HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 13-21RESOLUTION PC 13-21
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS
HILLS DENYING AN APPEAL AND APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR LANDSCAPE SCREENING AND FENCING AT 12255 MENALTO DRIVE
WHEREAS, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application for a Site Development
Permit (SD21-0009) from Kathy Strickland for landscape screening associated with a previously
approved single-family home at 12255 Menalto Drive ("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 Director held a duly noticed public hearing of the Site
Development Committee on the Project on August 10, 2021 and considered all written
documentation and public comments and approved the Project; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2021 the Town received an Appeal of the Planning Director's
approval of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Appeal was processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the California Government Code and the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the appellant requested that the appeal hearing be continued from the October
7, 2021 Planning Commission hearing to the November 4, 2021 Planning Commission hearing;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project
Appeal on November 4, 2021 and considered all written documentation and public comments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby
DENIES the Appeal (APL21-0003) and APPROVES Site Development Permit (SD21-0009)
subject to the Findings contained in Exhibit "A" and the conditions contained in Exhibit "B",
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 4th day of November 2021, by the
following vote:
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AYES: Indaco, Waschura, Couperus, Patel, Smith
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
By: /
s #gitta Indaco, Chair
ATTEST:
Steve Padovan, Interim Planning and Building Director
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EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS
12255 Menalto Drive — File # SD21-0009
1. With regard to the Site Development Permit (SD21-0009) to allow for landscape screening at
12255 Menalto Drive, 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 the existing oaks
and other mature landscaping on the property, and mitigates visual and privacy impacts.
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EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
12255 Menalto Drive — File # SD21-0009
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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.
2. 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.
3. Exterior lighting is approved as shown on the plans and modified as follows: Wall lights
must be 1 LED fixture, 2 wall lights shall be removed from wall located behind the pool, 1
wall light shall be removed from the wall east of the pool 1 wall light shall be removed from
the wall west of the pool, path lights at master bathroom side shall be reduced to two, pathway
lights shall be spaced 20 feet apart, and exterior light fixtures on the structure shall match
new residence approval. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be down directed, shielded, and
non-movable fixtures. No lighting may be placed within setbacks except for two driveway
or entry lights. All path lights shall not exceed 200 lumens/2,700 kelvins, step and wall lights
shall not exceed 110 lumens/2,700 kelvins and all other lighting shall not exceed 600
lumens/3,000 kelvins. Any additional exterior lighting requires approval by the Planning
Department prior to installation.
4. New fencing is approved as shown on the plans. New Driveway gate shall be set back no
closer than 15 feet from the property line. Any additional or modified fencing or gates shall
require review and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation.
5. 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).
6. 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.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
7. 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
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
12. Gate installations shall conform with the Fire Department Standard Details and Specification
G-1 and when open shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 14 feet when in the open
position and be equipped with an approved Knox key switch.
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.
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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.
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