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Staff Comments for PUD-32 Sarich - November Z0, 2003 Lot Layout The location of the new Hillside Residential lots does not comply with that identified in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan (VACSP ). See page 25 of that document and the Land Use map which notes/shows the additional lot to be located on the flat bench area where the existing garage structure is located. It was anticipated that a new garage to serve the existing residence would be built on the other side of the new access driveway closer to the existing residence. Grading The proposed flat pad grading of the top knoll area is not consistent with the intent nor requirements of the VACSP. "Grading for buildings, driveways, outdoor-use areas, etc. should be compatible with existing topography and minimized to preserve the natural site topography." The Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan states "The purpose of this designation (Hillside Residential) is to allow the clustering of homes in well-defined areas of the hills in order to preserve significant natural features such as ridgelines, hilltops, oak woodland, creeks, and steep slopes." Furthermore, the design guidelines in the VACSP specify that homes on sloping terrain should conform with slope topography. Therefore, rather than create a flat pad at the top of this site by grading the knoll, the house should be constructed in the previously-graded flat area where the existing garage is located which is the reason the additional home site was approved for this location. Architectural Design of Proposed Custom Home The design guidelines for Hillside Residential district homes state that the home should be a traditional style and have a form adjusted to the natural character of the site. Additionally, the design of the home was to blend the buildings into its natural surroundings. The proposed house design does not conform with the natural setting, rather the terrain is proposed to be changed to conform with the design of the structure. Staff recommends that the form and design of the structure be changed to conform with its setting in conformance with the VACSP. The VACSP recommends that medium to dark earthtone colors be used. No colorboard has been submitted. Please submit samples of the colors and materials which conform to the requirements of the VACSP. The height of the proposed structure would exceed the maximum allowable 30 ft. height limit (measured from the highest to lowest portion of the home) by 6 ft. Additionally, the height of the proposed guest house would exceed the maximum allowable 25 ft. height limit by 6 ft. The proposed redesign of the structure should adhere to the maximum height limits in the VACSP. Page 1 of 3