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HO~ORABLE CITY COUNCIL
Palo Alto, California
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4001 Page Mill Road -Site and Design App' ;cation and Variar;ce
Members ~f the Council:
Report i:1 Brief
This report forwards to council the staff and Planninq Commission
~ecommendation tQ approve a site and design and variance
application to construct a 4,799-square-foot~ t~o-story single
family residence, ~ith a two-car garage and a carport at 4001
Page Hill RoaQ. The frontage of the property along Page Mill
Road is d.siqnated as a scenic roadway in the comprehen&ive Plan.
Further, Ordinance No~ 2~87 requires a scenic corridor setback of
200 feet from the front prope~ty line along the Paqe Mill Road
frontage. A va.riance is reql.lired because portions of the.
resi~ence and garage as well as the entire retaining wall would
be located within the scenic corridor setback (see the attached
setback map). Description and analysis of the project are
contained in the attached April 23. 199) staff report to the
Planning Commission.
funning Commission AcJ-ion
The Planning Commission, at its ~eeting of April 28, 1993, voted
~-1 (Carrasco, no) to recommend City Council adoption of the
n~gatlve declaration and approval of the requested site and
desiqn application and variancei and modification of Condition 10
to requir~ that ~~e landscape plan include only native pla~ts.
Minutes of this meeting are included in your CouDcil packet.
findings and Conditions
The findings aDO conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission are shown below, ~ith Planning commission additions
appearinq in italic.
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Site and Oesign-.AP-Pli_,;:~tion Findinq.;2
1. That the project, as conditioned, ~ill net have any
signi~icant environmental imp~cts~ i~ that the project
is designed to minimize grading, visu~l impacts, and
disruption of site soils and to retain existing trees;
2. Tl1'3 project designr oS conditioned, will be orderly,
h&rlIIonious, and compatible '.ith existing Ot' potential
uses of adjoining prop~rty, in that the proposed use
and improveme"lts will :be similar t.o o't-.her uses in the
area, and measures have been incorporated into the
project to scrr;cn the i;nprovements from adjacent uses;
3. The project, as conditioned, ~ill ~3intain desirability
of investment in the same or adjacent areas, in that
the required on-site improvements and landscaping, and
construction st~ndards g~verned by the current Uniform
Building Code (Uee) or other current codes ~il1 assure
a high quality of development;
4. The proposed design, as conditioned, obs~rves sound
principles of environmental design aMd ecological
balance, in that the selected location and
concentration of the new structure and improvements
limit Qisruption of the site and measures incorporated
into the project design will help to ~inimize physic~l
impacts of development; a~d
5. The proposed use. as conditiQned l will be in accord
with the Palo Alto Comurehensive Plan, in that the
proposed residential use and related improvements
confor.m to the intent of the Open Space designation to
all'Ow limited residential development on larger sites
to minimize physical impacts c,f development.
~arjance Findings
1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the property involved that do
not apply generally to property in the same district in
that the ~ajority of the buildable area on the property
is within the 200-foot setback. The remaining portion
of the property is coyered by mat~re oak trees on steep
terrain;
2. The gra!"Jtinq of the application is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substanti~l property
right of the applicant, and to prevent UMrea$onable
property loss or unnecessary hardship in that
compliance with the 20D-foot setback ~ould require that
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the majority of the buildir-g site tie locdted in a grove
of matur~ oal<: trees .. hich w'Juld require significant
tree removals and ~ould expose the building to a
greater tire haz~rd. A building pad in this area would
require a much larger amount of cut and fill to obtain
a level building pad, thereby increasing the danger ot
soil erosion; and
3. The qranting of the applic.ation 'Will !'lot be detrimental
or injnrious to property or improvements in the
vicinity in that the proposed building siting~ grading
and landscaping, as conditioned I 'Will substantially
~edu~e the visual impacts. Due to topography and
existing mature oak trees which cover a majority of the
site, the area of the sjte 'Where the improvements are
propcsed is not highly visible from the existing
residences to the north or east. BY placing the
buildinq pa'::'"tially belo,-, grade, the building profile
was lowered to minimize the visual impacts from Page
Hill Road and the nearby residences to the '-'est.
Generally, only the driveway. lower portions of the
retaining wall and portions of the slate roof and
vertical wood siding on the residence and garag-e would
be visible from Page Mill Road and the nearby
residences.
Conditions
L '!'he new residence shall meet all pertinent requirements
of Title 24, state Energy Code.
