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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 03-025 RESOLUTION NO. 03-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION #02-259 LOCATED AT 14165 VICTOR PLACE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga has received an appeal of the Planning Commission approval of Design Review Application #02-259 located at 14165 Victor Place for the construction of first and second-story additions to an existing one-story residence; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2003 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed Public Hearing where the above project was approved and appealed to the City Council. On May 7, 2003 the City Council held a duly noticed Public Hearing at which time all interested parties were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga has considered the application and all testimony and other evidence submitted in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the City Council upheld the determination and findings of the Planning Commission approval of Design Review Application #02-259; and WHEREAS, the project is Categorically Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15302 of the Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA This Class 2 exemption applies to the construction and location of limited numbers of new small facilities or structures. WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application for Design Review, and the following findings have been determined: The proposed project implements the following Residential Design Policies: · The second-story building line is recessed at every elevation. · Elements which reduce bulk and break up mass of the proposed residence include multiple low-pitched gabled and hipped rooflines, receding building lines, and balconies_ · The proposed second-story does not extend over the entire footprint of the first floor. · A mixture of materials including horizontal wood siding, and stone veneer reduce mass and bulk of the proposed residence. · Natural materials are proposed including horizontal wood siding, and stone veneer. · The proposed materials will blend with the natural environment and existing residences. Existing vegetation is preserved and integrated into the proposed project · No trees are proposed for removal. · The applicant has submitted several letters which indicate the plans were circulated to homes in the project vicinity for review. · The windows located in the landing, master bed, and master bath be obscure or clerestory windows (narrow windows installed above eye-level). Now, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. After careful consideration of the site plan, architectural drawings, plans and other exhibits submitted in connection with this matter together will all public testimony and other evidence submitted during the public hearing, the application for Design Review is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1_ The windows located in the landing, master bed, and master bath shall be obscure or clerestory windows (narrow windows installed above eye-level). 2. The applicant shall revise the front entry to resemble an authentic craftsman style including but not limited to lowering the height of the proposed 14.5 ft entry. The applicant shall submit revised elevations to staff for approval prior to submittal for building permits. 3. Four sets of complete construction plans incorporating this Resolution and the City Arborist Report as a separate plan page shall be submitted to the Building Division prior to submittal for building permits. 4. The site survey shall be stamped and signed by a Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor. 5. The site plan shall contain a note with the following language: "Prior to foundation inspection by the City, the LLS of record shall provide a written certification that all building setbacks are per the approved plans." 6. Submit grading and drainage plans to the public works department for review. 7. Storm water retention plan indicating how all storm water will be retained on-site, and incorporating the New Development and Construction - Best Management Practices. If all storm water cannot be retained on-site due to topographic, soils or other constraints, an explanatory note shall be provided on the plan. 8. Landscaping shall be installed prior to granting final occupancy inspection. CITY ARBORIST 9. All recommendations in the City Arborist's Report shall be followed and incorporated into the plans. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 10. All development review conditions rrom the Saratoga Fire Department shall be followed and incorporated into the plans. CITY ATTORNEY 11_ Applicant agrees to hold City harmless from all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by the City of held to be liability of City in connection with City's defense of its actions in any proceeding brought in any State Federal Court, challenging the City's action with respect to the applicant's project. Section 2. Construction must be commenced within 24 months or approval will expire. Section 3_ All applicable requirements of the State, County, City and other Governmental entities must be met. Section 4. Unless appealed pursuant to the requirements of Article 15-90 of the Saratoga City Code, this Resolution shall become effective fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Saratoga, State of California, this lih day of March 2003 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian Kathleen King, Norman Kline, Vice Mayor Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor Nick Streit NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Nick Streit, Mayor ATTEST: Cat This permit is hereby accepted upon the express terms and conditions hereof, and shall have no force or effect unless and until agreed to, in writing, by the Applicant, and Property Owner or Authorized Agent. The undersigned hereby acknowledges the approved terms and conditions and agrees to fully conform to and comply with said terms and conditions within the recommended time frames approved by the City Planning Commission. ~ ""'--- ~ ~ '~------;----- ó7! ?;JJO? Property Owner or Authorized Agent Date