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Home My WebLink AboutPC 08-22RESOLUTION PC 08-22 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR LANDSCAPE SCREENING AT 12869 LA CRESTA DRIVE WHEREAS, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application for a Site Development Permit (SD21-0079) from Paragon Custom Builders for landscape screening associated with a previously approved single-family home (SDI8-0001)at 12869 La Cresta Drive ("Project"); and. WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304(b) and 15303(e) as the project includes new landscaping, fencing, driveway gate, and outdoor kitchen; 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 May 12, 2022 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 (SD21-0079) subject to the findings and conditions contained in Exhibits "A" 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 special meeting held on the 12th day of May 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Indaco, Waschura, Couperus, Smith NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Patel ATTEST: Sofia anlam Planning Director By: t"itta Indaco, Chair Resolution PC 08-22 Page 1 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 12869 La Cresta Drive — File #SD21-0079 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Any further changes or modifications 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 red -lined 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. 3. Exterior lighting is approved as shown on the red -lined plans dated December 22, 2021. Any changes to the approved lighting plan shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be down directed or shielded non-movable fixtures. No lighting may be placed within setbacks except two driveway or entry lights. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the property owner shall grant a 40 -foot Open Space Easement commencing from the northern property line parallel to La Cresta Drive. No structures, grading, or fill shall be permitted within this easement area. Only native vegetation may be planted within the easement; however, no irrigation or sprinkler systems are permitted. The property owner shall provide legal description and plat exhibits that are prepared by a licensed land surveyor and the Town shall prepare the grant document. The grant document shall be signed and notarized by the property owner and returned to the Town. 5. Fencing location as shown on the plans dated December 22, 2021, is not approved. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan showing the fencing located outside all easements. The revised site plan shall be approved by the Planning Director. 6. Fencing must be located outside of the Open Space Easement. Perimeter fencing shall be a split -rail wood fence or equivalent design to provide opening sufficient to accommodate the free passage of wildlife through the easement. 7. Driveway gate location as shown on the plans dated December 22, 2021, is not approved. The applicant shall work with the planning staff on the placement of the driveway gate to allow for the delivery truck to park and not obstruct the driveway easement. 8. The location, height and materials of the fences and gates shall be constructed according to the approved, red -lined plans. Any changes to the location, height, or construction of any proposed fences, gates, or columns shall first be approved by the Planning Department. 9. The four Eucalyptus Citrifolia (Lemon Scented Gum) trees shall be replaced with four evergreen trees that are not considered high fire risk. Refer to Resolution PC 08-22 Page 2 https://firesafemarin.org/create-a-fire-smart-yard/plants/fire-smart-plants/ for the selection of the evergreen trees. . 10. 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). 11. 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. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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 17. Review of this Developmental proposal is limited to acceptability of site access, water supply and may include specific additional requirements as they pertain to fire department operations and shall not be construed as a substitute for formal plan review to determine compliance with Resolution PC 08-22 Page 3 adopted model codes. Prior to performing any work, the applicant shall make application to, and receive from, the Building Department all applicable construction permits. 18. Gate installations shall conform with Fire Department Standards Details and Specifications D- 1 and, when open shall not obstruct any portion of the required width of 14' for emergency access roadways or driveways. Locks, if provided, shall be free department approved prior to installation. Gates across the emergency access roadways shall be equipped with an approved access device. If the gates are operated electrically, and approved Knox key switch shall be installed; if they are operated manually, thenan approved Knox padlock shall be installed. CFC Sec.503.6 and 506. After installation, contact 408-341-4420 to schedule an inspection to verify operation of the Knox product. 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 prior to final building inspection approval. NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date (until May 12, 2023). 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 08-22 Page 4