2. A detailed grading and drainage plan shall be submitt~d
to the Department of Public Works for review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
Excavated fill shall be placed in such a manner as to
~e$emble natural contours. All roof drains shall
o~tfal1 to paved surfaces or drainrock, or other
protect~d a~eas, approved by the Department of public
Wo~ks. Cons~ruction details for the percolation
trenches shall ce submitted with the detailed drainage
plan.
3. All topsoil from areas to be graded shall be removed
and $tockpiled f~r re-Use after grading is completed.
4. Graded slopes shall be stabilized by re5eeding with a
rye grass/wildflower mix and use of staked jute mesh
(flame proof ~OO percent biodegradable).
5. All qrading and development on the site shall conform
witt, the r:ecam.mendations contained in the soils report
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prepared by Bay Area Geotechnical Group dated December
~l, 1989. The project soils engineers will be required
to certify that the grading was done in accordance with
their recommendations, prior to finalization of the
building permit.
6. No gra<jin<; shall be permitted during the rainy season
(October 15 -April 15) .... ·ithout approval of the Public
works Dep~rtment.
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AT, autematic fire sprir~ler system will be required fo~
the residence. separate permit and plans must be
reviewed by the Fire Department~
The ne~ structures shall conform ~ith all of the
requirements of Appendix E as amended/ of the current
ur.iform Fire Code for structures in the hazardous ~ire
area~ A Class ~Aft or equivalent fire retardant roof
will be required.
site grading and construction activities shall comply
with the recommendations contained in the ~rojectls
arborist report by S.P~ McClenahan, Inc., dated March
12, 1990. Pi~r and grade beam fOUndation construction
shall be used to ainimize root injury to those trees in
close proximity to construction activity~ In addition,
a licensed arborist shall be present during grading
activity occurring yithin the drip line of the trees
located near the new residence, to assure proper
protection and pruning of the tree roots. A letter
confirming compliance with this condition shall be
required trom said arborist prior to final inspection
of the new structure.
10. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant
shall submit a detailed landscape plan and irrigation
plan to the Planning Division for review and approval.
All plants shall be native species. The. revised plan
shall include the common and botanical names of all
species used, number, size, type, location and spacing
of all plant materials~ The plan shall also include
specifications for maintenance of the existing oak
trees during construction and recommendations for soil
mixes or other measures needed to ass·.."re adequate and
continued coverage of denuded slopes. The approved
landscape plan shall be installed prior to October 15
of the construction year. Minor modifj~3tions to the
plan may be made during installation, subject to the
Planning Divisionis approval.
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11. The driveway shall be constructed of an all weather
impervious ro,z;,d surface material to the satisfaction of
the Fira Department. The material shall also be a non
re-flElctive color, to the satisfaction of the Planning
Department.
12. Exterior lightinq shall be high efficiency, low
illumination tixtur~s, designed and located 60 ~s LO
minimize visibility from off-site.
13. The applicant shall submit an electric load sheet for
revi~ .... and approval by the Utilities Engineering
Division.
14. The applicant shall clear the vegetation around. the
bases of the pine trees along Paqe Mill Road to
maximize the stopping sight distance from the proposed
drive~ay to the satisfaction of the Transportation
Division.
RecQmmendation
Staff and Planning C~mmission recommend that the city Council,
based. on the findings and conditions above, adopt the attached
negative declaration and approve the requested site and design
application and variance~
ROBERT SCHUBERT
Planner
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City Manager
Attachments:
~/df Jd::U4 KE'~ETH R. SCHREIBER ~
Director of Planning and
Com..." .. mi ty EnvironnlEnt
~/23/93 Planning Commission staff report wjattachments;
ErA
Location Map
Setback Map
Ordinance No. 2687
Energy Dissipator Detail
Applicant I s Letter Regarding Variance Request
Letter from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
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Applicant·s Letter Rega:::"dinq Si te and Desiq~
including Photo Analysis and Arborist1s
Members only J
Soi~s Report (Council Members only}
Project Plan!' (council Members only)
CC: Planninq Commission
Applicatior.
Report (Coune i 1
Tany C. Tam and Cathy Cartmell, 3153 Loma Verde Place,
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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DATE: Apr]l 23, 1993
TO:
PREPARED BY:
PALO ALTO PLANNING COMHI SS I ON
Robert Schubert
REPORT IN !R1EF: 4001 Page Mill 'load: Site and design appliCi!tion to
const~oct i 4,799 single-family residence and variance to allow a 54-foot
(minimum) setback along Page Mill Road w~ere a ZOO-foot ~cenic corridor setbacK is required .
.Environmental Assessrnen~: An 1r.1tial StiJdV reccmmendii19 aduptiOf1 of a negative declaration is attached.
