis,Planner LD RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: Approve the requested Site Development Permit as submitted,subject to the attached conditions of approval. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission considered this application at its meeting of April 26, 1995, and continued the matter to this agenda to allow the applicant to redesign the driveway and turnaround area. The Commission also requested that the house be moved at least five feet from the conservation easement,that the location of the pool equipment be shown;on the plans, and that specifications be provided for the proposed exterior lighting. DISCUSSION The following are staff comments on the four items requested by the Planning Commission at the April 26, 1995,meeting: 1. Modify the driveway and turnaround to reduce some of the paving within the setbacks. The applicant has provided two alternatives for the driveway and turnaround—The first;-labeled-sc-heA-on--#he plans;has a-12 foot-wide-- - ----- -- circular turnaround,with a planting area`in the center. This alternative would require less pavement,but would not remove it from the setbacks. Scheme B is the egg shaped design that was discussed at the last hearing. This alternative would reduce the amount of paving within the setback areas. Although there would be more development area within the setbacks with Scheme A,the difference between the two proposals is not that great and this alternative might be more attractive once landscaping is planted. 2: Pull the house five feet from the conservation easement. The footprint of the house has been shifted slightly and the entry has been reduced to accomplish a five foot setback from the conservation easement. Planning Commission May 24, 1995 Lands of Ward/parcel 1 Page 2 The exterior appeara ce of the house will not be noticably different due to the change in the floo plan. 3. Show t location of the pool equipment on the site Ilan. The pool equipment •. proposed to be located behind the garage,in a corner where it will a mut the garage on one side and the house on one side. 4. Provide specifications .`, the proposed'exterior lighting. Some of the outside li:hting has been eliminated in response to a concern raised by several co 'ssioners. The lights to be located on walls will be down lights. Some li,hts will be placed on columns on the side facing towards the residence so as to not be'intrusive to neighbors. The applicant will provide samples f proposed fixtures at the meeting. - Staff believes that the applic.nt has complied with the changes requested by the Planning Commission, and r-commends that the project be approved. The Commission discussed the conditions ofapproval at`t*April 24 meeting and made changes to#6,9 and 1.. Staff is proposing revised wording to condition #10 to include the specific re9uirements of the Town Geologist instead of just referencing the geologist's re•ort(see Attachment 1). Deletions have a strikethru and additions are shown in .old. Staff is available to answer al y questions that the Commission or community may have. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Recommended conditio ' of approval- 2. pproval 2. Revised devielopment pla : site plan,elevations,floor plans and roof plan (three sheets) cc: Jim Ward&Associate 99 El Camino Real Menlo Park,CA 9402 ' John Barksdale The WB Group 4151 Middlefield Roa s,Suite 115 Palo Alto,CA 94303-'.743 ATTACHMENT 1 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR NEW RESIDENCE AND POOL LANDS OF WARD-118011FRANCEMONT DRIVE A. PLANNING DEPARTMENT: ' 1. Any changesor modifications to the approved plans shall be approved by the Planning Director or the Planning Commission, depending upon the scope of the changes. 1 -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. Prior to final inspection the final landscape planting plan shall be' submitted,for,approval by the Site Development Committee. Any plantings proposed within the conservation and storm drain easement shall be local riparian species. The Site Development Committee may require a deposit, a landscape maintenance agreement, or other security to assure that the approved landscape is planted and maintained. Any new outdoor lighting not approved with this plan shall, be reviewed with the landscape plan. 4. A gradingmnd construction operation plan shall be submitted by --the-property-ownerior_revie., . • • • • • . • - • • i•eer and Planning Director prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. The grading/construction operation plan shall address truck traffic issues regarding dust,.,noise, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety on Francemont Drive, Moody Road and surrounding roadways; storage of construction materials; placement of sanitary facilities; parking for construction vehicles; and parking for construction personnel. A debris box (trash dumpster) shall be placed on site for.:collection,:of construction debris. Arrangements must be made with,the Los Altos Garbage Company for the debris box, since they have a franchise with the Town and no other hauler is allowed within the Town limits. 5. Skylights shall be designed and constructed to reduce emitted light. No lighting may be placed within the skylight wells. 4 . . 6. Paint color s all be chosen by the applicant and approved by staff in conforma( cc with the Town's adopted color board. A color sample shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval prior to pai ting the exterior of the residence. The roof and • exterior pai t color shall be darker, less reflective colors (light reflectivity v:lue of 40 or less). 7. ire retardan roofing is required for the residence. 8. Standard sw ming pool requirements a. Lights sh.11 be designed so that the source is not visible from off-site. •Drainage •utfall structures shall be constructed'and located to the satisfa tion of the Town Engineering Inspector. c. Fencing o a locking pool cover is recommended for safety. dl . Equipment shall be enclosed on all four sides and roofed for noise mitigation. ' B. