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14 Q <br /> TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS September 7, 2006 <br /> Staff Report to the Planning Commission <br /> SUBJECT: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW 4,864 SQUARE FOOT <br /> RESIDENCE WITH A 1,992 SQUARE FOOT BASEMENT AND A <br /> NEW SWIMMING POOL. THE PROPOSAL INCLUDES REMOVAL <br /> OF ONE 39" HERITAGE OAK TREE AND REQUEST FOR A <br /> GRADING POLICY EXCEPTION FOR A DAYLIGHTED BASEMENT <br /> AND A DRIVEWAY RETAD41NG WALL; LANDS OF KLEIN; 26063 <br /> TODD LANE; FILE#112-06-ZP-SD-GD. <br /> FROM: Brian Froelich, Assistant Planner 3P <br /> APPROVED BY: Debbie Pedro,Planning Director- <br /> RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission: <br /> Approve the requested Site Development Permit, Grading Policy Exception, and Oak <br /> Tree Removal Permit, subject to the conditions and findings of approval in Attachments 1 <br /> and 2. <br /> ALTERNATIVE <br /> Direct the applicant to redesign the proposed residence to reduce the grading cut required <br /> for the daylighted basement and driveway and/or reposition the dwelling to preserve the <br /> 39"Valley Oak tree. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> The subject 1.003 acre parcel is located on the north side of.Todd Lane. The rectangular <br /> shaped property has a frontage on Todd Lane of 190 feet. Surrounding properties are <br /> subdivided and developed with single-family homes. The applicant is ,proposing to <br /> demolish the existing dwelling, a detached shed, and the existing driveway on the <br /> property to construct a new multi-level home with the lower level consisting of a partial <br /> (daylighted) basement. Accessory features proposed include a new driveway and access <br /> point, a pool, a gazebo, and several patios. <br /> On June 1, 2004 a new two-story residence with a partial basement (25-04-ZP-SD-GD) <br /> was approved on the property for a previous owner via the Fast-Track process. <br /> CODE REQUIREMENTS <br /> This application is not eligible for the Fast-Track process under section 10- <br /> 2.1305.1(a)(3), because the applicant requests a Grading Policy Exception. Specifically, <br /> the proposal includes two areas where the maximum cut depth would exceed the Grading <br />