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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS April 2, 2009
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A TWO STORY NEW RESIDENCE
WITH A BASEMENT, DETACHED SECOND UNIT (CABANA) AND
SWIMMING POOL; LANDS OF GAVRA; 25631 VINEDO LANE (LOT 1); FILE
4307-08-ZP-SD-GD
FROM: Nicole Horvitz, Assistant Planner!
APPROVED BY: Debbie Pedro, AICP, Planning Director '3>P
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission:
Approve the requested Site Development Permit for the new residence, cabana and pool,
subject to the conditions of approval in Attachment 1.
ALTERNATIVE
Continue the project and provide the applicant with specific directions for a redesign of
the project, including but not limited to one or more of the following options:
1. Increase the setback of the south (front) property line in order to reduce the
appearance of bulkiness of the house and to provide greater opportunities for
landscape screening in front of the house.
2. Eliminate one of the two driveways to reduce the amount of hardscape within the
setback to provide additional area for landscape screening in front of the house.
3. Require an immediate planting/screening plan addressing landscape mitigation along
the south (front) property line and require the proposed plantings to be installed prior
to issuance of Building Permits.
BACKGROUND
This property was created as part of a three (3) lot subdivision approved by City Council
on March 12, 2008. (File # IS -ND -TM)
The subject property is a vacant lot located on the north side of Vinedo Lane. The
surrounding uses include single-family homes on adjacent parcels to the north, west,
across Vinedo to the south and across Elena to the east.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 2 of 13
CODE REQUIREMENTS
As required by Section 10-2.301 (c) of the Municipal Code. This application for a new
residence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for review. The Zoning and
Site Development sections of the Municipal Code are used to evaluate proposed projects
including floor and development area limitations, grading, drainage, height, setbacks,
visibility and parking requirements.
DISCUSSION
Site Data:
Gross Lot Area: 1.260 acres
Net Lot Area: 1.2 acres
Average Slope: 12.5%
Lot Unit Factor: 1.136
Floor Area and Development Area:
Area (sq ft) Maximum Existing Proposed Increase Remaining
Development 16,475* 0 11,670 11,670 4,305
Floor 6,674 0 6,656 6,656 18
(Basement 2,683)
*Includes 500 sq. ft. development area bonus per Section 10-1.502.b.6 (Solar Ordinance)
Site and Architecture
The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Development Permit to construct a 6,674
square foot two story residence with a 2,683 square foot basement, a 385 square foot
detached second unit (cabana) and a 608 square foot swimming pool.
There is a moderate sloping hillside at the west side of the lot. The average slope of the
property is 12.5%. The new residence meets the setback, height, floor area and
development area requirements established in Title 10, Zoning and Site Development, of
the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
The new residence and cabana is located a minimum of 42' from the south (front)
property line, 82' from the north (rear) property line, 100' from the east (side) property
and 32' from the west (side) property line. The maximum building height on a vertical
plane is 27' and the maximum overall height of the building (including chimneys and
appurtenances) from the lowest point to the highest point is 35'.
The basement level of the new residence has 2,683 square feet of area which includes a
bedroom, mechanical room, fitness club, theater, entertainment lounge and wine cellar.
The basement is wholly underground except for a portion of the basement for a two (2)
car garage on the east side of the residence.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavm
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 3 of 13
The entry level has 3,415 square feet of living space with a foyer, kitchen, family room,
dining room, living room, library, guest suite and a two (2) car garage. The upper level of
the house has 2,138 square feet of living area which includes a master suite and three
bedrooms with baths. Proposed exterior materials consist of cement plaster exterior and
concrete roof.
Drivewav & Parkin
Pursuant to Section 10-1.601 of the Municipal Code, a total of five (5) parking spaces are
required because of the second unit. There me two driveways proposed: one driveway
accesses a two (2) car garage at grade on the main level and the second driveway
accesses a two (2) car basement garage. A fifth outdoor parking space is located at the
northeast comer of the house, outside of the setbacks.
Outdoor Li¢htin¢
The applicant is proposing twenty (20) shielded lights located on the exterior of the main
residence at the doorways (Lighting plan sheets El, E2 and E3). Staff has included
condition 9I1 for outdoor lighting, requiring that fixtures be down shielded or frosted
glass, low wattage and shall not encroach or reflect on adjacent properties. The applicant
has submitted lighting specifications indicating that all proposed fixtures will be shielded,
downlights or have frosted glass.
Trees & Landscanine
The existing landscaping consists of a variety of trees including magnolia, a mix of fruit
trees and liquid amber. No trees are proposed to be removed with this application.
In order to widen Vinedo Lane for the subdivision improvements and construct a type IIB
pathway along the south side of the property line, a row of mature cypress trees were
removed. There was also one I I" oak removed in order to construct the driveway access
to the remaining (2) lots. This oak tree has been replaced with two (2) 36" box oaks, one
on Lot 1 and the other on Lot 3. Pursuant to Section 9-1.607 of the Los Altos Hills
Municipal Code, other trees that were removed for the access easement were replaced
with native 5 gallon trees at a 2:1 ratio.
A landscape screening and erosion control plan will be required after framing of the new
residence. (Condition of approval #3) Furthermore, any landscaping required for
screening or erosion control will be required to be planted prior to final inspection. A
maintenance deposit to ensure viability of plantings will be collected prior to final
inspection.
Staff Report to the Planning Cosmnission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 4 of 13
Drainage
Water runoff generated from the new development will be collected and carried to two
(2) onsite retention systems and then into a 3" metering pipe to two (2) energy dissipaters
located at the east side of the property.
