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February 13, 1992
HONORABLE CITY ~OUNCIL
Pa10 Alto, California
93Q farad; Sf Way -Parcel Map wHh E)(c_~.Qti_9J"~
Members of the Coune; 1 :
Dn January 29, 1992, the Planning Commission recorrmended approval of a tentative
parcel map to !ubdivide a 19,374· square·foot parcel into two 9,6S7-square-foot.
single-family lets. Tne application includes a request for exceptions to allow
10t widths of 50 feet wnere 60 feet would norma11y be required. A mere detailed
description of the project 15 inc1uded in the attached Planning Commission ~taff
report.
Plannin&.Corrmission Action
The Plan~ing Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the tentatj~e
parcel map and reques ted except i on 5, with ont: add it i Dna 1 (and it ; on of appron 1
and .aJI1ef'ldrnents to two staff-recome1"ded conditions.
Ihe Commission unanimously amended c~ndition lb to reQuire that the subdivider
construct such future right-of-WdY improvements as are determined to be the Cit}
standard for Barron Park, based on it; st.udy new being conducted by the Public
Works Departrrent. The subdi"jder wou1d be required to enter into iii. subdi"ision
irr.prolleme~t agree!TIent and to post i1 bond guaranteeing such improliE'ments. The
staff had recommended that tertain sp~cifled imvr~vements. which ~€re recently
required for another project in Barran Park, be required for this subdiviSion,
but testimony by several residents of Sarron Park indicated that there is no
consensus of opinion within Barron Park. as to what the standards for right-of-.... ay
improvements Should be. lherefore~ the (omission agr'e'Cd to defer to the results
~f the Public Works Department study.
The Commission revised conditio~ 8 to eliminate the re~uirement to preserve the
12-inch liqwidambar tree on the site. The CommiSSion felt that this particular
type of tree has invasive roots ~hjch frequently cause problems to surrounding
paved surfaces, and therefore deleted the r€quirement to preserlle it.
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The Commission added condition 13. by i unanimous vote. w~ich creates a maxImum
floor area ratio based en He lot area excluding th.e 50·fo~t by 21.87-fo~t
segments at the raar of each parcel. The condition was add~d to iSSUI e that the
aaximum floor area ratio would yield res1dence~ cons;ste~t in size wit~ ~thers
in the ir.nediite vicinity. Staff has consistently recC'~cnded against Ue
inclusior. of speciai site d~ve1opment restrictior1s in conditions for
sY~ivisions. When future o~ners of this property contact City staff regarding
what can be done on their property, they will ~Eceive the same handout material
and explanation as. any other citizen. In ot~er cases, the almer's an::hitect will
rel,)' on the Zoning Ordinance in preparing: plans, In eitner case, the o .... ners will
lihly halle pTans designed in reliance OT! basic zoning infcrmation and will appll
fer i permit, either IJ to find that thdr plans are oyerbuilt due to a ·special'"
restriction or 2.J. because the City's ability to tnck. unu:>ual conditions is
Quite limited, recei'lle permits and start constructior. onlY to find themselves in
a conflict with neighbors who remember the condition and then in conflict with
the City when staff is asked to enforce the condition. for thes~ reasons, staff
racolTITIends that the applit..atioll be approved without condition n3.
RecolTlTlendation
Phnnfng COlmlissio!'l recomends that the City Council approve the tentative parcel
map subject to the followi:-.g findings and revised conditions (revisions are in
italics). Staff recommends approval of the Conrnission's reco!llllendation wiU the
deletion of condition '13.
fINpINGS
1. There arE special circumstances or conditions affecting the property. i1'l
that the property is more than three times the minimum sfze required for
R-l lots. and the property is substantiall,)' Targer than most surrounding
parcels on the subject block;
2. The ex:::eptions for lot width are necessary for the presE'T'IIation' and
enjoyment of a substantia1 prope-rty right of the applicant, in that
requiring compliance W1t~ the standard 60-foot lot _idth would preclude
subdivisio~ of this site, which is more than three times larger than the
raQuired minimum and typical surrounding single-family lots;
3. The granting of ttle exception will not be detrimental to the public
welfare o!'" injurious to other propert)' in the territory in which the
property ;s situated, in that new developmer,,, on the parcels will comply
with standard R-l zone development regulations and be compatible with
other homes in the area;
4. The granting of the exceptions for 1c.t width ",i11 not violite the
requirements, goals. policies or spirit of the Zoning Ordinance, the
Subdivision O.dinance, the Comprehensive Plan or any other law, in that
each Tot will r~f1ect the general lot widths in the area and will proyide
substantially greGter lot depth and area tnan normall,)' required;
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S. The approval of the project will not result in any significant adverse
env'ronmental im9acts~ is documented in the attached Negative Declaration.
