1989-194-Approve Plans For Construction Of A Single-Family Residence In The Hr-2-1/2 ZoneRESOLUTION NO: 1989 - 194
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE
PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE - FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN THE HR -2 -1/2 ZONE
(17810 FOSTER ROAD - POLITI /YOUNG)
WHEREAS:
A. Alan Young has appealed a decision of the Planning
Commission as follows: approval of plans for the construction of
a single - family residence in the HR -2 -1/2 zone on property located
at 17810 Foster Road and owned by Dennis Politi (Architecture and
Site Application S- 90 -44); and
B. A public hearing was held by the Town Council on October
2, 1989.
BE IT RESOLVED:
A. The Town Council hereby finds that no evidence or
testimony was presented that the Planning Commission decision was
in error.
B. The Town Council hereby further finds that the problem
with the roadway is a County problem that should not be resolved
at the expense of this applicant.
C. Based on the foregoing, the Town Council hereby denies the
appeal and approves Architecture and Site Application 5 -90 -44
subject to the following conditions:
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR:
1. The proposed exterior colors are 16972 Constitution for
the siding, 12283 Jamestown for the base, and 20082 Snowbound
for the trim. Any modification for these colors requires the
approval of the Planning Department.
2. A tree removal permit must be obtained prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TOWN ENGINEER:
3. Final grading, drainage, masonry retaining wall,
driveway, utility, interim and final erosion control plans
shall be provided.
4. No grading or earth disturbing activities shall be
initiated between October 1 and April 15. For grading
operations commenced prior to October 1, all grading or earth
disturbing activities shall cease October 15, and will not be
allowed to restart until April 15, These limitations apply
to the following: driveways, building pads, foundation
trenches and drilled piers, retaining walls, swimming pools,
tennis courts, outbuildings, and utility trenches. If final
landscaping is not complete by September 1, interim erosion
control measures shown on the approved interim erosion control
plan will be required to be instituted by October 1 and
maintained throughout the October 1 to April 15 period.
5. A Grading Permit will be required for the construction
of grading, drainage, erosion control, free - standing retaining
wall and driveway.
6. A soils and geologic report shall be prepared which
provides specific criteria and standards governing site
grading, drainage, retaining wall design, and erosion control.
A registered civil engineer, specializing in soil mechanics,
should be included in the group that prepares this report.
7. All grading operations shall be continuously inspected
by the soil engineer or his qualified representative and these
inspections should be coordinated with regular Town
inspections. The soils engineer shall submit a final grading
report prior to occupancy.
8. Any work in the public right -of -way will require an
Encroachment Permit.
A well information questionnaire (available through the
Town Engineer) shall be completed.
10. All documents, contracts, bonds, insurance, as
applicable, shall be provided prior to recordation of any
final map or issuance of any permits.
11. A 1603 Permit shall be obtained from the Department of
Fish & Game for proposed improvements in or near riparian
areas within their jurisdiction.
12. Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set by a
licensed surveyor or a registered civil engineer for the
following items:
a. Pad location
b. Finish floor elevation
C. Foundation corner location
d. Retaining wall, top -of -wall elevation, and location
e. Tow and top of cut and fill slopes
13. An agreement shall be entered into guaranteeing
connection to public sewer and water if they become available.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, FORESTRY &
MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
14. Prior to any construction or building permits being
issued, the applicant shall meet with the Director of Parks,
Forestry and Maintenance Services concerning the need for
protective fencing around the existing trees. A plan for such
protective fencing demonstrating type and location shall be
submitted to the Planning Director after being approved by the
Director of Parks, Forestry and Maintenance Services. Such
fencing is to be installed prior to, and maintained during,
construction.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL:
14. The single- family dwelling shall be designed to include
the following features:
a. Wheelchair reachable light switches, thermostat
controls and electrical outlets.
b. Door handles rather than knobs.
C. Wooden backing in bathroom walls to allow structural
strength for addition of grab bars by the occupants.
d. Faucets and shower controls operable with one hand
requiring a minimal amount of grasping with exception of
those used o vanity faucets.
e. All doors at least 32 inches wide.
f. Two outside door thresholds no higher than 1/2 inch
above landings. Landings to be at least five feet by
five feet.
Pursuant to Los Gatos Town Code Section 1 -15, the time for
seeking judicial review for the Town Council decision is governed
by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council
of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 16th day of
October, 1989 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NAYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
ATTEST:
Eric D. Carlson
Thomas J. Ferrito
Robert L. Hamilton
Mayor Joanne Benjamin
0610
Brent N. Ventura
NONE
SIGNED_
MAYO OF THE TOWN--bF LOS GATOS
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS' GATOS
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