Zone District:
Fn"'Nos.: OS, Open Space/Controlled Development
93-0-1, 93-1-4, and 9l-EIA-I_
APPLICATION INfORMATION
Applicant:
Typ~ of Application:
Dates:
SITE INFORMATION
Owners:
Assessor's Parcel Number:
Comprehensive Plan Designation:
EXisting land Use;
Surrounding land Use:
P:IJ'C'SR4001
Tony C. Tam
3163 lo~a Verde Plac~
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(415) 424-0363
Site and design application a~d variance
Application received lL2jl1;
Application complete 4/12193;
Mandatory action d~adl1ne Hl/12(93
Tony Tam arid Cathy Cartmell
3163 lama Vercte Place
Palo Alto, CA. 94303
(415) 424-0363
35105-010
Open Space ... Controlled Development
Undeweloped Single-family lot
North; Sin.gle Family Res denti~l
fast: Singh Family ~es c'eont i;,l South; Single Family Res aential W€st: Single Fami T)' Res dential
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Existing Zoning: OS, O~~n Space District
Pilrcel Size: g. 1 acre s
PROJECT INrC~~TION
Site Descriptio'l:
This unde .... e1oped site is an irregularly-shaped ~arcel located on CI
nJrtheast-facing flank af a rounded knoll. The site ~as 435 feet of
frontage along Page Mill Road and is approximately 1,IS7 feet in depth.
The site has an iyerage slope of approximately 25 percent. Dense shr'Jbs
and trees associated ~;th chaparra1 and oak woodland .... egEtation are
established on the east€rn and nnrthern dOwnsTope pcrtions of tne site.
r=-our large pine trees are established along Page Mill Road. Adobe Creek
runs along the east€rn border of the site.
Thi! proposed develcpm€nt is located on the IIIES.t side of the site (tn the
upper flank~ of a knoll. adjacent to a gro~e of mature oak trees. The area
proposed for deveTopr.lent is covered with seasonal grasses.
Proiect Descript.ion:
Tn~ proj2ct is a two-story singl~ famlry re~idence witn 3 two-car garagE
and i carport (one car). The total fl oar area would be ~,799 square feet
which inc1udes 2~093 square feet on the first floor, 1.740 square feet en
the second floor and 966 square feet in the ca.rport itnd gara.ge. The
maximum height of the residence wouid be 25 feet.
Access would be provided from a new 270-foot long gra .... el dri veway connected
to Page Mill Road. The is-foot lIIice driveway wDuld widen t'J 45 feet <It
Page Mi 11 Road.
A retaining wall ~aryin9 in height frcm 1 to 10 feet WOuld be iocijted
adjacent to the driveway. The retaining wall ~ould also serve as an
encl csure t\! screen a proposed propane tank whid1 would be located adj::lce"-It
to the dflveway near the garage.
Vari anc! Re[yest:
The frontage of the property along Page Mill Read js des1gl1ated as a scenic
highway in the Comprehenslve Plan. Ordinance No. 2687 [attached) requires
a sceniC torrider setback of 200 feet from the front property line al~ng
the Page Mill Road frontage.
The applicant has applied for variance because portio~5 of the residence
and garage, as well as the entire retaining wall. would be located within
the scenic corridor setback (see the attached setback map). The residence
would be setback 165 feet (minimum) from the front property line. The
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garage would be setback 171 feet (minimum} fro~ th~ front propertj line.
The retaining ~all would be located in front of the gdrage adjac€nt to t~e
driveway and would be !etback 54 feet (minimum) frern the fr~nt property
line. The height of the retaining wall closest to Page Mill ~oad ~ould be
1 foot. He he1gM of ttl2 retilinlrlg loIal"1 would increase to 4 feet at a
distance of 96 feet from the front property line and would step up to a
maximum height of 10 feet near tMe garage. Since a variance is not
required for structures 1 foot high or lesi located within a required
setback, a 'IIariance is need~d for a 95-foot (minimum} setback. Howcv.ar,
U~is Hefl1 was noticed is a 54-foot setback request becau.se In_'2. wa;ll height
was not shown on the phns at the time that the varianc!; 110'05. adHrtised
(the preliminary grading plan ~as subsequently re~ised to s~ow the wall
height) .
ANAL IS! S 11 SSUES
Design Conceot:
Site topography~ combinej with the locat'ion of nearDy residences, mature
oak trees and th~ seeni c corridor se-tback were the ma.jor factors "~n
determining the building locatio.,. (omplianr.:-e with the 200~foot scenic
corridor setback ",ould reQuir.e ttjat either 1) the majority of th~ bui1ding
site be located in a grove of mature oak trees whicl1 would require
significant tree remova1s and would expose the building to a greater fjre
hazard, or 2} the building site be located on a steeper portion of the site
whicf'l is more visible from off-site, particularli Page Mill Road.