Pursuant to Section 10-2.503, Drainage Facilities Standards, of the Municipal Code, the
Engineering Department has reviewed and determined that the proposed drainage design
complies with Town requirements. The Engineering Department will review and approve
the final drainage plan prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. Final "as -
built" grading and drainage will be inspected by the Engineering Department and any
deficiencies will be required to be corrected prior to final inspection.
Green Building Ordinance
This project is required to comply with the Town's Green Building Ordinance. The new
residence is designed to achieve 82 points in Build it Green's GreenPoint Rated program.
Fire Department Review
The Santa Clara County Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and is requiring a
sprinkler system throughout all portions of the new residence. (Attachment 2)
Geotechnical Review
The Town's geotechnical consultant Cotton, Shires & Associates Inc; has reviewed the
soil and foundation report prepared by JF Consulting dated July 11, 2007 and
recommends approval of the permit based on conditions 17 a, b & c. (Attachment 3)
Committee Review
The Pathways Committee recommends the applicant to restore the type IIB pathway prior
to final of the new residence. (Condition #26)
The Environmental Design and Protection Committee noted that the wattage on the
exterior lights were very high (60 to 100 watts). (Attachment 5)
Neighbor Comments
Staff has received a number of emails between the neighbors and applicant regarding the
proposed driveway design, size and visibility of the new house, and trees removed as part
of the subdivision improvements. (Attachment 6)
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 5 of 13
Since the story poles were installed for the proposed structures, neighbors have
commented that the two story house appears massive and too close to the property line.
Unlike most streets where the roadway is aligned with the center of the road right-of-
way, the 20' wide Vinedo Lane roadway was constructed entirely within the northern half
of the right-of-way. Therefore, even though the new residence and cabana comply with
the front setback requirements, the structures appear bulkier and much closer to the
setback lines than other homes on the street. In addition, the double driveway design and
underground stom water retention system located within the front setback will limit the
amount of space available for landscaping to mitigate the visual impact of the house.
Pursuant to Section 10-1.505.e (Setback Lines) of the Zoning Code, "the standards set
forth in this section for setbacks are minimum standards. The City Council and Planning
Commission have the discretion to apply stricter standards to increase setbacks where site
specific constraints dictate further limitations.... some examples of site characteristics
include, but are not limited to, high site visibility where a greater setback is deemed
necessary to reduce the appearance of bulkiness of the structure; and/or proximity to
other lots or structures where a greater setback is deemed necessary to promote a variety
in setbacks to avoid the appearance of uniform house designs or layouts."
As stated in staffs recommendation at the beginning of this report, if the Planning
Commission wishes to continue the project and provide the applicant with specific
directions for a redesign, one or more of the following options could be considered:
1. Increase the setback of the south (front) property line in order to reduce the
appearance of bulkiness of the house and to provide greater opportunities for
landscape screening in front of the house.
2. Eliminate one of the two driveways to reduce the amount of hardscape within the
setback to provide additional area for landscape screening in front of the house.
3. Require an immediate planting/screening plan addressing landscape mitigation along
the south (front) property line and require the proposed plantings to be installed prior
to issuance of Building Permits.
CEQA STATUS
The project is categorically exempt under CEQA per Sections 15303 (a) & (e).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommended Conditions of Approval
2. Recommendations from Santa Clara County Fire Department dated December 10, 2008
3. Recommendations from Cotton, Shires, and Associates dated December 17, 2008
4. Recommendations from the Pathways Committee
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 6 of 13
5. Comments from Environmental Design and Protection Committee dated December
15,2008
6. Email Correspondence Between Neighbors and Applicant
7. Worksheet #2
8. Development plans: Site, Topographic, Grading & Drainage, Floor, Elevation,
Section, Roof, Green Point Rated Checklist and Lighting Plans
Staff Report to the Planning Cornrnission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 7 of 13
ATTACHMENT
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR A NEW RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT SECOND UNIT (CABANA) AND
SWIMMING POOL
LANDS OF GAVRA, 25631 VINEDO LANE
File # 307-08-ZP-SD-GD
A. PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
1. No other modifications to the approved plans are allowed except as
otherwise first reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or the
Planning Commission, depending on the scope of the changes.
2. All existing Blue Gum (E. globulus), Pink Ironbark (E. sideroxylon rosea),
River Red Gum (E. camaldulensis), Swamp Gum (E. mdis), Honey Gum
(E. melliodora) or Manna Gum (E. viminalis) eucalyptus trees on the
property located within 150' of any structures or roadways shall be
removed prior to final inspection of the new residence. Removal of
eucalyptus trees shall take place between the beginning of August and the
end of January to avoid disturbance of nesting birds protected under the
Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and California Department of
Fish and Game Code Section 3500 et seq, unless a nesting bird survey is first
conducted and there is a determination that there are no active nests within
the tree.
3. After completion of rough framing or at least six (6) months prior to
scheduling a final inspection, the applicant shall submit landscape
screening and erosion control plans for review by the Site Development
Committee. The application for landscape screening and erosion control
shall be accompanied by the applicable fee and deposit. The plans shall be
reviewed at a noticed public hearing. Attention shall be given to plantings
which will be adequate to break up the view of the new residence from
surrounding properties and streets. All landscaping required for screening
purposes and for erosion control (as determined by the City Engineer)
must be installed prior to final inspection of the new residence.