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Prior t~ the recorcing of the parcel mlp, t~e subdivider shall ente~ into
a subdivision improvement agreement 'With the City of Palo Alto that
addresses t~~e fcllowing issues:
I. The subdivider shan be responsible for ins.talling any requjr€d off
site upgrades to the satisfaction of the Utilities and Public ~o~ks
Departments. These improvements shall be guar"nteed by bond or
other form of guarantee acceptab;e to the tity Attorney.
b. The subdi vid~r s/':a 71 const rlJct such ri ght -of -;lay i mprovemef'lt $,
indudjng plving, 9ridfng, orainige improvements, pedestrf.n
wa ~kwaYt as are deve1op~ by the Department of PlJb~ ic Works and
adopted by tile City Counci 1 ;;; the standard required jmp"o~iements
flJr th~ Barr~n Parle ana. ConstrlJction of srIC.11 improvements Shill
be guaranteed by a bond or other farm of guarflntee acceptable t" the
City Attorney. If tile City has not adopted standards for right·of·
way improve1TK:nts in Barron Park: Itfthin 18 fR()nths ,'l.fter tile date of
the subdivision improvement agreement, the SlJb(/J'v1'der's obligations
under tMs section (b) sh,11 expire.
PriDr to completing construction drawings, the s'jbdivider shall submit a
detailed grading and drainage plan to the Public Works Department. The
final grading and drlinage phns shall be submi tted to the Publ it Works
Department befere f11 1ng for the parcel map, and must be lIppro· .... ed before
the parcel map is recorded.
3. The subdivider shall work with the Utl1ities Department to determine all
utility design and capacity requirements intluding, ",ater~ sewer~ gas,
electric, phone and cable facilities. All new construction shall have
underground electrical, telephone and cable service. The project shall be
limited to single ser~;ce laterals for each lot for sewer, 'Water and gas.
Each parcel shall ~ave a separate electric service. All utility plans
shall be approved by the Water, Gas, and lIastellolater DiviSion of the
Utilities Department before the parcel map is recorded.
4. The subdivider shall dedicate a lO-foot sectio~ of right-of-way in back of
Sidewalk and property line, free of underground improvements, for street
tree planting of one per SO-font frontage.
S. All work. done within the City right-of-way 'Will require i Street Wnrk
Permit. The s\Jbdivider shall apply for the permit from the Public Works
Engineering Division.
6. All street and pedestrian improvement plans shall be reviewed and approved
by t~e Public Works Department, prior to the issuanc! of building permits.
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7. Te re-duce dust lell'els during dem<:ll1tion and construction, it shall be
required that exposed earth $urhces be ~atered frequently, d;Jring the
late morn~ng and at the end of tne day, with frequency 0'1 :watering
increasing on windy days. Spillage resulting from hauling operaticns
aTong or across any public or privat! property shall be removed
il1l!lediateiy and paid for by the C{IMtractor. Dust nuisances orig~nat~ng
from the contraltor's ~peratfons, such as stockpiles cf deb~is, soil, sand
or other matErials that ca~ be blown by the wind shall be cD~cred. Any
spillage res~lting from hauling operations either inside or outside t~e
public right-of-~·ay snall be removed irm'lediately, at the expense of the
contractor. Reclaimed water shall be used for this purpuse, in accordance
with Public Works Oepartmtnt policies.
8. The following tree protection measures shall be implemented during
demolition and construction activities:
a. At minimum, the 24-inch oak and the IS-inch cedar sh.all be
preserved. All trees designated to be preserved shall be protected
with a six-foot-high chain link fence, mounted on two-inch dia~~ter
galvanized iron posts. and driven into the ground to a depth of at
least L feet at no mori:! than lO-foot spacing. The fer.ce shall
enclose the entire area under the drip1ine of existing trees. fn no
case shall any vehi(les or equi pment be pt!rmitted to be stored
witliin this enclosed' area. The fence shall be erected before
construction begins and rem.in in place until final of the building
permit.
b. No storage of lI'laterial s or topsoi 1 shall be permitted withi", the
tree enclosure area.
c. Above ground surface runoff arei sha1l not be directed into tfle tree
can~py area from adjacent areas.
