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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 f a L TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS June 14, 1995 Staff Report to the Planning Commission RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW RESIDENCE,POOL, AND CABANA;LANDS OF CHAWLA,24289 HILLV IEW. FROM: Susan Manca,Planner1 RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: Approve the requested Site Development Permit subject to the attached conditions of approval. BACKGROUND: The subject property is lot 17 in the Hillhaven subdivision, Book'Y',page 20 and 21. The lot is located on the northeast side of the street and developed with a single story residence. There are no significant trees on the property. DISCUSSION Site Data: Net Lot Area: 1.13 acres Average Slope: 10.1% Lot Unit Factor: 1.1 Floor Area and Development Area: Area Max. Prop. Exist. Incrs. Remaining, Devel. 16,878 16,700 0* 16,700 +178 Floor 6,762 6,711 0* 6,711 +51 *Existing structures to be demolished. The applicant requests approval of a Site;Development Permit for a new residence,pool, and cabana. The existing house and shed are proposed to be demolished and the existing circular driveway will be slightly reconfigured to be utilized with the new residence. The section of driveway closest to the house will be located closer to the house and further out of the setback. This allows for additional planting in the front of the house. Planning Commission June 14, 1995 Lands of Chawla Page 2 The proposed residence and cabana have 6,711 square feet of floor area,leaving 51 square feet available for further additions. A condition has been added requiring a recorded deedrestriction on the property stating that the floor area is close to the maximum flooi area allowed on the lot. The proposed development area on the lot is 16,678 square feet,leaving 178 square feet for further development on the lot. The new residence is a two story structure,with the second floor covering approximately 28%of the first floor. The second story is stepped in on the sides of the house,with no second story over the garage and an attic area over the easterly portion of the second story. The maximum height of the house on a vertical plane is 27 feet. A ortico is proposed in the front of the house. Story poles have been erected on the site for the Commissioners' review. There are a number of architectural features proposed, such as bay windows and numerous roof lines. Exter or materials for the house will consist of stucco siding with stucco trim and a grey tile roof. The proposed residence is designed in a more formal Style than the ajority of the homes in this neighborhood. The majority of surrounding pr perties are developed with single story,ranch style homes. The subject lo-is visible from the surrounding neighbors as well as from nearby hillsides. A number of skyl ghts are proposed on the second story. The immediate neighbors will n t be affected by the new skylights as this lot is on a slight knoll compared to th neighboring lots. The houses on nearby hillsides are on similar elevations as this lot and will probably not be affected by the proposed skylights. Condition#4 has been added to Attachment#1 to require that skylights be constructed to reduce emitted light. The garage will face the easterly property line, oriented away from the street. The driveway will provide access to the residence from Hillview Road. There will be 5 on-si ie parking spces: 3 in the garage and 2 spaces located in front of the house,outside of the front setback. All parking areas proposed for the site have adequate turnaround pace. As proposed, approximately 12% of the driveway pavement is in the setbacks, excluding the areas of ingress and egress within the front setback. The first sheet of the plans shows the roof of the portico located within the front setback. The second sheet shows the roof located out of the setback. As the Code restricts any portion of a structure to encroach into the setback area, condition#7 has been added to require tl•.at the entire structure remain out of the setbacks. The applicant proposes that the pool to be located in the rear area of the house. The pool decking encroaches 5 feet into the rear setback. This is within the parameters of the Town Code. •Planning Commission June 14, 1995 Lands of Chawla Page 3 The proposed grading on the site includes a total of 1,400 cubic yards of cut and fill: 880 cubic yards of cut and 520.