Beyond the 200-foot setback, the site becomes .'eri steep wi t~ a slope of
approximately 40 percent. A building pad in ti:is arN wculd require a much
larger amount of cut and fill to obtain a 'elJel, b'Jildlng pad, ther2by
increasing the danger of soil erosion_ 8y placing the residence and garage
partial1y b-2low grace (up to approximately 8 feet at the residence and 12
feet at t~e garage), the applicant proposes to lower the bullding profile
to minimiz.e the 1o'1sual impacts from Page "'ill Road and t~E nearby
residences.
Srading:
frDposed site grading wll1 inv~lve approxjmately 2,!20 cubic yards of cut
and 1,814 yards of fill (the applicant will present models at the meeting
shOWing t~e eXisting and proposed topographical contours). l~e cut soil
~il1 be from the removal of a portion of the hillSide to create the pad for
the house, to pro¥'iae below-grade access to th~ garage arid to construct the
,(jriveway. Approximately 306 (ublc yerds of soil m.:l.terial would be hauled
off of the site. The remainder of the material would be us-ed as fill .a.t
the northeast corner of the ho~s~. dt an existing quarry or. the south sid€
of the site and along the western side of the site near Page MilT Road.
Approximately 484 cubic yards of the cut material ~ill be used to fill the
gravel Quarry. The area would be graded to resemble natural contours and
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would be re~eedE-d ... ith a r,atl'ral grass/wildfl ow'2.r mix. Sir,ce thE quarry is
currently visible for northbound traffic on Page Mill Road, re establ ish4ny
the natural contours and reseeding the area ~ill impr~ve the appearance of
the sHe.
In order to provide a lewel drive~ay. the hillside would be cut en the
uphill side arod filled on the down~.i'l s.ide. This technique is. similar teo
th~ construction of a hiking trail along a h11Jside. but on a larger scale;
or similar to the construction o~ a tlighway on mountainous terraIn, but on
a smaller 5c~le. In addition to the fill en the downhill side of t~e
d'riv{!way ..... hicn is necessary to Dbtai~ a level driveway, the appilcant
proposes. pl2.cing approximately 538 cubic yards of fill material in order to
obtain a. smoother transition to a r.atural grade and to further screen the
hous.e from vieW' along Page Mill Road (see the area labeled "eartn berm~ on
Sheet C-I of the plans). The additional fill m~terial would raise the
existing elevations by approximateTy two feet and would be graded in a
manner to resemble natural contours (i .e., it wor;ld nct appear as a berm).
The applicant nas 521ected this portion of the site to di~pcse of some of
the soil because it is less steep than ether portlons of the site and ~ould
bp. adjacent to an area that ..... j11 be '9radea' to C!:cccrrr.1lodate the driveway.
~r~hitectural Design;
The re:sid!nce .has il cantemporary arch; t~ctura' des;3n (a model of the
$tructure will be presented at the Meeting). The structure conslsts of
both single-story arid two-story elements. The single stot'y component has a
peaked roof and includes a liv;n·~ rGom (~great room"'. dining rO'ClITt, den and
a bathroom. The two-story element has a f1at roof and i~cludes a garage on
th~ first floor and three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a family
room on the second fl ocr. .
The roof lines and extei~ior I:\aterials are intended to reflect th€ near-by
hills. The nature of the exterior materials ~1'T blend ~ntD the natural
vegetative surroundin9~ and also help to minimize the visual impact. The
exterior materials include a grey slate roof, brown slate chimney. grEEn
tinted glazing, vertical cedar sldlrg a~d copper glazi~g (a cclor ;~d
material board will be pn:;sented at the meetir)9.L The retaining .,.all WOUld
cnnsist ~f split fac€ bleck.
Tree Remo .... tl:
The applicant pr0poses to remove an existing 8 inc~ multj·trunk oak tree
which is in good condition. lhe tree is located at th~ western edge of the
eXlstlng oak 9rove adjacent to the proposed residence. The applicant
proposes to remove the tree in order to minimize the visual i~pacts by
locating the house as far aW~J from Page Mill Road as ~Gssible. The
applicant also proposes to 5electively prune the oaks ~jthin lDO feet of
the house to reduce the amount of flammable material.
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There are sever31 other e~isting oik trees which are i~ close proximity to
the proposed hous~. Pjer and g~ade beam fo~"dation co~structian would be
vsed to ~inimize root injury to those trees in close pruxirn1ty to
construction activitiei.
