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RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS
HILLS MAKING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION UNDER CEQA
AND APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A BASEMENT ADDITION
TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 27235 BYRNE PARK LANE
AND IMPOSING CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
WHEREAS, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application tbra Site Development Permit
(SD25-0057) from the property owners, Wendy and Ben Tessone, for an addition to an existing
single-family residence at 27235 Byrne Park Lane ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, based on the record presented before it, the project is exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(e) as the project
scope includes construction of a residential addition; and
WHEREAS, the project application was processed in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the California Government Code and the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the project on
January 27, 2026, and considered all evidence, testimony, written documentation, and public
comments, and directed staff to return at the February 5, 2026 Planning Commission Regular
Meeting with a resolution approving the project for consideration on the Consent Calendar; and
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the entirety of the record before it, the Planning Commission
of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby finds that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e) and approves the Site Development Permit subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the
Town of Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of February 2026 by the following
vote:
AYES: Bredo, Indaco, Patel, Waschura
NOES: None
RECUSED: Junaid
ABSENT: None
By:
ATTEST: �
Jay Bradford, Community Development Director
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Wendy and Ben Tessone — 27235 Byrne Park Lane — File# SD25-0057
PLANNING:
1 _ No other modifications to the approved plans submitted on November 13, 2025, are
allowed except as otherwise first reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director or the Planning Commission, depending on the scope of the
changes.
2. All conditions of approval shall be printed on plans submitted for building permit plan check.
The project is subject to the Town's Construction Time Limit Ordinance (Chapter 10, Title
VIII of the Municipal Code). The maximum time for completion of the project shall be set
by said policy and run from date of Building Permit issuance. Any extensions to the time for
completion shall be subject to said policy. Failure to complete the project in the allotted time
with approved extensions may result in substantial penalties and fees per the policy.
4. Exterior finish colors of all buildings shall have a light reflectivity value of 50 or less and roof
materials shall have a light reflectivity value of 40 or less, per manufacturer specifications. All
color samples shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval at
time of submittal for building plan check. All applicable structures shall be painted in
conformance with the approved color(s) prior to final inspection.
5. Roof eaves of all structures shall not encroach into the required side and rear yard setbacks.
The roof eaves shall be shown on the site and civil plans in the construction drawings.
6. No new fencing is approved with this site development permit. Any additional or modified
fencing or gates shall require review and approval by the Community Development
Department with the required landscape screening plan and prior to installation.
7. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be down directed or shielded non-movable fixtures and
shall not exceed 3,000 Kelvins and 600 lumens. Exterior lighting on the new residence is
approved as shown on the plans. Landscape lighting is not approved at this time and shall be
submitted with the required landscape screening plan. Lights in the swimming pool shall
conform to the specifications in the Outdoor Lighting Policy. Any changes to the approved
lighting plan shall be approved by the Community Department prior to installation. No
lighting may be placed within setbacks except two driveway or entry lights.
Skylights, if utilized, shall be designed and constructed to reduce emitted light (tinted or
colored glass, or other material). No lighting may be placed within skylight wells.
Fire retardant roofing (Class A) is required for all new construction.
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10. All space heating and water heating systems installed in new residences, detached habitable
buildings, and/or projects involving a substantial remodel shall comply with Los Altos Hills
Municipal Code Sections § 8-1.6.02 and § 8-1.10.02.
11. All construction shall comply with the applicable California Green Building Standards Code,
Part 11, Title 24 mandatory measures in effect at the time of building permit application. The
property owner shall provide a CALGreen Residential Checklist demonstrating conformance
with all applicable mandatory measures at time of building permit submittal.
12. All construction shall comply with Section R337 of the 2022 California Residential Code
(Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure).
13. The property owner's geotechnical consultant shall review and approve all geotechnical
aspects of the final project building and grading plans (i.e., habitable building setbacks, site
preparation and grading, shoring design, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements
including site runoff discharge, and design parameters for foundations and retaining walls)
to ensure that their recommendations have been properly incorporated. The results of the
plan review shall be summarized by the owner's geotechnical consultant in a letter and
submitted to the Engineering Department for review and approval at time of submittal for
building plan check.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the property owner shall submit revised
construction drawings identifying compliance with the property's Maximum
Development Area for Community Development Department staff review and
approval.