-cubic.yards_of fill. A portion of the rear yard is proposed to be cut and filled to allow for the swimming pool. The export on the lot is 360 cubic yards. The cabana will be located to the southeast of the pool. The floor plan of the cabana shows a proposed kitchen facility in the cabana. The applicant has stated that this area is planned as a bar only,therefore,it will not meet the definition of a secondary unit. In addition,the square footage of the cabana is less than the minimum allowable forliving units according to the Uniform Building Code. The plans show an iron fence and gates proposed for the front property. The height of the pillars and the number of lights proposed do not meet Code standards. Fences are traditionally reviewed with landscape plans by the Site Development Committee. Staff hasredlined the plans to show that the fence is not approved with this application. 'Wording has been added to condition#2 to require that the fence be reviewed by the Site Development Committee with the landscape plan and that the fence shall meet the Code requirements for fences and lighting. The Los Altos County Fire Protection District had no recommended conditions. The Pathways Committee has no request for this project. The Environmental Design Committee recommends that the home be redesigned as a single story house to match the other homes in the neighborhood. In addition, earthtone colors of a mid range reflectivity value should be utilized and no outdoor light fixtures that are visible offsite should be allowed. The Committee also recommends keeping the shrubbery in the front of the house along Hillview for screening purposes. Staff has added wording in Condition#2 to recommend that special consideration be given to the proposed,plantings within the front setback to obtain adequate screening of the house from the street.. Staff is available to answer any questions that the Commission or community may have. ATTACHMENTS:: 1. Recommended conditions of approval; 2. Worksheet#2; 3. Development plans. { , cc: Mr. Shri Chawla Ron Harris 10377 Avenida Lane . R&H Associates Cupertino,CA 95014 10091 Streeter Road_ Auburn,CA 95602 Planning Commission June 14, 199'5 Lands of Cliawla Page 4 ATTACHMENT 1 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT' 1 LANDS OF CHAWLA 24289 HILLVIEW 1 A. PLANNING DEP TMENT: i i 1. Any modifications to the approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner or the Planning Commission, depending o the scope of the changes. 2. A landscape planting plan shall be approved by the Site Development Committee prior to final'inspection. Special consideration should be given to maintaining or replacing the existing bushes in the front of the property,in order to maintain screening from Hillview. Drought tolerant and native plantings are recommended. All fencing and gates shall be reviewed by the Site Development Committee and shall conform to the Town's requirement . The Site Development Committee may require a cash deposit, a landscape maintenance'iagreement, or other security to assure thatthe approved landscape is planted and maintained. i 3. Any outdoor lighting shall be approved by the Planning Department nor to acceptance of plans for building plan check. Any additional la idscape lighting shall be approved with the landscape planting plan by the Site Development Committee. 4. Skylights shall be constructed to reduce emitted light, and lighting shall not be located in the skylight wells. 5. Fire retardant roofing is required for the residence. 6. Paint colors s all be chosen by the applicant and approved by staff in conformance with the Town's adopted color board. Color samples shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval pri r to painting and prior to final building inspection. 7. rThe portico s all be constructed as shown on sheet 1 (page 2) of the site develop ent plans to keep the entire portion of the portico out Of the fronts tback. 8. Two copies o a grading and construction operation plan shall be submitted by the property owner for review and approval by the • Planning Commission June 14, 1995 Lands of Chawla Page 5 City Engineer and Planning Director prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. The grading/construction operation plan shall address truck traffic issuesregarding dust,noise,and vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety onlHillview,Magdalena Drive and surrounding roadways;storage of construction materials; clean-up area (see Engineering Department for:specifications) placement of sanitaryfacilities;.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. 9. 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. 10. A deed restriction shall be recorded which states that the 6,711 square feet of floor area approved under this permit is close to the maximum level of floor area currently allowed by the Town. The deed restriction will be prepared by the Planning Department,and the signed,notarized document shall be returned to the Town prior toacceptance of plans for building plan check. 