9. The final landscape ~lan shall ~e required to be reviewed and approved by
the Architectural Revi~w Board. ~~ior to issuance of any building permits.
10. All construction acti~ities and installation of subdivision i~provements
shall be subject to compliance with tne provis10ns of tne City of Paio
Alto Noise Ordinance, Cnapter 9.10 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAHG).
11. Prior to the issuance of building permits~ the new reSidences shall be
subject to review by the Arc~itectural Review Soard, in compliance with
tf'le PAMC, Chapter 16 .• S, unless they are singly developed by different
owners.
12. The developer shall arrange a meeting .~th the appropriate tity
departments after ilipproval t;jf this map and prior to submittal of
improvement plans. These impro\lement plans must be cornp1eted and approved
by the City prior to submittal of parcel/final map application.
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13. The maximum floc.r Irea ratio 'or-eacil new pI.rce1 sha11 be based O!l i! lot,
area exc1udJ'rrg the SO-fa"e by 21.7-foot seg.",ents I!t the rear of each
parce1.
Respectfully submitted,
LQRRAINE WEISS
Plarlner
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KENNf.TH ,. SCHREIBER
Director of Planning and
Commur.ity En~ironment
Attachments:
Manager
1/24/92 Planning Commission staff report with all
attachments, inc1uding location map, Negati¥e
Declaration, Subdivider's Statement
Preliminary Map (Council Members only)
cc; Barron Park Association (John D. Joynt)
Bob Moss
~pp1icant$ (Jim Hoffman and Allar. tarsen)
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PALO ALTO PLANNING COMMISSION
Lorraine We~ss
January 24, 1992
REPORT IN SRIEF: 930 PARADISE WAY: Applic.tion for .ppro,.l of •
Erlvironmenta.l
Assessment
Z9ne Di str; c::t:
file Nos.:
pre,l iminary parcel map to divide Cf'!f:! parcel into two,
~lth exception for lot width to allow lot widths of 50
feet.
An initial study recommending i negative d~clarat;o~ is
attached.
R-l, S1ngle-fami1y Residence District
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APPLICATIO~ INFORMATION
App 1 i cant s: Ji~ Hoffman and Allen larsen
109 Coleri6ge Avenue
Pa10 Alto, CA ;4301
Type of Application: Parcel Map
Dates:
SIT, INFORMATION
OWners:
Application recei,ed 11·07·91;
Applica.tion complete 12-06-91j
Man.datory act i'On deadline: C;ty Council
must neld i public hearing within 30 days
of Plan~ing Commission action.
Jim Hoffman and Allen larsen
109 (cieridge Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 9430l
Assessor's Parcel Number: . 117-1B-093
Camprehens;w~ Plaf1 Designation: Sin9le·family Residential
his-ting land Use: Single·family home
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Surrounding land Use:
Existing Zon~ng:
Parc.l Size:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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single-fam'ily resio'€'nce
sing1e-family residence
single-family rEsidence
single-family residence
19,374 s~uare feet
The app1iunt i~ proposing to slJbdi'llide a 19,374 square-fact p<arcel into
two 3,687 square-foot, single-family lots. The site, located on the
eastern b10ck of Paradis.e Way, is presently developed with a 2800 square
fGot, one story single-famtly re~iden,e and an attached garage The
ap~lication includes a request for exception to 3110w lot widths of 50 feet
where 60 feet would Mrmal1y be required. The proposal includes demolition
of an existing single-family structure on the parc:ei, as it would' cross a
proposed' property line, and construction of two new sing1e-family homes.
Plans for development of Ule hie lots have not been slJi>mHted as part of
this application, though, the applicant ~~s indicated that it is his
intention to construct l single-family home on each lot in conformance with
the R-] regulations, yielding t~o 3.656 !quar~·foot residences.
