HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2489 RESOLUTION NO..- 2489
RESOLUTION OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA UPHOLDING A DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, ERNEST WESTBROOK, the applicant, has applied to the City
of Saratoga for design review approval to construct an addition to an existing single
family residence located at 20601 Lomita Avenue, such application being identified as
DR-87-114, and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 1987, and April 13, 1988, 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 applicant has appealed the decision of the Planning
Commission to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1988, the City Council conducted a de novo public
hearing on the appeal, at which time any person interested in the matter was given an
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the staff reports,
minutes of proceedings conducted by the Planning Commission relating to said
application, and the written and oral evidence presented to the City Council in support
of and in opposition to the appeal,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga, at its
meeting on June 1, 1988, by a vote of 5-0 did resolve as follows:
1. The appeal from the Planning Commission was denied and the
decision of the Planning Commission was affirmed.
2. The Council agreed with the "Findings for Denial," as set forth in
Exhibit "B" attached to the Staff Report to the Planning Commission
dated April 13, 1988, and the same are incorporated herein by
reference. The Council found and determined that:
(1) The proposed total square footage on the site of 3,118 square
feet would be excessive, particularly since the lot is
substandard in size. This square footage, coupled with the
proposed design, results in an excessively bulky and massive
appearance of the structure.
(2) The proposed addition will aggravate the adverse privacy and
view impacts upon the adjacent property by reason of the long
elevation, continuous roof line, and close proximity to the
property line.
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(3) The addition is being made to the second story of the structure,
as opposed to being stepped down or at the ground level. As
such, the addition will interfere with the light, air and solar
access of the adjacent property.
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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 15th day of June,
1988, by the following vote:
AYES: CouncilmeK'uers Anderson, Clevenger, Hlava, Moyles and Mayor Peter~n
NOES: None
ABSENT:None /'~
ATTEST:
City Clerk /
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