4. A landscape maintenance deposit in the amount of $5,000 shall be posted
prior to final inspection. An inspection of the landscape to ensure
adequate establishment and maintenance shall be made two years after the
installation. The deposit will be released at that time if the plantings
remain viable.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 8 of 13
Prior to beginning any grading operation, all significant trees, particularly
the 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 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.
Prior to requesting the foundation inspection, a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor shall certify in writing and state that
"the location of the new residence, cabana roof eaves and swimming
pool/spa are no less than 40' from the front property line and 30' from the
side and rear property lines." The elevation of the new residence shall be
similarly certified in writing to state that "the elevation of the new
residence and cabana matches the elevation and location shown on the
Site Development plan." The applicant shall submit the stamped and
signed letter(s) to the Planning Department prior to requesting a
foundation inspection and prior to final inspection
Prior to requesting the final framing inspection, a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor shall certify in writing and state that
"the height of the new residence and cabana complies with the 27'-0"
maximum structure height, measured as the vertical distance at any point
from the bottom of the crawl space or basement ceiling if excavated below
natural grade, to the highest part ofthe structure directly above (including
roof materials)." The overall structure height shall be similarly certified
in writing and state that "all points of the building (including chimneys
and appurtenances) lie within a thirty-five (35 ) foot horizontal band
based, measured from the lowest visible natural or finished grade
topographical elevation of the structure along the building line and the
highest topographical elevation of the roof of the structure." The
applicant shall submit the stamped and signed letter(s) to the
Planning Department prior to requesting a final framing inspection
and prior to final inspection
8. Standard swimming pool conditions:
a. Lights shall be designed so that the source is not visible from off-site.
b. Drainage outfall structures shall be constructed and located to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
c. Pool equipment shall be enclosed on all four sides with a roof for noise
mitigation and screening.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lauds of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 9 of 13
9. For swimming pools, at least one of the following safety features shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the Town Building Official:
a. The pool shall be isolated from access to the residence by an enclosure
(fencing).
b. The pool shall be equipped with an approved safety pool cover.
c. The residence shall be equipped with exit alarms on those doors
providing direct access to the pool.
d. All doors providing direct access from the home to the swimming pool
shall be equipped with a self-closing, self -latching device with a
release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor.
10. All patios, walkways, and landings encroaching within the property line
setbacks shall not exceed 4' in width.
11. No new fencing is approved. Any new fencing or gates shall require
review and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation.
12. Outdoor lighting is approved as shown on sheets El, E2 and E3. There
shall be one light per door or two for double doors. No lighting may be
placed within setbacks except two entry or driveway lights. Any additional
outdoor lighting shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to
installation.
13. 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.
14. Fire retardant roofing (Class A) is required for all new construction.
15. At time of submittal of plans for building plan check, the applicant
shall submit one of the following checklists to demonstrate compliance
with the Town's Green Building Ordinance:
A GreenPoint Rated checklist with the building permit application
to indicate that the project will achieve a minimum of fifty (50)
points. The checklist shall be completed by a qualified green
building professional and shall be attached to the front of the
construction plans. The construction plans shall include general
notes or individual detail drawings, where feasible, showing the
green building measure to be used to attain the required points.
b. A LEED for Homes checklist with the building permit application
to indicate that the project will achieve a minimum of forty-five
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 10 of 13
(45) points or LEED certification. The checklist shall be completed
by a qualified green building professional and shall be attached to
the front of the construction plans. The construction plans shall
include general notes or individual detail drawings, where feasible,
showing the green building measure to be used to attain the
required points.
16. Prior to final inspection and occupancy, a qualified green building
professional shall provide documentation verifying that the building was
constructed in compliance with GreenPoint Rated or LEED® certification.
17. All properties shall pay School District fees to either the Los Altos School
District or the Palo Alto Unified School District, as applicable, prior to
acceptance of plans for building plan check. The applicant must take a
copy of worksheet #2 to school district offices (both elementary and high
school in the Los Altos School District), pay the appropriate fees and
provide the Town with a copy of the receipts.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
18. As recommended by Cotton, Shires & Associates, hie., in their report
dated December 17, 2008, the applicant shall comply with the following:
a. Updated CBC Design Criteria — The applicant's geotechnical
consultant shall prepare updated 2007 CBC seismic parameters for
utilization in design by the project structural engineer prior to
acceptance ofplans for building plan check
b. Geotechnical Plan Review — The applicant's geotechnical
consultant shall review and approve all geotechnical aspects of the
project building and grading plans (i.e., site preparation and
grading, site drainage improvements and design parameters for
foundations, retaining walls, and driveway) to ensure that their
recommendations have been properly incorporated. The consultant
shall evaluate the proposed locations and design of subsurface
drainage retention/percolation systems with respect to geotechnical
compatibility with other site improvements (including basement
sub drain systems). Any appropriate design revisions from a
geotechnical perspective shall be recommended.
The results of the plan review should be summarized by the
geotechnical consultant in a letter and submitted to the Town
Engineer for review prior to acceptance ofplans for building plan
check.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 11 of 13
C. Geotechnical Field Inspection — The 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
foundations and retaining walls prior to the placement of steel and
concrete.
The results of these inspections and the as -built conditions of the
project shall be described by the geotechnical consultant in a letter
and submitted to the Town Engineer for review prior to final
inspection.
For further details on the above geotechnical requirements, please refer to
the letter from Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc., dated December 17,
2008.