ANALYSrS/ISSU€S
The parcel is 10cated in the Barron Park neighborhood which was developed
as a single-family residential area in the early 1950s. Most of the
s~rrounding homes are constructed on parcels that are smalier than that of
the applicants' parcel. The parcel once subdivided, would result in two
9,687 sq'Jare foot lots which are larger than til! minimum lot size
requirement of 6,000 square feet allowe~ by the Zoning Ordinance. Each
iot, thersfore, WOUld be of adequate size to support a single-family
dwell ;ng, and meet zoning setback and parkii'1g requir.ements.
Th1 51te, ii proposed to .e subdi'llided, would ..,ot s~9nifjcantly alter the
land use pattern or density of the existing residential neighborhood. The
proposed use is permitted under the c~rrent land use designation.
EXCEPTIONS fO' LOT WIDTH
The property to be subdivided is 100 feet wide afl.d ha:. a depth of 171.87
feet, though because the parcel is nt-shaped,· it is 200 ftet wide at the
rear of the parcel for a depth of 11.87 feet. Th. propo,ed '"Do;y;,;O"
wouid bisect the existing parcel creating the nEed for exceptions to allow
lot widths of SO feet, respectfully, where 60 feet would normall) be
required'. This exception is appropriate, as the properties inrnediate-ly
adjac~nt to the slJbjec:t parcel, are each SO feet 'Iri~de. In addit lOr., a
mixed lotting pattern exists along Paradise Way as properties range in
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width and depth, lII'ith widths varying from 43 feet to 136.50 feet. The
Zoning Ordinance permits a minimum lot de~th of lOa feet. He greater lot
depth would more than off~et the narrnwer lot width. The -~~ lots .rould
meet the min'imLOm si~e requirement of the zon;ng district a.,d would maintair;
its existing low-density character of t~e residential neighborhood,
cor.si~tent with (omprehensi~e Pla~ Housing Policy].
TREES
Several trees e_ist or. site, including a mature 24-inch oaK, an IS-inch
cedar, a 12-Snch liquid amber, a lO-inch walnut, three 8-inch walnuts, and
iii 6-inch apple. The oak tree, locit~d at the rear of the property, is on
thE perimeter of the parcel, should Mt be affected by future deyelopment
of the proposed lots, and shall not be removed. T~e fruit trees are
probably rt:mnarlts of Barron Park.'s past when the area was primarily
agricu1tllral. It is recorrmended that the neW' residenc€s be designed in a
manner to retain some of the fruit trees at the front of the prop~rty near
Paradis! \iay. in order to be in keeping .,ith the character tlf the
neighborhood and be a remirlder of ttle area's historj'. The applicant should
retain as many of the existing trees on site as posslble. Perhaps the
driveways could be created such that a pair of wa1nut trees on Parcel I and
the cedaT tree on Parcel 2 at the front of the lots remain.
Rec~endations for the retention and protectlon of existing trees during
demolition and construction are outlined in the attach~d Environmental
Impact Assessment (91-EIA-l5).
PU8LIC RIGHT·Of-WAY IMPROVEMENTS
Most stre~ts in the Barron ParK neighborhood remain rural in character and
typically lack public right-of-way improvements, such as curb~ gutter and
sidewa1k.; as i~ the case with Paradise WiY~ It is recolTiT1ended that this
project not be required to provide standard right-of-~ay improvements for
the following reasons:
l~ Public right-af-way impro~ementi are ur-klikelJ to occur through
future subdi~isions on the subject block; as a majority of the
lots fronting Paradise ~ay could ~at be further subdi~ided due
to insufficient lot area; and
2. Currently, a study is being undertak~n by the Public Works
Department to direct future requirements for right-of-way
improvements in the Barron Park neighborhood. Requiring street
improvements for the proposed project, prior to the creation of
street standards, could result in the removal of such
improvements for another standard at a later time.
Rather than recommending that this project be required to provide standard
right-of-way improvements, ~e are recommending~ in Condition 1.b .• that a
rurJl standard be used similar to what has been required in other Barron
Park single-family subdivisions.
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RECO~J.lENDAT I 01/
Staff recolMJends that the Planning (ommiH;on re:·cQr.t11end that the (ity
Council approve the ;preliminary map ... ith exceptions for lot \!tidth, subject
to the findings and conditions 11st~d below.
