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Home My WebLink About2005-08RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08 APPROVING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST DP 2005-03 RELATED TO FINAL ARCHITECTURAL, SITE PLAN~ AND LANDSCAPING DETAILS (APN: 207-061-019, 021 - CASTLE COMPANIES) WHEREAS, Castle Companies (OWNER/APPLICANT) have requested approval of a Final Development Plan (DP 2005-03) to allow the development of seven homes on a previously approved Major Subdivision (SD 8610). The Final Development Plan includes development details such as home architectural design, plotting of the homes, and landscaPe plans on a 2.29 +/- acre site; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located at 2430 and 2440 Camino Tassajara and is further identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 207-061-019, 021; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville P-l; Planned Unit Development District Ordinance require approval of a Final Development Plan prior to development of the site; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on March 22, 2005; and WHEREAS, this project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance was previously approved for the Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning and Major Subdivision portion of this project; 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 Final Development Plan request DP 2005-03 per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of this action: The proposed Development Plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town. The Development Plan will not adversely affect the orderly development of property within the Town. o The Development Plan will not adversely affect the preservation of property values and the protection of the tax base within the Town. The Development Plan will not adversely affect the policy and goals as set by the General Plan. The Development Plan will not create a nuisance and~or enforcement problem within the neighborhood or community. The Development Plan will not encourage marginal development within the neighborhood. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Conditions of approval with an asterisk (,,,,) in the left-hand colunm are standard project 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. A. GENERAL This approval is for a Final Development Plan (DP 2005-03) to allow the development of seven homes on a previously approved Major Subdivision (SD 8610). The site is located at 2330 and 2440 Camino Tassajara. Development shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings as follows, except as may be modified by conditions contained herein; ao Final Development Plan Site Plan labeled "Cross Bridge Drive by Castle Companies," as prepared by dk Associates, dated received by the Planning Division on March 15, 2005. bo Preliminary Landscape Plan labeled "Crossbridge Drive Danville," as prepared by Gates and Associates, dated received by the Planning Division on March 1, 2005. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08 Co Architectural floor plans, elevations, and details labeled "Tassajara Lane SFD, as prepared by William Hezmalhalch Architects Inc., dated received by the Planning Division on March 1, 2005. o Prior to the issuance of a building permit, whichever occurs first, the applicant shall reimburse the Town for notifying surrounding neighboring residents of the public hearing. The fee shall be $135.50 ( 157 notices X $0.75 per notice x 2 notices). o Except as may be superseded by this approval, development shall be consistent with all conditions of approval established under PUD 2002-01 and SD 8610 contained within Resolution No. 10-2003. B. LANDSCAPING On Lot 7, the applicant shall add two trees in the rear yard to provide screening from Camino Tassajara. On Lot 2, provide additional evergreen trees or shrubs along the east elevation of the detached garage to further break-up the wall. o Final landscape plans shall include landscaping to be installed along the project's Camino Tassajara frontage, subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board. The applicant shall install a 42" wrought iron rail fence around the oak tree on Lot 5, on top of the retaining wall to protect people from falling off the retaining wall. o All new fences within this project shall include 2"x 8" pressure treated kickboards and shall utilize pressure treated Douglas Fire fence posts. In addition, the bottom rail and top rail shall be constructed of 2"x 4" boards with l'x 1" nailers on each side of the fence boards, rather than using dadoed 2"x 4" top and bottom rails. C. ARCHITECTURE Home development and allowable and conditional uses within this project shall comply with the standards contained within the Town's R-7; Single Family Residential District Ordinance, except as otherwise approved under this approval. PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08 o o 10. 11. 12. Final architectural elevations and details shall be subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of building permits for the project. The final architectural plans shall to include railing specifications and details of the lighting proposed for the homes. The window designs shall be consistent throughout each home, subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board. For residence one (Lot 2), add the vertical wood siding below the roof pitch on all elevations except the front elevation. Install wood shelves with corbels below the windows on the first floor of the front elevation of Lots 2 and 6. Also provide a detail of the railing elements subject to final review and approval by the Design Review Board. External lighting details shall be submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of building permits. Add wrought iron covers to the gable vents on residence two (Lot 7). Provide a metal detailing above the french doors on the front elevation to reduce the fiat appearance of this elevation. Use casement windows on the French Country elevation rather than double hung, subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board. The optional covered patio on several of the plans shall not be optional, but included as part of the plan. Add rock masonry to the face of the French Country front elevation and the columns, subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board. For residence two (Lot 7), recess the tile arch element over the front entry approximately three inches to provide additional articulation, subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board. PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08 D. SECOND DWELLING UNITS The colors and materials of the second dwelling units shall match the existing primary residence. o Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of the second dwelling unit, the applicant shall submit written dOCumentation that all requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have been met to the satisfaction of these respective agencies. o 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: ao The second dwelling unit shall not be sold separately and may not be subdivided off from the principal residential unit. b. The second dwelling unit is restricted to the approved size. Co The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership or the property and lack of compliance shall result in proceedings to revoke the approval for the second dwelling unit. do The approval 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 of record of the property. PAGE 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08 APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on March 22, 2005, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: Combs, Condie, Graham, Morgan, Nichols, Storer, Osborn Moran (Recused) ~~~g..~.~ Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Chie~lanni~ng PAGE 6 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005-08