19. Peak discharge at 25631 Vinedo Lane, as a result of Site Development
Permit 307-08, shall not exceed the existing pre -development peak
discharge value of the property. Detention storage must be incorporated
into the project to reduce the predicted peak discharge to the pre -
development value. Provide the data and peak discharge hydrologic
model(s) utilized, as well as, the calculations of the peak discharge value
prior and post development. Determine the design peak runoff rate for a
10 -year return period storm and provide detention storage design plans to
reduce the predicted peak discharge to the pre -development value. All
documentation, calculations, and detention storage design (2 plan copies)
shall be submitted for review and approval to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. Prior to
final inspection, a letter shall be submitted from the project engineer stating
that the site grading and storm drainage detention system were constructed
as shown on the approved plans and in accordance with their
recommendations.
20. Any, and all, changes to the approved grading and drainage plan shall be
submitted as revisions from the project engineer and shall first be approved
by the Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during
the grading moratorium (October 15 to April 15) except with prior approval
from the City Engineer. No grading shall take place within ten feet of any
property line except to allow for the construction of the driveway access.
21. All public utility services serving this property shall be placed
underground. The applicant should contact PG&E immediately after
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vmedo lane
April 2, 2009
Page 12 of 13
issuance of building permit to start the application process for
undergrounding utilities which can take up to 6-8 months.
22. Two copies of an erosion and sediment control plan shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Engineering Department prior to acceptance of
plans for building plan check. The contractor and the property owner shall
comply with all appropriate requirements of the Town's NPDES permit
relative to grading and erosion/sediment control. The first 100 feet of the
driveway shall be rocked during construction and all cut and fill slopes
shall be protected from erosion. 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.
23. Two copies of a grading and construction operation plan shall be submitted
by the property owner for review and approval by the City Engineer and
Planning Director prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check.
The grading/construction operation plan shall address truck traffic issues
regarding dust, noise, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety on Vinedo
Lane and Elena Road, storage of construction materials, placement of
sanitary facilities, parking for construction vehicles, clean-up area, and
parking for construction personnel. A debris box (trash dumpster) shall be
placed on site for collection of construction debris. Arrangements must be
made with the GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. for the debris box, since they
have a franchise with the Town and no other hauler is allowed within the
Town limits.
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 and
release of occupancy permits and shall provide the Town with photographs
of the existing conditions of the roadways and pathways prior to
acceptance of plans for building plan check
25. The driveway shall be required to be fully constructed and to be roughened
where the pathway intersects, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, prior
to final inspection.
26. The property owner shall be required to connect to the public sanitary
sewer prior to final inspection. A sewer hook up permit shall be required
by the Town's Public Works Department prior to acceptance of plans for
building plan check An encroachment permit shall be required for all work
proposed within the public right of way prior to start work.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Lands of Gavra
25631 Vinedo Lane
April 2, 2009
Page 13 of 13
27. The property owners shall remove or place the temporary purple
irrigation pipe underground prior to acceptance of plans for building
plan check
28. The property owners shall restore the type 2B pathway along Vinedo Lane
to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department prior to final inspection.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
29. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system approved by the Santa Clara
County Fire Department shall be included in all portions of the building.
Three sets of plans prepared by a sprinkler contractor shall be submitted to
the Santa Clara County Fire Department (14700 Winchester Blvd., Los
Gatos, CA 95032) for review and approval. The sprinklers shall be inspected
and approved by the Fire Department, prior to final inspection and
occupancy of the new residence.
30. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings in such a position m to be plainly visible and legible from the
street or road fronting the property. Numbers shall contrast with their
background.
CONDITION NUMBERS 17, 18 a & b, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27 SHALL BE
COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND THE
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF
CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR PLAN CHECK BY THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT.
Project approval may be appealed if done so in writing within 22 days of the date of this
notice. The building permit cannot be issued until the appeal period has lapsed. The
applicant may submit construction plans to the Building Department after April 24, 2009
provided the applicant has completed all conditions of approval required prior to
acceptance of plans for building plan check.
Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be set with
the Planning and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building inspection
approval.
NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date (until
April 2, 2010). All required building permits must be obtained within that yew and work
on items not requiring a building permit shall be commenced within one year and
completed within two years.
Attachment 2
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'Proposed 10,420 square foot two-story single -family residence with basement and
attached garages.
Review of this Developmental proposal is limited to acceptability of site access
and water supply as they pertain to fire department operations, and shall not be
construed as a substitute for formal plan review to determine compliance with
adopted model codes. Prior to performing any work the applicant shall make
application to, and receive from, the Building Department all applicable
construction permits.
1 Wildland-Urban Interface: This project is located within the designated
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. The building construction shall comply with
the provisions of California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A. Note that
vegetation clearance shall be in compliance with CBC Section 701A.3.2.4 prior to
project final approval. Check with the Planning Department for related landscape
plan requirements.
CFC SIUx. 2 Required Fire Flow: The fire flow for this project is 1,500 gpm at 20 psi residual
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B ressure. The adjusted fire flow is available from area water mains and fire
ydrant(s) which are spaced at the required spacing.
CFC Sec. 3 Fire Sprinklers Required: Approved automatic sprinklers are required in all new
903.2, as and existing modified buildings when gross floor area exceeds 3,600 square feet or
adopted that are 3 or more stories in height. An automatic sprinkler shall be provided in all
and new structures located in the designated Wildland-Urban Interface area.Exception:
amended
by LAHMC Any non-habitable accessory structures to single family residences that have gross
floor area of 500 square feet or less. A State of California licensed (C-16)
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0 COTTON, SHIRES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
TO: Debbie Pedro
Planning Department
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
SUBjeCT: Geotechnicai Peer Review
RE: Garva, New Residence
307-OB-ZP-SD-GD
25631 Vinedo Lane
Attachment 3
December 17, 2008
L0368
RECEIVED
DEC 1 8 2D08
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
At your request, we have completed a geotechnical peer review of the subject
application for the proposed new residence using:
Geotechnical Investigation (report) prepared by JF Consulting,
Inc., dated July 11, 2007;
Architectural Plans (12 sheets, various scales) prepared by Stotler
Design Group, dated November 6,2007; and
Civil Plans (4 sheets, various scales) prepared by NNR
Engineering, dated November 25, 2008.
