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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2054 RESOLUTION NO.2054 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA REVERSING A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROV- ING DESIGN REVIEW FOR A-854 WHEREAS, the applicants, Eugene and Jane Zambetti, have requested Design Review Approval to construct a single story family dwelling; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 1983 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on applicant's request for Design Review Approval and after said public hearing denied said request; and WHEREAS, applicant has appealed the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council pursuant to Section 17.7 of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 1983 the City Council held a de novo public hearing and after the closing of said public hearing re- viewed and considered the applicant's request, staff reports, and other evidence, both written and oral, presented to the Council during said public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: 1. The applicant's appeal from the Planning Commission is granted and the decision of the Planning Commission is over- ruled. 2. Design Review for A-854 is hereby approved, per the findings and conditions of the Staff Report dated February 10, 1983, amended by the City Council on April 6, 1983 to include the condition that the roof shall be reduced to an 8 in 12 pitch. A copy of said Staff Report is attached hereto. This approval was granted at a meeting of the City Council on April 6, 1983 with an unanimous vote by Councilmembers Callon, Clevenger, Fanelli, Mallory and Moyles. The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 20th day of April, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Clevenger, Fanelli, MoylesandMayorProTe~Mallory NOES: None ABSENT:Mayor Callon ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: C'iTy~'CL~ REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION , Amended 4/6/83 DATE: 2/10/83 Commission Meeting: 2/23/83 SUBJECT: A-854, Eugene & Jane Zambetti, 20680 Marion Road REQUEST: Design Review approval to construct a single story family dwelling. OTHER APPROVAL REQUIRED: None PLANNING DATA: PARCEL SIZE: 23,120' sq. ft. ' GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential ZONING: R-1-12,500 / NOTICING: Notice of this project has ": been sent to surrounding property owners, posted on site and advertised in the Saratoga News. SITE DATA: SURROUNDING LAND USES: Single family residential SITE SLOPE: 4% SLOPE AT BUILDING SITE: 2% NATURAL FEATURES & VEGETATION: The majority of the site is re- latively level. A drainage swale passes through the rear of the property. Five (5) oaks and a bay tree are also located in the rear of the property. PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS: HISTORY: This site contains the Judge Foster home which will be moved to the Village (Parking District #4) to be used as an office building. This site is the second site to be developed of a two lot subdivision (SDR-1473). Report to Planning Commission Page 2 A-854, Eugene Zambetti 2/10/83 GRADING REQUIRED: Minimal grading is required SETBACKS: Front: 33' Rear: 53' Sides: 10' HEIGHT: 29'6" SIZE OF STRUCTURE: 3,368 sq. ft. Garage: 640 sq. ft. Greenhouse: 210 sq. ft. Total: 4,218 sq. ft. ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA: 4,000 sq. ft. This proposal exceeds the standard allowed by 218 sq. ft. IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE: 33% proposed, 55% is allowed by ordinance. COLORS & MATERIALS: Dark grey stucco & brick proposed for the exterior. roofing materials-heavy shake SOLAR: good orientation, greenhouse structures are incorporated into the house design which creates a passive system. The pitch of the roof will also allow utilization of solar panels. LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING: A landscaping plan has been provided with this application. It indicates evergreen shrubs and native ground cover to be planted to the front and along the sides of the proposed structure. The rear yard area is to remain as existing. '- RELATIONSHIP WITH ADJACENT STRUCTURES: Marion Road contains a mixture of historical structures and one and two story newer structures. The adjacent dwelling to the right is a two story historical structure and the site adjacent on the left has approval for a two-story structure. The proposed structure appears to be compatible with the surrounding dwellings in terms of both"its country-like design and steep pitched hip-style shake roof. "' PRIVACY IMPACTS: The one-story structure as proposed will not impose any new privacy impacts. DRIVEWAY & CIRCULATION: An access road is proposed along the northern property line lea~ing to a side facing garage toward the rear of the structure. FINDINGS: 1. Avoid Unreasonable Interference with Views & Privacy The proposed structure will not impose privacy impacts, as the structure is one-story in design. Staff noted no impacts to the viewshed of adjoining properties. 2. Preserve Natural Landscape The proposed structure although substanitally larger, will be placed in the same location as the existing structure, on the relatively level area of the site. The drainage swale and ordinance sized oaks to the rear of the property will not be Report to Planning Commission Page 3 A-854, Eugene Zambetti 2/10/83 impacted with this proposal. 3. Minimize Perception of Excessive Bulk & Compatible Bulk & Height The proposed structure will appear larger than the adjacent structures at the end of Marion Road. However, staff does not feel that the bulk of the structure is excessive because there are other dwellings on Marion Road which appear to be of similar size and height. In addition, the approved structure on the adjacent parcel to the left is a two story structure of similar size and height as the proposed structure. 4. Infills: Compatability, Views, Privacy, & Natural Features The proposed structure will be compatible in terms of bulk with the adjacent approved structure to the left and with other dwellings on Marion Road. The proposed structure will not obstruct views or impose privacy impacts and does incorporate the natural features of the site. RECOMMENDATION: Approve per staff report dated 2/10/83 and Exhibits "B", "C" & "D" subject to the following conditions: A. Prior to issuance of building permits: 1. Detailed grading and drainage plans shall be reviewed and approved by the community Development Department. 2. Any minor modifications to the approved elevations shall require the review and approval of the Permit Review Division. * 3. Roof shall be reduced to an 8 in 12 pitch. Approved: ~ ~~~ . Sharon Lest~ Planner SL/bjc P.C. Agenda 2/23/83 *amended by City Council 4/6/83.