Item 3 - Exhibit 02 - Required Findings and Considerations
PLANNING COMMISSION – January 23, 2019
REQUIRED FINDINGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
115 Los Patios
Architecture and Site Application S-18-054
Requesting approval to for construction of an addition to a single-family residence to
exceed the floor area ratio (FAR) standards on property zoned PD. APN 407-24-014.
PROPERTY OWNER: Boehnlein Glenn S & Susan P Trustee.
APPLICANT: De Mattei Construction
FINDINGS
Required findings for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
Required Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
■ The project is in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single-family
homes not in hillside residential areas.
Required findings for exceeding the maximum Floor Area Ratio:
■ As required by Section 29.40.075(c) of the Town Code, the deciding body may allow a FAR in
excess of the FAR derived by the formulas in subsections (b)(1), (2), and (3) above if it makes
the following findings:
(1) The design theme, sense of scale, exterior materials and details of the proposed project
are consistent with the provisions of:
a. Any applicable landmark and historic preservation overlay zone; and
b. Any applicable specific plan; and
c. The adopted residential development standards; and
(2) The lot coverage, setbacks, and FAR of the proposed project is compatible with the
development on surrounding lots.
EXHIBIT 2
CONSIDERATIONS
Considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
■ As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
Architecture and Site application were all made in reviewing this project.
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