In addition, we have reviewed pertinent technical documents from our office
files, including a previous subdivision plan including the subject property in 2007
(LO227), and completed a recent site inspection.
DISCUSSION
Based on our review of the referenced plans, the applicant proposes to construct
a new single family residence on one of three newly subdivided lots. At the time of our
recent site inspection, the lot was covered- in grass, and there was a new asphalt
driveway. Access to the property is via the new private driveway off of Vinedo Lane.
Northern California Office
330 Village Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030.818
(408) 3545542 • Fax (909) 3541852
e-mail. losgamsooettonshires.com
www.cottonshires.com
Cemral California office
6417Dogtow Road
San Andress, CA 95249-9640
(209)1364252 • Ea. (209)736-1212
e-mail. cononsli esCistarband.net
Debbie Pedro
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SITE CONDITIONS
December 17, 2008
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The subject property is characterized by gentle to steep (5 to 35 percent
inclination) southeast -facing hillside topography. Previous grading activities at the site
have resulted in a relatively level cut/fill pad in the west -central portion of the site.
There is a small steep (35 to 50 percent inclination) graded slope along the western edge
of the property. A steep to very steep (30 to 75 percent inclinations) fill slope is located
on the downslope side of the old building pad. A shallow natural drainage swale runs
through the site from the northwest to the southeast, and is partially disrupted by the
existing fill materials. The majority of the nmoff at the site is captured by this swale and
directed to the southeast.
According to the Town Geologic Map, the subject property is underlain, at
depth, by weathered greenstone bedrock of the Franciscan Complex. According to
exploratory borings presented in the referenced investigation, bedrock materials are
locally overlain by up to 10 feet of colluvium near the northern property boundary. To
the west no fill was encountered, and colluvium extends to a depth of 3.5 feet. The three
borings excavated at this site encountered bedrock at depth.
According to the Town Geotechnical Hazards Map, the site lies within an "A"
zone. The nearest traces of the potentially active Monta Vista, Altamont, and Berrocal
faults are mapped approximately 450 feet northwest, 675 feet southwest, and 2,250 feet
southwest, respectively, of the subject property. Additionally, the active San Andreas
fault is located approximately 3.1 miles southwest of the site.
Site development is constrained by anticipated strong seismic ground shaking,
settlement or compression of undocumented fill materials, and potentially expansive fill
and colluvium. The Project Geotechnical Consultant has previously conducted an
investigation of the subject property and provided geotechnical design
recommendations that generally appear appropriate for identified site conditions. We
concur with the consultant's recommendation that the undocumented fill materials be
removed and replaced with properly keyed and benched engineered fill. We also
concur with the consultant's recommendation to support all future residences on a
reinforced pier and grade beam foundations. We note that the seismic design parameters
were taken from the 1997 UBC. Updated 2007 California Building Code (CBC) seismic
design parameters should be prepared. The design of project drainage systems should
be evaluated from a geotechnical perspective by JF Consulting. We do not have basic
geotechnical objections to the proposed layout of site improvements. Documentation to
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Debbie Pedro
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December 17, 2008
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address the following Items 1 and 2 should be submitted to the Town along with other
documents for building permit plan -check.
UQdated CBC Design criteria - The applicant's geotechnical
consultant should prepare updated 2007 CBC seismic parameters
for utilization in design by the Project Structural Engineer.
Geotechnical Plan Review - The applicant's geotechnical
consultant shall review and approve all geotechnical aspects of the
project building and grading plans (i.e., site preparation and
grading, site drainage improvements and design parameters for
foundations) to ensure that their recommendations have been
properly incorporated. The consultant should evaluate the
proposed locations and design of subsurface drainage
retention/percolation systems with respect to geotechnical
compatibility with other site improvements (including basement
subdrain systems). Any appropriate design revisions from a
geotechnical perspective should be recommended.
The results of the CBC update and geotechnical plan review
should be summarized by the geotechnical consultant in a letter
and submitted to the Town Engineer along with documents for
building permit plan -check.
3. Geotechnical Field Inspection - The 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
foundations and retaining walls prior to the placement of steel
and concrete.
The results of these inspections and the as -built conditions of the
project should be described by the geotechnical consultant in a
letter and submitted to the Town Engineer for review prior to
final (granting of occupancy) project approval.
LIMITATIONS
This geotechnical peer review has been performed to provide technical advice to
assist the Town with discretionary permit decisions. Our services have been limited to
review of the documents previously identified, and a visual review of the property. Our
COTTON, SHIRES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Debbie Pedro
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December 17, 2008
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opinions and conclusions are made in accordance with generally accepted principles
and practices of the geotechnical profession. This warranty is in heu of all other
warranties, either expressed or implied.