15. All properties shall pay School District fees to either the Los Altos School District and
Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District or the Palo Alto Unified School
District, as applicable, prior to permit issuance. The applicant shall take a copy of worksheet
#2 to school district offices, pay the appropriate fees and provide the Town with a receipt.
16. Prior to beginning any grading operation, all significant trees, particularly any heritage oak
trees, are to be fenced at the drip line. The fencing shall be of a material and structure (chain-
link) to clearly delineate the drip line. Town staff must inspect the fencing and the trees to
be fenced prior to commencement of any grading. The property owner shall call for said
inspection at least three days in advance of the inspection. The fencing must remain
throughout the course of construction. No storage of equipment, vehicles or debris shall be
allowed within the drip lines of these trees. Existing perimeter plantings shall be fenced and
retained throughout the entire construction period.
17. The property owner's geotechnical consultant shall inspect, test (as needed), and approve all
geotechnical aspects of the project construction. The inspections should include, but not
necessarily be limited to: site preparation and grading, site surface and subsurface drainage
improvements, and excavations for basements, foundations, and retaining walls prior to the
placement of steel and concrete. Basement excavations shall be inspected by the owner's
consultant to confirm the absence of fault hazards. The results of these inspections and the
as -built conditions of the project shall be described by the owner's geotechnical consultant
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in a letter and submitted to the Engineering Department for review and approval prior to
requesting the final inspection.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
18. Any, and all, changes to the approved Grading and Drainage plan shall first be approved by
the Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading
moratorium (October 1St to April 30th) except with prior approval from the City Engineer. No
grading shall take place within ten feet of any property line.
19. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department for all work
proposed in the public right-of-way. No work within the public right-of-way shall commence
without an encroachment permit.
At Building Plan Check
20. Submit high-quality color photographs of the existing roadways and pathways prior to the
building permit issuance.
21. Obtain a water use permit from the Purissima Hills Water District for water use during
grading and construction. Submit this permit to the Town Engineering Department.
Prior To Final Approval
22. The Engineer of Record shall observe the installation of the drainage system, construction of
the energy dissipators, and completion of the grading activities and state that items have been
installed and constructed per the approved plans. A stamped and signed letter shall be
prepared and submitted to the Town prior to final inspection.
23. All areas on the site that have the native soil disturbed shall be protected for erosion control
during the rainy season and shall be replanted prior to final inspection.
24. The property owner shall inform the Town of any damage and shall repair any damage caused
by the construction of the project to pathways, private driveways, and public and private
roadways prior to final inspection.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
25. Fire Sprinklers Required: Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in
Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18.
- Sprinklers noted on Sheet A0.01.
26. Required Fire Flow: The minimum required fire flow for this project is 1,375 Gallons Per
Minute (GPM) at 20 psi residual pressure. This fire flow assumes installation of automatic
fire sprinklers per CFC [903.3.1.3].
- Letter received. Hydrant is capable of meeting fire flow.
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27. Fire Department Turnaround Required: Installations shall conform with Fire Department
Standard Details and Specifications D-1 (CFC Sec. 503). Details noted on Sheet A1.01 and
C 1.1 and C2.
28. Fire Apparatus Access Driveway: Installations shall conform to Fire Department Standard
Details and Specifications Sheet D-1. Driveways details noted on Sheet A1.01 and C1.1 and
C2.
29. Emergency Gate/Access Gate Requirements: Gate installation shall conform to SCCFD
G-1 as noted on Sheet A1.01.
30. Address Identification: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly
legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contract
with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters.
Numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of
0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Address numbers shall be maintained. CFC Sec. 505.1.
31. All construction sites must comply with applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and
our Standard Detail and Specification S 1-7. Provide appropriate notations on subsequent plan
submittals, as appropriate to the project. CFC Chp. 33.
32. Potable water supplies shall be protected from contamination caused by fire protection water
supplies. It is the responsibility of the applicant and any contractors and subcontractors to
contact the water purveyor supplying the site of subject project, and to comply with the
requirements of that purveyor (2022 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health and Safety Code 13114.7).
Please refer to the Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein. If you believe that these
Conditions impose any fees, dedications, reservation or other exactions under the California
Government Code Section 66000, you are hereby notified that these Conditions constitute written
notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and/or a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90 -day approval period
in which you may protest such fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90 -day
period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from
later challenging such exactions.
NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date (until February
5, 2027). All required building permits must be obtained within that year and work on items not
requiring a building permit shall be commenced within one year and completed within two years.
Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be set with the
Community Development and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building
inspection approval.
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