HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 01-053RESOLUTION NO. 01-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DENYING APPEAL OF
DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION (DR-00-054)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 15-46 of the City of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance an
application was made to the City of Saratoga for Design Review to construct a 7,340 square foot
two-story home on Kittridge Road; and
WHEREAS, following consideration and approval of the Design Review application by
the Planning Commission on March 28, 2001, the decision of the Planning Commission was
appealed by Lisa and Robert Samsel in accordance with Article 14-85 of the Saratoga City Code;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a de novo public hearing on the matter at which
time any person interested in the matter was given the full opportunity to be heard and to present
evidence on June 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the testimony offered by both Applicant and
Appellant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the staff report, minutes of
proceedings conducted by the Planning Commission relating to the application, and all written
and oral evidence presented to the City Council in support and in opposition to the application;
and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Agency and the City Council have conducted duly noticed
public hearings in connection with this matter at which time all interested parties were given a
full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby finds that:
The height, elevations and placement on the site of the proposed residence, when
considered with reference to: (i) the nature and location of residential structures on
adjacent lots and within the neighborhood; and (ii) community view sheds, will avoid
unreasonable interference with views and privacy, in that the location of the proposed
residence will be partially screened from existing residences by mature vegetation.
The natural landscape xvill be preserved insofar as practicable by designing structures to
follow the natural contours of the site and minimizing tree and soil removal; grade
changes will be minimized and will be in keeping with the general appearance of
neighboring developed areas.
· The proposed residence in relation to structures on adjacent lots, and to the surrounding
region, will minimize the perception of excessive bulk and will be integrated into the
natural environment, in that the structure's design incorporates elements and materials
which minimize the perception of bulk and integrate the residence into the surrounding
environment in that the design, as conditioned, incorporates the policies and techniques
set forth in the City's Residential Design Handbook to minimize bulk and mass concerns.
· The residence will be compatible in terms of bulk and height with (i) existing residential
structures on adjacent lots and those within the immediate neighborhood and within the
same zoning district; and (ii) the natural environment; and shall not (i) unreasonably
impair the light and air of adjacent properties; nor (ii) unreasonably impair the ability of
adjacent properties to utilize solar energy.
· The proposed site development or grading plan incorporates current grading and erosion
control standards used by the City.
The proposed residence will conform to each of the applicable design policies and
techniques set forth in the Residential Design Handbook and as required by Section 15-
45.055.
The Applicant has agreed to design and construct drainage improvements both on-site
and off-site and that said design and construction shah subject to the approval of the
Public Works Department
Therefore the appeal should be denied.
SECTION 2. The appeal of Design Review DR-00-054 is hereby denied.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an regular meeting of the
Saratoga City Council held on the 15th day of August, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Evan Baker, Stan Bogosian, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Nick Streit, Mayor John Mehaffey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
John/t~lehaffey, Mayor
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