TS:DTS:JS:kd
Respectfully submitted,
COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
TOWN GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT
Ted Sayre
Principal EngL+eering Geologist
CEG 1795
David T. Schrier
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
GE 2334
COTTON, SHIRES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Attachment 4
and insure that there be no mailbox or other obstacle on the IIB roadside path. XX
seconded. Vote was 6 in favor, 3 opposed, 0 abstentions.
ii. 25631 Vinedo lane (Lands of Gavra). This property was reviewed by the PWC at the time
of subdivision The review tonight is for Parcel l of the subdivision, which is adjacent to
Vinedo Lane. The property owner Ovlr. Gavra) and Eran lchen were present and reported
that the Town required a 10 -foot easement along Vinedo to allow for meandering around
the mature cypress trees near the road edge. The trees were subsequently removed,
apparently without approval of the City Council. Chris Vargas moved that the roadside
pathway easement along the road at 25631 Vinedo Lane be diminished to five feet and
that the homeowners restore the pathway to IIB standards at the end of construction.
No plants or mailboxes are permitted in the pathway right-of-way. Anna Brunzell
seconded. Vote was unanimously in favor. City Councilman Breene Kerr requested
that the PWC ask the Planning Commission why the trees were allowed to be cut
dowm
iii. 11267 Magdalena Road Rands of Singh). This property was reviewed at the time of
subdivision into two lots. The review tonight is for Parcell, which is adjacent to
Magdalena Road, across from Hooper Lane. A large swale nuns through the lot parallel
to Magdalena and flows through a culvert under the private road on the east side of the
lot. An existing path in poor shape runs along Magdalena It is not known whether the
existing path is in the road right-of-way or on the parcel; it is not shown on the applicants
site plan maps. The owners have no plans to remove the trees close to Madgalena.
Courtenay Corrigan moved that the homeowner be asked to restore the roadside path
to IIB status at the end of construction and not to place mailboxes or other obstructions
in the pathway. Courtenay further moved that the Town assure that the pathway
easement along Magdalena is recorded for this property. Bob Stutz seconded. The
vote was unanimously in favor. 9
iv. 28080 Story Hill Lane (Lands of Tai) This property is incorrectly shown as 28030 Story
Hill on the Town parcel maps. The reason for review is a new residence. Bob Owe$ was
present representing the owner. The lot is near the end of Story Hill, a cul-de-sac serving
seven properties. The road is curving, and has steep roadsides with mature landscape
screening in many spots. Pathways exist on the opposite side of Story Hill on a few
properties close to Page Mill. There is no direct access to Arastradero Preserve from this
parcel; the lot is backed by Palo Alto homes. There are no off-road pathways exiting this
part of Story Hill. Courtenay Corrigan moved that the Town request a pathway in -lieu
fee from the owners of 28080 Story Hill Lane. Anna Brunzell seconded. The vote was
unanimously in favor.
v. 26395 Ravensbury Road Rands of Koon¢). The reason for pathway review is renovation
of the residence. Mr. Koong was present. The lot is at the comer of Ravensbury and La
Toyonits. La Toyonita is a private road, part of which is accessible to pedestrians only.
Some maps showing the Master Path Plan indicate the intent to put a pathway on
Toyonita and other maps do not. A pathway along Toyonita would allow pedestrians to
short cut a section of Ravenshury, which is narrow and heavily used by both vehicles and
pedestrians. Ann Duwe moved that the Town ask the owners of 26380 Ravensbury
Road for a pathways easement along the frontage of La Toyonita conferring public
access in this private road, and to request both an easement and a IIB pathway on the
frontage on Ravensbury. Anna Brunzell seconded. The vote was unanimously in
favor.
A 10440 Albertsworth Lane (lands of Trembois). The reason for pathway review is
construction of a new residence. The property is at the comer of Albertsworth and
Magdalena. Albertsworth is a cul-de-sac serving more than eight properties. Because it is
a wide street that can easily provide sufficient mom for pedestrians and horses, the PWC
decided a path not required here. This property is rather steep along the Magdalena
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Attachment 5
Environmental Design and Protection Committee
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DEC i 5 ?006
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Attachment 6
Nicole Horvitz
From:
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:05 PM
To: Nicole Horvitz
Subject: Re: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.- Trees that need to be restored
at Lot #1
Nicole
I will request as you suggested to have the 10-12 Italian Cypress Trees replaced that were cut
down
They were 30 feet tall and you can see them in the presentation that Richard Chui made at the
City Council Meeting where then Mayor Craig Jones indicated that it doesn't make sense to cut
down 30 feet hight trees to make a pathway that no one will use. He said to keep the trees
1 am not sure of the total count- there were 12 trees but I think 2 needed to be cut due to a
driveway entrance.
I want those trees restored and to be required as part of the final permit approval,
Let me know what I need to do to ensure that happens
Brian -told me he would ensure that that it was included, but since he is gone, I assume it now
in your hands.
I have pictures of the trees from a view from my front lawn.
I tried to register them with the city. Debbie Pedro, told me to have them dated and notarized,
which I did.
Regards
Craig Miller
Due I need to copy my attorney??
---- Original Message ----
From: "Nicole Horvitz" <nhorvitz@losaltoshills.ca.gov>
3/24/2009
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 1:26:49 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: RE: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Hello All,
I am the project planner for lot 1 along Vinedo, David Keyon (dkeyonna,losaltoshills.ca.gov
ext. 227) is the planner for the other two lots, and you may contact him for those.
The story poles were erected for lot 1, the new residence because it is going to be noticed
this Friday the 20th for the April 2nd Planning Commission meeting.
I am happy to answer any questions or show you the plans regarding the proposed residence
on lot 1, please give me a call or email to make sure I will be in the office during the time
you wish to come in.