FH:OINGS
FINDINGS FOR LOT WIDTH EXCEPTlON
1. There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property,
in that the propert~ is more than three times the minimum size
required for R-l lots, and the property is sutlstantially larger than
most surrounding parcels on the subject bloCKj
2. The except ions for 10t width are rlec_essary for the preservat; on and'
enjoyment of i1 sllbstantial property right of the applTcant~ in that
requiring comp1;an~e witn the standard 50· feat lot width would
preclude subdivision of this site, which is more than three timei
1arger than the required minimum and typical surrounding single
famiiy ilJts;
3. The granting IJf the exception will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the
property is situated, in that new development on the parcels will
comply with standard R-1 zone development regu1ations a.nd be
tompatible with other homes in the area;
4. The grir.ti~~ of the exceptions for lot ~idth will not wiolate the
requirements, gClls~ pOlicies or spir~t of the Loning Ordi~l~ce? the
Subd'ivision Ordinance, the C.omprehensiv{! Plan or any other law, in
that each 10t will reflect the general lot widths in the irea and
will pro~ide substantially 9reater lot depth and ar~i than normally
require.:j~ and
5. The appro~al of the project will not result in any significant
adverse environmental impacts, as documented in the attached Negat~ve
Decl arat inn.
CONDITIONS
1. Prior to the recording of the parcel map, thE' subd~v;der shall enter
into a subdivision agreement ~ith the City of Palo Alto that
addresses the following issues;
a. The subdivider shall be responsible for insta11ing any required
off~site upgrades to the satisfaction of the Utilities and
Pub'ic \lorks Departr'M!nts. These improvemer.ts shan be
giJaranteed by bond or other fort'1, of guarantet acceptable to the
City Aitorney.
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Tn! subdi~;de~ shall install concrete swale and a pedestri~n
walk~ay a10n9 the Entire frontage of property aligning
improvements already in piae'! on Paradise Way. The lIIa1:':.ay
shall be composed of a compacted hyer IJf decoiilposed granite~
e.g., rock between the edge of the e~isting street pavement,
terminating at i redwood header board lJcated at the property
, ine. New ilSpha1t concrete pavirlg shall be installed in tht:!
area between these improvements and the existing paved street.
The existing street must be sawcut to provide a smooth conform
with the new paving. These improvements sna11 be guarantied by
bond or other form of g!Jarante'! acceptable to the ('ity
Attorney.
The subdivider, at his own cost and >expense, shoal 1 demolish all
e~istin~ structures which do nat comply with the s~te
development regulations of the R-l 2onir.g district. Building
permits shaH be required prior to issuance of demolition
permits. Remo~al of tne structures shall be done prior to the
start of construttioM ;nd shall be guaranteed by a bond or
other form of guarantee ~cceptable to the (ity Attorney.
2. Prior to completing construction drawings, the subdivider shall
submit a detailEd gradin; and drainage plan to the Public works
Department. The final grading and drainage plans snall be submitted
to the Public Works Department befor~ filing for the parcel map. and
must be appro~ed before the parcel map is recorded.
3. The subdivider shall work with t~le Util Hies Department to determirle
a11 utility design and capacity requirements including. water, sewer.
gas, elettric, phone and cable facilities. All new construction
shall have underground electrjc, telephone and cable service. The
p,..~ject shall be limited to single service laterals for eae" lot for
sewer~ water and gas. Each parcel shall have a separate electric
ser~ice. All utility plans shall be approved by the Water~ Gas~ and
Wastt'!water Division of the L!tiljties Departmel1t before t!1e parcel map
is recorded.
4. T~e subdivider shall dedicate ~ 10·foot s~ctiJn of right·of-way in
back of sidewalK and property line, free of underground improvements.
for street tree planting of one per 50-foot frontage.
S. All work. done within the City right-of-way will require iii. Street Work
permit. The subdivider shall apply for the permit from the Public
Works Engineering Division.
6. All street and pedestrian impro~ement plans shall be re~iewed and
approved by the Public Works Department, prior to the issuance of
building permits.
7. To reduce dust levels during demolition and construction, it shall be
required that exposed earth surface> be watered frequently, during
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tn~ iate morning and at t~e end of tn! day, with freQ~ency of
waterir.; ir,creasing on .... ·indy days. Stillage nsu"rting from hauling
operations along or a~ross any p~blic or private property shal I be
removed 'mmediately and paid for by t~e contract~r. Dust nuisances
originlting from the contractor's operitions, such as stockpiles cf
debris, soil, sand or other materials that can be blown by the wind
snall be covered. Any spillage resulting from hauling operations
eit~er inside or outside the public right-or-way shall be removed
iomledhtely. at the expense of the contractor. !O:ec1aimed water Shdll
be u~ed fOi this purpose, in accordance with Public Works Department
pol icies.