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: 9. As All-eenditiens recommended by William Cotton&Associates in •their report dated March 8, 1995, . • = - =•-•: -- = -: =- -- • . • • ' • ; : : : -; • " : ; f ' : ; . : " ; : ' " . ' ' _ t ' . . . . . .' Z '• Z ' : : Z : • - Z Z : ;- : ' .. - • Z '. the applicant shall • omply with the following: • a. The project geotechnical consultant shall submit a letter addressing recommends pool dig criteria for review by the Town Engineering and-Building-Departments. b. The project geotechnical consultant shall summarize the results of their plan review in letter and submit it to the Town Engineer for approval, prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. c. The project geotechnical consultant shall describe the results of inspections and as-bult conditions of the project in a letter to be 'submitted ti? the Town"Engineering Department prior to final inspe/tion. For further details on the above requirements, please reference the letter fro William Cotton &Associates dated March 8, 1995. . 10. The site drainage associated with the proposed development must be designed as surface, flow wherever possible to avoid concentration of runoff. The proposed drainage shall be designed to maintain the existing flow patterns. A"private storm drain maintenance agreement- and private storm drain easements for parcels 1 and 2 shall be approved by the Town and signed by both property owners prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. Final drainage`and grading shall be'inspected by the Engineering Department and any deficiencies corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department prior to final inspection. 11. Any, and all, changes tothe existing grading and.drainage plan shall first be approved by the Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium between November 1 and April 1 except with priorapproval from the City Engineer. No grading shall take place within ten feet of any property line except to allow access to'Francemont Drive. 12. An erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the'Engineering Department prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. All necessary erosion control and creek protection measures shall be in place to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department prior to issuance of any building permits. The contractor and the property owner shall comply with all appropriate requirements of.the Town's NPDES permit relative to grading and erosion/sediment control. ,Any areas on the site that have the native soil disturbed shall be protected for erosion control during the rainy season land shall be replanted prior to final inspection. 13. All public utility services shall be undergrounded. = 14. The location; elevation and height-=of-the new residence, decking, ---- driveway and pool shall be certified in writing by a'registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor! as being in.the locations, elevations and heights approved by the Town and as shown on the Site Development'Plan. 15. The existing type IIB pathway on Francemont Drive and Moody Road shall be rehabilitated and the driveway shall be roughened where it intersects the pathway. This work shall be done to the satisfaction-of the Town iEngineering.Department prior to final inspection. An additional pathway easement shall be granted to the Town along the SCVWD maintenance road between Adobe Creek and Moody Road. The applicant shall have the legal description and plat exhibits prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor and the Town shall prepare the grant document. The _ _ applicant shall -submit the signed and notarized document and exhibits to the own prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. 16. All subdivisio improvements for the Bellucci Subdivision (Parcel Map;:No. 608 M 31, 32 & 33and Tract'Map No. 8207) and the FPrancemont S 'bdivision (Parcel Map NO. 606 M 14 & 15) shall be constructed a . approved.by the City Engineer ' •' - • - - - - - :. prior to final inspection and issuance of oc upancy certificate. :. 17. map revisio , or other suitable method for amending the flood insurancerate ap,shall be obtained for this property prior to final inspection: 18. The Lambert •anitary: Sewer Reimbursement Agreement in the amount of $2,146.56 shall be paid to the Townprior to acceptance of pfans for buildv g plan check. The new residence shall connect to sanitary sewer service prior to final inspection. 19. All construction debris and other deleterious materials shall be removed from the-project'site, to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department,p ior..r to acceptance of plans for building.plan check. 20. . This property (Parcel No. 1) shall be included in a landslide maintenance agreement which, sets forth maintenance and monitoring. re.ponsibilities as well as any other requirements deemed appropriate by the.Town. ,.chis agreement shall,be approved- by the Town and signed by the applicant and all nlecessary pro erty owners prior to acceptance of plans for building pan check. 21. Santa Clara alley Water District-(SC D) has approved the -_- proposed imp iovements for_thiss project-pera letter from Richard M. Anderson; dated: December 20, .1994. All conditions of the :SFVWD per. ; it ..shall also ' become conditions of this site development:permit..A copy of the permit issued by SCVWD shall be submitted to the Town prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. 22. Upon-'complet on of,the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be .et with the Planning and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building:inspection approval: 7 • • CONDITION NUMBERS 2, 4, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 19, 20, AND 21 SHALL BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR PLAN CHECK BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. EROSION CONTROL AND CREEK PROTECTION MEASURES SHALL BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. 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 musttake 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 May 24, 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.