I am in the process of writing the Staff report to the Commission and I ask that any
comments that you may have you submit them to me by Monday the 23rd because I will be
out of the office the 25 -27th, so I can included them in the report. You can email them or
drop them off at Town Hall.
Thank you all so much.
Nicole
Nicole Horvitz
Assistant Planner
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650.941.7222 -Phone
650.941.3160 -Fax
To all
Nicole Horvitz' he planning person from LAH assigned toiotjll of the project
3/24/2009
Page 1 of 6
Nicole Horvitz
From: Steven Wang
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 4:25 AM
To: Nicole Horvitz
Subject: Re: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr
To review the plans, do we need an appointment?
Another issue is that since the subdivision, the developer put in an offensive large surface purple water pipe
adjacent to my property. I have complained about it to a number of people but have not got any response. The
last I heard from John Chau is that the developer was going to do something about it. Thus whom should I
address this to?
-- Original Message
From: Nicole Horvitr
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 200912:54 PM
Subject: RE: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Steven, please see responses in red
Nicole
Hi Nicloe,
I live on Vinedo road adjacent to the lot. A couple of questions:
1. Do you have plans for the houses that the neighbors can review? The plans are available at Town Hall
2. Are you the person responsible for lot 3 as well. They are building a story pole on that lot as well. As I
mentioned previously, David Keyon is the planner for the remaining 2lots.
3. How long are the story pole structure up after the hearing? Story poles need to stay in place until the appeal
period is over, 22 days after the Planning Commission meeting.
4. What is the reason that landscaping screening plan is to be submitted after framing? Isn't it a bit late to help
plant the screening so that the trees can grow to provide maximum coverage. The screening plan is required
after the house is framed so the neighbors can see the actual house and have an input for the most efficient
screening.
Nicole Horvitz
Assistant Planner
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650.941.7222 -Phone
650.941.3160 -Fax
3/24/2009
Nicole Horvitz
From:
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:09 PM
To: Nicole Horvitz
Cc:
Subject: Re: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr
If you go to the real estate company
Campi.com
then land
then Los Altos Hills
You will see the layout of the homes and the styles
Patty Trayer sent an email - 4-5 months ago Wiling us
This will show the topo of the 3 lots and the driveways
there are no entrances/driveway off Elena
Nicole also has the plans at the city
Regards
-- Original Message
From: "Nicole Horvitz" <nhorvitz@losaltoshills.ca.gov>
Geri,
What plans are you talking about? The tentative map?
3/24/2009
Page 1 of 8
Nicole Horvitz
From: Monica Giacomini [
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 4:03 PM
To: ' ; Nicole Horvitz
Cc:
Subject: RE: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Thanks for everyone's input thus far.
I have a question for anyone. I thought entrance to all three houses was specifically requested to be and agreed
upon, to be from Elena. I am looking at Lot #1 and it appears by the pink low taped -off area in front of the house
and detached garage(?) that the driveway feeds onto Vinedo, or am I looking at that the wrong way?
The house is very close to the street and flat and wide which makes it look like a block or a wall. It is hard for me
imagine that there is an acre of land there to accodomatethat big of a structure....
Monica Giacomini
From: Steve Johnson[mailto:
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:02 AM
To:'John P. Trayer; 'Nicole Horvitz'
Subject: RE: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
One of my biggest concerns is that the mature Oaks as well as other fully grown tree's were removed which
offered screening that would have been adequate for even my house at the top of Vinedo at 25981. Why were
moratorium trees allowed to be removed? The story poles are very obvious even from my house. Is the mature
Oaks going to be replaced with "mature" Oaks that will be sufficient to screen homes that will be at the 27'
height limit?
Steve Johnson
From: John P.`Frayer [mailto: _✓
Sent: Thursday, NIrch 19, 2009 6:35 AM -
r"'
To: Nicole Horvitz
3/24/2009
Page I of 9
Nicole Horvitz
From: Geri Macomber [geri@macombers.00mj
Sent:. Thursday, March 19, 2009 4:11 PM
To: Nicole Horvitz; Steve Johnson; John P. Trayer
Cc: stevenwang@wmcastnet; BarretoPTA@aol.com; kabergh@yahoo.00m; Cameron@tum-n-
burn.com; gchanm@gmail.wm; kevin@redback.com; monica@giamminis.com; vince@ptsi.wm; d
gualtieri; kjmail@sbcglobal.net; Mandels2@aol.com; RKMcF@aol.com;
awrrale@stanfordalumni.org; Ilse wang; hswongx@sbcglobal.net; GThablt@aol.com;
rkess@sbcglobal.net karenl@sbcglobal.net florashirzad@yahw.wm; swtt@mammbers.wm;
Ptrayer@aol.com; cr5miller@comcast.net; David Keyon
Subject: Re: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Nicole- I have a question about the driveway(s) for Lot 1. It looks like there are two staked out now and the
plans were for one only.
Thanks -
Geri
From: Nicole Horvitz
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:50 AM
To: Steve Johnson ; John P. Traver
Subject: RE: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Steve,
What lot were the heritage oaks on? I am only reviewing Lot 1, the one closest to Vinedo
Lane; David Keyon is reviewing the other two. If the trees were on the other two lots,
please contact David. (dkeyon(20osaltoshi11s.ca.gov)
Nicole
Nicole Horvitz
Assistant Planner
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650.941.7222 -Phone
650.941.3160 -Fax
From: Steve Johnson[mailto:
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:02 AM
3/24/2009
Page 1 of 3
Nicole Horvitz
From: Isaac Agam [
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3:51 PM
Cc:
Subject: Re: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr
o Dear Patricia,
Both the town and myself are correct. There is no conflict between the two e-mails.
