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RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS
HILLS APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR LANDSCAPE
SCREENING AND HARDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT 26896 ALEJANDRO DRIVE
WHEREAS, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application for a Site Development Permit
(SD22-0024) from Joelle Lam and Maxim Stepanov for landscape screening associated with a
previously approved addition and remodel to an existing single-family residence (SD 18-0015) at
26896 Alejandro 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,
decks, and outdoor barbeque; 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 July
7, 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 (SD22-0024) subject to the conditions contained in
Exhibit "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 7th day of July 2022 by the following
vote:
AYES: Waschura, Bredo, Couperus, Indaco, Patel
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Sofia angal m, Planning Director
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
26896 Alejandro Drive — File #SD22-0024
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. No other modifications to the approved plans dated April 27, 2022 are allowed except as
otherwise first reviewed and approved by the Planning Department of Planning Commission,
depending on the scope of the changes.
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.
3. No improvements within the 28 -foot "easement for driveway purposes for ingress and
egress" on 26890 Alejandro Drive are approved.
4. Exterior lighting is approved as modified. No more than eight (8) in -ground lights are
approved at driveway area. 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.
5. New fencing segment is approved as shown on the plans. Any additional or modified fencing
or gates shall require review and approval by the Planning Department with the required
landscape screening plan and prior to installation.
6. 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).
7. 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
8. 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
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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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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 prior to final building inspection approval.
NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date (until July 7,
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.
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