HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2646 RESOLUTION NO 2646
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
REVERSING A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, David and Susan Levin, the applicants, have applied
to the City of Saratoga for design review approval to remodel an
existing single family residence located at 18851 Ansley Place,
such application being identified as DR-89-124; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 1990 the Planning Commission of the
City of Saratoga conducted a public hearing on said application,
and following the conclusion thereof, the Planning Commission
denied the application; and
WHEREAS, the applicants have appealed the decision of the
Planning Commission to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 1990, the City Council conducted a de
novo public hearing on the appeal, at which time any person
interested in the matter was given the opportunity to be heard;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the staff
reports, minutes of the proceedings conducted by the Planning
Commission relating to said application, and written and oral
evidence presented to the City Council in support of and in
opposition to the appeal; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga, at
its meeting of April 4, 1990, by a vote of 4-0 with Councilmem-
ber Peterson absent, did resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The appeal from the Planning Commission was
upheld and the decision of the Planning Commission was reversed.
SECTION 2: The City Council found and determined that:
(a) The height, elevation and placement of the project on
the site does not unreasonably interfere with views of
the surrounding residences in that the proposed second
story addition is located adjacent to dense, mature
landscaping on the side property line and additional
landscaping will be required on the rear property line.
(b) The project does not unreasonably interfere with the
privacy of the surrounding residences in that the upper
story windows are either translucent or located to not
allow views onto neighboring properties.
(c) The natural landscape is being preserved by minimizing
tree removal, soil removal, and grade changes in that
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no grade changes are proposed and no vegetation will be
removed.
(d) The project will minimize the perception of excessive
bulk in relation to the immediate neighborhood in that
the second story addition is a maximum of 21.5 feet
high and maintains the ranch style characteristics of
the neighborhood by employing hip roofs and compatible
exterior materials.
(e) The project is compatible in terms of bulk and height
with those homes within the immediate area and in the
same zoning district in that there are two story struc-
tures within close proximity of the proposal and that
two story homes are common within this zone district,
R-l-10,000.
(f) The project will not interfere with the light, air and
solar access of adjacent properties in that the addi-
tion meets minimum setbacks, the second story is inset
from the ground floor and does not adversely impact the
adjacent homes.
(g) The plan does incorporate current Saratoga grading and
erosion control standards in that no grading is pro-
posed and a drainage plan will be submitted to the
Building Division.
SECTION 3. After careful consideration of the site plan,
architectural drawings, plans and other exhibits submitted in
connection with this matter, the design review application of DR.
and Mrs. David Levin for design review approval be and the same
is hereby granted subject to the following conditions:
a. The development shall be located and constructed as shown on
Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference.
b. Prior to submittal for building permit or grading permit, a zone
clearance shall be obtained from the Planning Department.
c. Height of structure shall not exceed 21.5 feet.
d. Total gross floor area for all structures on site shall not
exceed 3367 sq. ft.
e. No ordinance size tree shall be removed without first obtaining a
Tree Removal Permit.
f. Obscure glass or clerestory windows shall be used on the
second story windows as shown on Exhibit "A" to mitigate
privacy concerns.
g. Exterior colors and materials shall to match existing resi-
dence subject to staff review and approval.
h. Prior to zone clearance approval, applicant shall submit
landscape plans subject to Planning Director review and
approval. The landscape plan shall show a minimum of 2-24"
evergreen trees located adjacent to the rear property line
to enhance the privacy between the second story addition and
adjacent neighbors. Landscaping shall be installed and
inspected by the Planning Department prior to final building
inspection.
i. Driveways: All driveways have a 14 ft. minimum width plus
one ft. shoulders.
j. The applicants shall secure the review and approval of
proposed construction plans by Central Fire District prior
to issuance of a zone clearance
Section 4. Applicant shall sign the agreement to these
conditions within 30 days of the passage of this resolution or
said resolution shall be void.
Section 5. Construction must be commenced within 24
months or approval will expire.
Section 6. All applicable requirements of the State,
County, City and other Governmental entities must be met.
Section 7. The applicant shall affix a copy of this
resolution to each set of construction plans which will be sub-
mitted to the Building Division when applying for a building
permit.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga City Coun-
cil, State of California, this 18th day of April, 1990 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmenbers~son,~les, StutzmenandMayorClevenger
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Co~mcilmemberPeterson
ABSENT: None ~ ~
ATTEST:
Deputy City ~erk
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