The fal1c~ing tree pro~ection measure:; shail be irr,plemented during
d€molit1on and c~nstruction activities:
a. At minimum. the 24·incn oak. th~ IB-1nc~ cedar, and 12-inch
1 iqlifd amber shan be preserved. All trees designated to. be
preserved shall be protected with a six-foot-~igh chain llnk
fence, mounted on t~o-inch diameter galvanized iron posts, and
driver. into the ground to a de~tn of at least 2 feet at no more
than lO-foot spacing. The fence shall enclose the entire area
under the dripline of existing trees. In no cas:! shall any
vehicles or equipment ~2" permitted to be stored withiil His
enclosed area. The fence shall be erected before construct~on
begins and remain in ~1ace untll final of the building oermit.
b. No storage of mattriaTs cr topsoil shall be permitted w1thin
the tree enclosure area.
c. Above ground surface runoff area shall not be directed into the
tree canopy area from adjacent areas_
The final liI:1dstape plan shall be required to be reviewed and
approved by the Archit!ctural Review Board, prior to issuance of any
building permits.
10. All construction activities and installation of subdivision
improvem'2nts shall be subject to compliance-... ·ith the provisions of
t~e City of Palo Alto ~oise Oroinance, Chapt"" 9.10 of the ralo Alto
Municipal Cod. (PAMel.
II. Prior tc the issuance of building permits. the new residences shan
be subject to re~iew by the Architectural Review Board. in compliance
wit~ the PAMC, Cnapter 16.48, un:~5s they are singly developed by
different owners.
12. The developer shall arrange a meeting with the appropriate (Tty
departments aftfr dpprcval of this map and ~rior to submittal of
impt"cvement plans-These improvemen"t plans must be completed and
approved by the City prior to submittal of parcel/final map
application.
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Attachments
Location Map
Negiti~e Dec'a~ation
Subdivider's Staterr~nt
Preliminary Map (Commission Members only)
Copies Se.,t To
Barron Park Neighborhood Association
Applicant
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Environ~ntal Documents· City of Falo Alto
ENVI?ONMENTAL ASSli~MENT
project o.:scr;ction/Tjth7' A request for aoorollal of a parc.~Lmap to ___ _
subdivide a. ~5quare-foot parcel into two 9.687-sQiJare-foot. single
famjly lots. The appljcatjJn i~cludes a request for exception to all~~ lot
widths of 50 feE!t where 60 feet would nonna1ly be required. Tr.e croposa1
includes demolition of an existing sing1e-family structure on the parcel.
Location/Address: ~93~Q~P£irw.~duj~s~.~W~.~y~ _____________ . __ ___
Spon sori ng Agen cy / ~.pp 1 i "n t : Jim Hof.Lfm",a"'ul-=' AeJ.ll ~ e.,'J...J,LJ!.L.rs.,e,,"'-________ ___
Address and Telepno,e of Applica,t: 109 (ol.ri99' Avenu., Palo Alto, rA
94301 41;-325-4562
Application for: $ubdivision -parcel map
,e.g., zoning change, subdivision of pro~erty, architectural review, use
permit)
Zoning at Project location; ~R':'-LI ___ _ Fee Receipt No.: 91-599
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Based upon revie'W of the prlJject files, the undersi9~ed member of the Phnning
Department has conc1uded:
Iii Neg.tlv. D«1aration: The project nas no significant en,ironmental
~act. No Environmental Impact Report is required. The reasons for a
Declaration are: included in the attached initial study. A record of
~ect action is available fer review at the Palo Alto Planning _
Dep~rtment, located on the 5th floor of City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue,
Palo Alto.
I] The project may have a significant environmental impJct. An
Environmental Impact Report wlll be prepared.
Planning Dp.partment Official: LhVV~JU~
Pl.nning Director: MAy rr~Sc L4 'I...,
The project has been approved.
The project has been d~nied.
