Attachment 5 Req FindingsTOWN COUNCIL —April 21, 2015
REQUIRED FINDINGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
240 El Caion Way
Architecture and Site Application S -14 -036
Requesting approval to demolish an existing single- family residence and to construct a new
single - family residence on property zoned R -1:8. APN 424 -24 -042.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Dmitry Lebedenko
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303: New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Required finding for the demolition of a single - family residence:
■ As required by Section 29.10.09030(e) of the Town Code for the demolition of a single -
family residence:
1. The Town's housing stock will be maintained as the single - family residence will be
replaced.
2. The existing structures have no architectural or historical significance, and are in poor
condition.
3. The property owner does not desire to maintain the structures as they exist; and
4. The economic utility of the structures was not considered.
Required finding for exceeding the maximum Floor Area Ratio:
■ As required by Section 29.40.075 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 are not compatible with the
development on surrounding lots.
ATTACMENT 5
Required Compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines:
■ The project is not in compliance with the Residential Design Guidelines for single - family
homes not in hillside residential areas.
CONSIDERATIONS
Required 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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