11. Standard swimming pool requirements: a. Lights shall be designed so that the source is not visible from off-site. b. Drainage outfall structures shall be constructed and located to the satisfaction of the Town Engineering Inspector. c. Fencing or a locking pool cover is recommended for safety. d. Equipment shall be enclosed on all four sides and roofed for noise mitigation. 12. Clearance from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District shall be obtained prior to issuance of the demolition permit. 1 Planning Commission June 14, 1995 Lands of Chawla Page 6 B. ENGINEERING D PARTMENT: 13. The site drai age associated with the proposed development must be designed as surface flow wherever possible to avoid concentratio of the runoff. The proposed drainage shall be designed to aintain the existing flow patterns. The grading and - drainage plan shall be revised to show and detail a dissipater at the end of the 4' p.v.c. storm drain line at a point on the property to allow the storm flow to percolate into the property rather than to be discharged into the public right of wavy and shall be approved by the Town pr or to acceptance of plans for building plan check. Final drainage an grading shall be inspected by the Engineering Department nd any deficiencies corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineering epartment prior to final approval. 14. Any, and all, changes to the approves:III grading and drainage plan shall first be pproved by the Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium between November 1 nd April 1 except with prior approval from the City Engineer. o grading shall take place within ten feet of any roperty line except to allow access to Hillview Road. 15. n erosion a d sediment control plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Engineering Department prior to acceptance of plans for build ng plan check. The contractor and the property owner shall compl with all appropriate requirements of the Town's DES per it relative to grading and erosion/sediment control. he first 10 feet of the driveway shall be rocked during 7 construction and all cut and fill slopes shall be protected from erosion. All reas on the site that have the native soil disturbed shall be protected for erosion control during the rainy season and shall be replanted prior to final approval. 16. All public utility services serving this property shall be dnderground d. 17. The location, eight and elevation of the proposed new residence, driveway, de king, pool, and cabana shall be certified in writing by a registered ci it engineer or licensed land surveyor as being in the locations,hei hts and elevations approved by the Town and shown on the Site De elopment Plan. 18. An additional 5' of right ofalongHillview Road shall be g way dedicated as ublic right of way. A 'legal description and plat 11)repared by licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer ,.Planning Commission June 14, 1995 Lands of Chawla Page 7 shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering Department so that the Town may prepare the dedication document. The signed and notarized dedication document shall be returned to the Town for recordation prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. 19. Upon completion of construction, a final inspection shall be set with the Planning Department and Engineering Department at least two.weeks prior to final building inspection approval. CONDITION NUMBERS 3,8, 9,10,13,15,AND 18 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. 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 1. date (until June 14, 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 tw'o years. TO%yN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Ro.d • Los Altos Hills,California 94022 • (415)941-7222 • FAX (415)941-3160 - • , PLANNING DEP 404taLken÷"ca . WORKSHEET #2 EXISTING AND PROPOS D DEVELOPMENT AREA AND FLOOR AREA • TURN IN WITH YOUR APPLICATION • PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME C,c/Au/LA PROPERTY ADDRESS /¢1r2.8 9 tiliLLl/I��-w i20-40 CALCULATED BY J, C/P,,,Pte!•{- DATE 4-77-7- 9 S 1. DEVELOPMENT AREA (SQUARE F 1 AGE) Existing Proposed Total (Additions or Deletions) A. House and Gara a (from Part B) 67// / B. Decking C. Driveway and Parking . (Measured 100' alon,centerline) 52-25/ D. Patios and Walkways /6 O r/ E. Tennis Court F. Poo1,and Decking, Rc-e-2 PA-no '-/5 V7/ G. Accessory Buildings (from Part :) H. Any other coverage TOT . LS /C, 7o O .7- Maximum Development Area Allo ed - MDA (from Worksheet #1) /4,, 7g 2. FLOOR AREA (SQUARE FOOTAGE) Existing Proposed Total • (Additions or Deletions) A. House and Garage a. 1st Floor 2/z / ✓ b. 2nd Floor /3 36- d. e Gara I 7i/2- - Garage B. Accessory Buildings a. 1st Floor — C46,44,(4 2 G 3 ✓ b. 2nd Floor c. Attic and Basement TOT LS 6 7/ / Maximum Floor Area Allowed - FA (from Worksheet #1) I C.0,7 6 2- YTOWN USE ONLYCHECKED BY .......................jaa• • Revised 12/09/93 LRL MAC HD/ORIGINALS/PLANNING/Worksheet 02