My e-mail below I explained the possible confusion regarding a circular drivewau, not the
two driveways, and that "The artist rendering shows a walkway in front of the
house of Lot -1 which might seems to some like a driveway, but it's not".
Nowhere did I say, as you suggested, that the driveway leading to the garages is a walkway.
Where do you see that?
There is no plan for circular driveway. However, as Nicole explained, there is a plan for two
driveways. One for the main level garage and one for the lower level garage.
Sincerely,
Isaac Agam
wrote:
Isaac, since there seems to be some confusion, please refer to Nicole's email to Geri,
below. In your plans that were submitted to the town, there are two driveways to lot
#1 One to the basement garage and one to the garage at grade. So who is correct the
town or you? Feel free to explain. Per the voted upon Subdivision plans, there were to
be 2 driveways total for all 3 homes. This is because you had to come onto Vinedo Lane
so you could subdivide the property Into 3. Otherwise if you had just divided it into two
you could have used your correct address and street Elena Road. Unfortunately the
town allowed this, against everyone of Vinedo Lane owners wishes. A second
driveway to Lot #1 in no ways the same as a walkway Isaac This would put the
number at 3. The traffic study was for 2 driveways. Again, 2 more than our road owners
wanted.
I thought I would cc: these emails to the Planning Commission and the Mayor so they
can understand the history and dynamics of this project.
Patty Trayer
Vinedo Lane Resident and Road Owner
3/24/2009
Page 2 of 3
From: Nicole Horvitz
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 4:20 PM
To: Geri Macomber ; Steve Johnson ; John P. Traver
Subject: RE: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Geri,
What plans are you talking about? The tentative map?
The plans submitted for the new residence have two driveways. One to the
basement garage and one to the garage at grade.
Nicole
Nicole Horvitz
Assistant Planner
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650.941.7222 -Phone
650.941.3160 -Fax
In a message dated 3/20/2009 4:54:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, writes:
Hello Isaac,
The pink tape outlining in the front of the house looks like a driveway entrance, not a
walkway, very confusing.
Also, why go through the trouble to put in the pathways there just to then put a driveway or
entrance through them?
Seems counterprodutive....
Thanks, Monica Giacomini
From: Isaac Agam fmailto•
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 2:51 PM
To: cr5miller(o)comcast.net
3/24/2009
Stotler; Geri Macomber; Steve Johnson; John P. Trayer; Eran Cohen; Eli Gavra - Pacbell
Subject: Re: Construction Plans for the 3 Lots on Vinedo Lane @ Elena Dr.
Hi Craig and the others,
Please note that there is no circular driveway on any of the lots.
The artist rendering shows a walkway in front of the house of Lot -1 which might
seems to some like a driveway, but it's not.
FYI.
Isaac Agam
wrote:
Nicole there was an artist drawing on the Campi Realty Web Site
a few months back with a layout showing the front of the home
and 2 entrance to the Lot #1 with a circular driveway
I thought the home curb appeal (colors scheme, etc) were
concept.
I assumed, now incorrectly) that the house location and
driveways were approved.
Regards
Craig Miller
3/24/2009
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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS Attachment 7
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
26379 Fremont Road • Los Altos Hills, California 94022 - (650) 941-7222 • FAX (650) 941-31(AN 2 9 2009
WORKSHEET #2 MOF LOS ALTOS HILLS
EXISTING �S6TM DEVELOPMENT AREA AND FLOOR
L • YOUR APPLICATTON -
PROPERTY
PROPERTY ADRR)V3o0 - - — 25631 Vinedo Lane, Los Altos Hills, Ca
(CALCULATED BY SCOTTSTOTLER
0
11670
(DATE
November26 2008
Existing
Proposed
Total
1.
DEVELOPMENT AREA
Existing (to be
Proposed
Total
(SQUARE FOOTAGE)
removed)
(Additiona/Deletiau)
A.
House and Garage (from Part 3. A.)
0
6271
6271
B.
Porch (Non -MFA)
0
0
0
C.
Driveway and Puking
174
e. Garage
0
454
(Measured 100' along centerline)
0
2950
2950
D.
Patios/Walkways/Terraces/Lightwells
0
1156
1156
E.
Cabana
0
0
0
F.
Pool and Decking
0
608
608
G.
Accessory Buildings (from Part B)
0
385
385
H.
Any other coverage (A/C Pads)
0
37
37
TOTALS
0
11407
11407
I L-975-+
S61ar
�
Maximum Development Area Allowed -MDA (from Worksheet #1)
Lj-
2.
TOTAL IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
Existing
Proposed
Total
(SQUARE FOOTAGE)
TOTALS
0
11670
11670
3. FLOOR AREA (SQUARE FOOTAGE)
Existing
Proposed
Total
A. House and Garage(Additions/Deletions)
a. IstFloor
0
3415
3415
b. 2nd Floor
0
2138
2138
c. Attic and Basement (Non -MFA)
0
3764
3764
d. Attic and Basement (WA)
0
174
174
e. Garage
0
454
454
f. Porch (MFA)
0
90
90
B. Accessory Buildings
a. IatFloor 0 385 385
b. 2nd Floor 0 0 0
c. Attic and Basement0 0 \ 0
TOTALS 0 6656 6656
Maximum Floor Area Allowed - MFA from Worksheet #1 6674
TOWN USE ONLY CHECKED BY DATE
Rev. 3/20/02 Page I of I Town of Los Altos Hills