Date:
Date:
Date:
File ~o.: 91-EJ~_
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I. Proj ect T it I e/ Add r e ss : _Q~_3~O,-;,;p~,,,ra~d~i-,s.£e_W,,,a,,y,-___________ _
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II. Project Description: ~uest fer approval of a parcel map to subdivide
i 19,374 square foot parcel into two 9,687-sguare-foQt. single-family
lots. The application includes iii request for exception to allow lot
widths of SO feet where 60 feet woyla nOrTl)al1v be required. The proposal
includes deroolition of a.n existing sing'e·fa~1j1y struc_tu't"! en the parcel.
III. Enyironmental Setting: The site is level and has sev~ra.l large trees on
the Darcel. The s1te is surrounded by single-family residentiil
deve' opment.
IV. Environmenta.l Impact Chedlist '£~plaT'1a,tion of il.ll ·yes· answers are in
SecticHi V)
!. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or changes
in g~ologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compac-
tion Qr o~ercovering of th! soil
c. Change in topography or ground
surface r~1ief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modi-
fication Qf any unique geologic or
Physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water erosic~
of so;'ls, either on or off the site?
f. [xposure of people or p.operty to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
1 andsl ides, mudsl ides, ground fail ure
or similar hazards?
g. Changes in Siltation, deposition. or
erosion which may modi f) the channel
of a river or the bed of a bay or
inlet?
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2. Ai.r. Will the propoS!l result in:
a. Substantial air emissions Dr de
terioration of ambifnt air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable-odors?
c. Alteratfon of air mo¥ement, mOistUre
temperature, or any cnange i" cli
mate, eitner locally or regional?
3. Wate-r. Will t~e proposal result in:
a. Changes irl absorption rates. drainagp.
patterns, or th~ rate and amount of
surface water runoff?
b. Alterations to tnt course or flow of
flood waters?
c. Discharge into surface wat!rs. or in
any al teraticn of surface water
qua' ity, including but not 1 imited to
temperature, di ssclved oxygen or
turbidity?
d. Alteration of the direct.ion or ril.t~
of flow of ground waters?
e. Exposure of peop'~ or property to
water related hazards such as flood
ing or tidal wa .... e?
f. Change in the quantity of ground
watfrs, either through direct
ildditi ons or withdrawal s, or through
intercEpticns of an aquifer by cuts
Ot excavations?
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in;
a. Cr.ange in the di .... ersity of species, or
number of any species of plants [in
cluding trefs, shrub$. grass, creps,
microflora and aquatic plants)?
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b. Reduction of the r.umbers of any
unique, rare vr endangered sp~cies
of p1ants?
c. lntroduction of new species of
plants into an areal or in ~ barrier
to the nnrmal repl ef'!isnment of
existing spe~ies?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
5. An'irrla1 life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Ch&nge in thE diversity of species,
Dr of any sp~cies of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles,
fish and shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or mlcrofauna}1
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique. rare or endangered species
of animals?
c. lntroduction of n~w species of
animals into an area, or resuit in
a barrier to the migration or mo~e
ment of animals?
d. Deterioration in existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
~. Noise. Wil' the proposal result in:
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a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
level s?
light and Slare. 'iill the proposal
produce new light glare?
Land Use. Will the proposa1 result in
I substantial alteration of the present
or planned land use of an area?
9. Energy/Natural Resources. Will the
proposal result in:
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1. Use of substant'al amounts of fuel
or N!!:!i9Y;
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources ~f energy, or
require the deve1cpment of new
sources or energy?
c. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?
d. Substantial dep1etion of any r -re
newab1e natural resource?
Ri sk of Upset. Does the proposal
involve a risk of an explosion ar the
release of hazardous s~bstances {in
cluding. but not limited to, Oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation} in
the event of an accident or upset?
11. PODulation(Housir~.
a. Will the pro~osal ilter the location,
distr1 but ion, dens.ity. or gro ... t" rate
of the human population ~f an area? __ x __
b. Wi), the propo,.! effect existing
hous ing, or create iI demand for
addition.l housing? _X-
12. Transportat i on/C; feu' at i OJ}. Wi l' th€
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
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vehicular mOl,'ement? __ x __
b. Efffcts on existing parking facili-
ties. or demand for new parking? -!-
c. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or mo~ement of people
.nd/or geods? __ x __
d~ ]ncrease in traffic ~azards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? ~
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13. Public Ser~ices. Will the proposal ~awe
an effect upon~ or r~sult in ~ ne~o for ne~
or altered governmental services in any of
the fol1owin3 areas:
a, Fire prote~tion?
b. P~iice prctection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or otner recreational
faen Hies?
e. M.intenance of public facilities,
inc' ud';ng r<lads?
f. Other gover%'l.mental services?
14. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a
need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to lne f~ilowi"g ulililiei:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Comm~nications systems?
c. Wat~r?
d. Sewer or sept i.: tank.?
e. Storm water d~ainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
15. Huma~ Health. Will the proposal result
in:
i. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazardsl
16. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result
In the obstruction of any scenic vista
or view open to the publiC, or will the
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proposal resu1t in the creation of an
aesthetica11~ offe~sive site open to
public view?
Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impac.t upon the quality or quarltity
of existing recreational oppcrtun-:ties?,
YES
lB. Cu1tural Resoyrces..
i. Will th~ proposal result 1n the
a1 terat ion of/or the destruct iorl
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b. Will the proposal result in ad
verse physical or aesthetic ~ffects
to a prehistoric or historic
building, structure; or object?
c. Does the proposal have the ~otentia'
to cause a physical change whfc~
would affect ul1;que (IJ~tuTal va1ues?
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area?
19. Mi_ndatorv Finding$ of S;gnifiCil~ce.
i. Does the project nave the potential to
degrade thE quality of tMe environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife spec1es, cause d fi:sh
or wi1dlife popuiation to drop below
self-sustaining levels, tnreaten to
e1;min.ate i plant or animal co;rrnur.ity~
reduce the number or restrict t~e
range af a rire or endangered phnt or
animal or e1iminate important ~xamples
of the major periods of California
~istory or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the dis
ad"olantage of lcng:-term~ environmental
goals? (A short-term impact on the
environ~ent is one .hich occurs in i
relatively brief, definitive period
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of time .nne long-term impacts will
endu:--f well into the future.)
c. Does the project have impacts whic~
.re individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (A pro
ject may impact or. two or more
sepaiat~ reSQurc!s where the impact
on each resource is relatively
sm.l1, but where the eff.ct of the
tot.l of those imp.ct. on the
environment is si9nifica~t.)
d. Does the project hive environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings~
either directly or indirectly?
YES
V. Exp1anation of ·yes· answers in environmental checklist.
See attached.
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11 (al Population/fl,ousir.g,o_ Th.e proje-:t ,,111 ldd 'lne dwellin9 to i sH~ which has
an existing single faMily residence. This will have a negligible impact on area
popuht;C'n.
12 (b) TransDortatiordC;'!"'cula.t1Q.!l.... The project will generate M:-ed for additional
parking. ~hen development ~f the lnts occur. twa pirking spac~s for each of the
dwellings snall be reQuired on sit!.
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Section 21.12.050 of tile Palo Alto rt.m.icipal Code requires u.at a
"Subdivider!s S:.atement" shall apr-ear upon, or accompany. tenta"'ive ar
p;eli.i'n.i..'laTY Darr.:el maps. and shall contain the fallowing infonnation:
Address of Subject Property: '1'30 ?PtIUlD'5C W ..... l
(If iiny of"the items bela..., are not applicable. 50 state.J
(3) Existing use(s)~ S,t.....JE.LE
(c) Improvements ""d public utilihes proposed and expected date of
(d) Pro'lrisions for sewerage and sew-age dispos;.]: C .. H~ Sew 5!L ,
(eJ Publ;c areas pTo;>osed: Iv. ,,_
(f) Tree plar.tmg proposed, including. indication of trees to be TEmJved
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(4) The granting of the exception will not violate the requirements,
goals, policies or spirit of the law. (Explain)
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j.. Request:ed variances fran any of the requirements of t.'M.e Z.oning Ordi.Tta.n.ce.
(Vari3!:~es for· side yards and setbacks for existing buildings may 't-..e
requested in CGTlj'tmction with subdivisions to be revie"tol'ed by th.e
Plan.'"1ing Camtiss ion and City Council.)
Variances re~uested: ______ \J~\~O~~~E~ ____________________________ ___
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Reasons and Justific.tion: ______________________________________ _
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