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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-28RESOLUTION NO. 2002-28 APPROVING LAND USE PERMIT REQUEST LUP 2002-09 ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 579+/-QUARE FOOT DETACHED SECOND DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 3151 STONE VALLEY ROAD (APN: 197-360-027- WHITE) WHEREAS, Troy and Sharon White hav6 requested approval of a Land Use Permit (LUP 2002- 09) to allow the construction of a 579 +/- square foot detached second dwelling on a .72 +/- acre site; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located at 3151 Stone Valley Road, and is further identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 197-360-027; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville R-20; Single Family Residential District Ordinance and Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance require approval of a Land Use Permit prior to the establishment of a second dwelling unit; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on September 10, 2002; and WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission approve the request; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville approves Land Use Permit request LUP 2002-09 per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of this action: The proposed land use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town because the Town of Danville encourages second dwelling units to provide affordable housing within the Town. The land use will not adversely affect the orderly development of property within the Town because the proposed land use is consistent with the land use requirements for this parcel. 3. The land use will not adversely affect the preservation of property values and the protection of the tax base within the Town. The land use will not adversely affect the policy and goals as set by the General Plan because the proposed land use is encouraged in the housing element of the General Plan. The land use will not create a nuisance and/or enforcement problem within the neighborhood or community because the proposed residential use is consistent with the existing residential character of the neighborhood. The land use will not encourage marginal development within the neighborhood because the development will be of high quality and compatible with the character of the neighborhood. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project. Each item is subject to review and approval by the Planning Division unless otherwise specified. This approval is for the construction of a 579 +/- square foot second dwelling unit. Except as amended by the conditions contain herein, development shall be substantially as shown on the project drawing labeled "White Residence Remodel," consisting of 12 sheets, dated received by the Planning Division on July 30, 2002. The driveway shall be designed as approved by and to the satisfaction of the Town of Danville's Transportation Division, with a curb cut no greater than 24'and as shown on sheet A-1.0, dated received by the Planning Division on August 22, 2002. The applicant shall add landscaping, including evergreen trees, to the north and east elevations of the proposed second dwelling unit. A preliminary landscape plan for the north and east sides of the second dwelling unit shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. The proposed landscaping should blend with the existing landscaping of the rear yard of the primary residence. The applicant shall pay or be subject to any and all applicable Town and other related fees. These fees shall be based on the current fee schedule in effect at the time the relevant permits are secured, and shall be paid prior to issuance of said permit. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002-28 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall: Reimburse the Town for notifying surrounding neighboring residents of the September 10, 2002 public hearing. The fee shall be $142.50 (2 x 95 notices X $0.75 per notice). Submit written documentation that all requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) have been met to the satisfaction of these respective agencies. c. Provide a FEMA elevation certificate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The property owner shall occupy either the principal or the secondary residential unit. If neither unit is owner-occupied, then the use of the property shall revert to a single family occupancy. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit one or both of the units remaining vacant. Before obtaining a Building Permit for a second dwelling unit, the property owner shall file with the County Recorder a declaration or an agreement of restrictions, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to its form and content, and stating that: a. The second dwelling unit shall not be sold separately and may not be subdivided. The second dwelling unit is restricted to the size approved by the Land Use Permit allowing the unit. The maximum square footage allowed for this unit is 1,000 square feet. The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership or the property and lack of compliance shall result in proceedings to revoke the Land Use Permit. The Land Use Permit allowing the second dwelling unit shall be in effect only so long as either the primary residence, or the second dwelling unit is occupied by the owner or record of the property. Construction activity shall be restricted to the period between the weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mondays through Fridays), unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Engineer for general construction activity and the Chief Building Official for building construction activity. Domestic water supply shall be from an existing public water system. Water supply service shall be from the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) water system in accordance with the requirements of EBMUD. PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002-28 10. 11. All wastewater shall be disposed into an existing sewer system. Sewer disposal service shall be from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) sewer system in accordance with the requirements of CCCSD. The second dwelling unit shall be constructed in conformance with the Building Division requirements. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on September 10, 2002 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Combs, Condie, Legg, Moran, Storer, Graham Jameson, Osborn ~) . Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney ~ Chief ~ PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2002-28