HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 10-21RESOLUTION PC 10-21
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS
HILLS APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR LANDSCAPE
SCREENING AT 27772 LUPINE ROAD
WHEREAS, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application for a Site Development
Permit (SD21-0066) from Ground Studio for landscape screening associated with a previously
approved single-family home at 27772 Lupine Road ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304(b) since the project includes new landscaping,
fencing, and grading; and
WHEREAS, the Project application was processed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the California Government Code and the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project
on August 5, 2021 and considered all written documentation and public comments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby
APPROVES the Site Development Permit (SD21-0066) subject to the Findings contained in
Exhibit "A" and the conditions contained in Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the
Town of Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of August, 2021, by the
following vote:
AYES: Indaco, Waschura, Patel, Smith
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Couperus
ABSENT: None
By: r ;Z ,-��-
�4gitta Indaco, Chair
ATTEST:
Steve Padovan, Interim Planning and Building Director
Resolution PC 10-21 Page 1 of 4
EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS
27772 Lupine Road — File # SD21-0066
1. With regard to the Site Development Permit (SD21-0066) to allow for landscape screening at
27772 Lupine Road, the Planning Commission finds in accordance with Section 10-2.802 of
the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code as follows:
a. The proposed landscape screening plan is in compliance with all regulations and policies
set forth in the Site Development ordinance.
The proposed landscape screening plan complies with all applicable regulations and
policies set forth in the Site Development Ordinance because the plan provides the amount
of planting required to adequately screen the new residence, preserves or replaces existing
screening on the property, and mitigates visual and privacy impacts.
Resolution PC 10-21 Page 2 of 4
EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
27772 Lupine Road — File # SD21-0066
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. Any further changes or modifications to the approved plans shall be first reviewed and
approved by the Planning Director, prior to planting or commencement of work.
All required screening plantings shown on the plans shall be installed prior to final inspection
of the new residence. All exposed areas must be treated for erosion control to the satisfaction
of the Engineering Department prior to final inspection. The number of non -screening plants
should be reduced and a private well should be considered to utilize available groundwater
resources.
A Certificate of Completion shall be prepared by the project Landscape Architect, Irrigation
Designer, or Landscape Contractor, provided to the Town, and include the following
statement: "The landscape and irrigation system has been installed as specified in the
landscape design plan and complies with the criteria of the Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance and the permit." The Certificate of Completion shall be submitted at completion
of landscape installation (not required prior to final inspection).
4. A $5,000 landscape maintenance and water usage deposit shall be paid to the Town prior to
final inspection of the new residence. Two years after the project has been completed, staff
will review the water usage for the property and conduct a site inspection to ensure installed
landscape screening is still present and has been adequately maintained. Inadequate
maintenance of installed landscape screening and/or water usage greater than the annual
usage indicated on the approved parcel water budget worksheet, may result in complete
forfeiture of this deposit.
A minimum of three oak trees shall be planted at the rear yard to screen the patio located at
27878 Via Feliz.
6. Air conditioning units shall be located behind a sound attenuating barrier or fence.
No new outdoor lighting is approved with the landscape screening plan. Any changes to
outdoor lighting must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to
installation.
No new fencing is approved with the landscape screening plan. Any changes to fencing must
be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to installation.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
9. Any revisions or additions to the approved grading and drainage plan shall be submitted for
review by the Engineering Department. The plan shall be reviewed by the Engineering
Resolution PC 10-21 Page 3 of 4
Department and approved prior to commencement of this project. The approved plan shall
be stamped and signed by the project engineer and shall supersede the previously approved
grading drainage plan.
10. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium (October 1 and April 30) except
with prior approval from the City Engineer. No grading shall take place within ten feet of
any property line.
11. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department for all work
proposed in the public right-of-way. No work within the public right-of-way shall commence
without an encroachment permit.
12. Any, and all areas on the project site that have the native soil disturbed shall be protected for
erosion control during the rainy season and shall be replanted prior to final inspection.
1.3. All irrigation systems must be located at least three feet from the Town's pathways and
outside of the public right of way and public utility easements. The Town staff shall inspect
the site and any deficiencies shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineering
Department prior to final inspection.
Project approval may be appealed if done so in writing within 21 days of the date of the approval.
Please refer to the Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein. If you believe that these
Conditions impose any fees, dedications, reservation or other exactions under the California
Government Code Section 66000, you are hereby notified that these Conditions constitute written
notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and/or a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90 -day approval period
in which you may protest such fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90 -day
period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from
later challenging such exactions.
Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be set with the
Planning and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building inspection approval.
NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date. 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.
Resolution PC 10-21 Page 4 of 4