The application includes ~n aiborist report by S.P. McClenahan. Inc. dated
~arch 12, 1990 detailing specific measures needed to assure the cantinlJej
health of the trees that are to remain. T~e tree protection meas~res
conhined 1:1 the arbcrist report are in-:luded in the conditions r:,f proj~ct
approval. fn addition. it is recommended that a licensed arbori.st be
present during a:'IY grading activity occurring .... ithin the drip 1 ine of any
existing trees or any pruning/clearing of any trees to assure proper
protection.
landsqpiJ1g:
The preliminary la~dscape plan calls for a tot~l Gf 18 new trees j~cluding
~i~ pines along ~age Mill Road and 12 ~aple trees alo~9 t~e driveway a~~
adjacent to the house. The new tre~5 ~ill be placed to h21p screen the new
residence and retaining wall from Page Mill Road. Provisio~ of numerous
s.hrubs will al so be prollided.
Visu_a1 Impacts:
Sight linE! studies were performed by the appTicant to determine the
potential ~isual impacts (see the attached photo analysis). The appli~ant
placed poles and tape on the site to simulate the proposed residence.
Photograph:; wen: taken at 15 locations both on and off of the site.
Due to topography and mature oak trees which cover a majority of the sitE.
the area of the site where improvements are proposed ~s not highly visibTe
from the north or east. Although home) are located t~ the r.orth and east,
the existing topography and oak trees ..... ill largely screen the proposed
house from the n~ighbor'n9 residences. How9l1er, the b~ilding site is
highly visible from Page Mill Road, three re~ide~ces to the west and a
small knDll southwest of the site across Page ~ill Road in Los Trancos Open
Space Preser~e (t~~ site is not visible from a~y traIls w~thin the
prese-r'w'e).
The proposed building 5it~n9, grading and landscaping will substantially
reduce the visual impacts. Generally, only the driveway, the lower
portions of the retaining wall iind portions of the 5hte roef and vertical
wood siding on the residence and garage would be visible from Page MIll
Road and the nearby residences to the west (Sectio~ ~-A on Sheet A·7 of the
plans shows the line-of-sig~t for a person standing on Page Mill ~oad
looking up at the proposed residoal'1.ce}. Tho;: garage and carport w~uld be
bela..,,' grade to screen parx€d cars; from view.
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In response to con:erns by the Transportation Di~isiQn r~g~rding safe sig~t
distances for vehicles exiting the property. the applicant revised the
originally proposed driveway alignment in order to MilIXi>rilE: the sight
distances on Page Mill Road. In revising thE" dri'o'ew3Y al ignment. se\leral
alternati'o'!s ~ere considered. One of the best alter~ati~es would b~ to use
t~e existing d!"'ivE'wd.)I which is located on the r'leighbc:ring property at 4041
Pa~e Mill Road. Ha .... e ... er. th~ aoplicar,t has ind1cated tnat the r;ejghborir,~
property owner wou1d not agree to provide an easement to share t~e
drl:'2'w3j1.
The Transportation DivisIon reviewed the rewlsed driveway alig~~ent and
finds it to be acce~table. Although the sight distance for ~ehicles
exiting tne drlveway is limtted primarily by tw~ large pine trees near the
southern property line, there are mlt'gating circumstances. Tne driveway
approaches Page .l1ill Road by heading sOl.!th, then turning right ('.IIe::;t) to
meet the road. Thus, a driver would be facing ol1coming northbound
(downhill) Page Mill R030 t'r-affic before reaching the edge of the roadway.
This prol{id-es t'"O W'indows of siQnt ~f oncoming traffic. The first wir100W
is o\ler an open area of th& 5it~ behind (east) of the two pine trees. and
cross~ng OYer the southerly neighbor's drj\l2way. A driver could se~
approac.hing traffic up to approximately 25D fe€t thrcugh this Window (the
minimum safe stopp~ng sight G15tance is 225 feet). Th~ second lliindow
occurs it the edge of Page Mill Road, wnere tne sight distance is
approximately 170 feet. A condition of approval would require the
applicant to clear the vegetation around the bases of the pine trees along
Page r-'Iill Road in order to maximiZE the sight distances.
Dr; vewav Surface Mat~rJll
The applicant has proposea' a gravel driveway. However. pursuant to the
Llnifonn Fire Code. the conditions of approval would require a pa\led
surface. The proposed lot coye~age (i .E., ~ith a gra~el dri~eway) is 6,087
square feet (1.5 percent of the site). The p~opcsed driveway would cover
E,957 square feet ~hfch would increase the lot cD'o'erage to 13.044 s~uare
feet (3.3 percent of the site). This would meet the Zoning Ordin~nce
requirement which restricts lot cQ\lerag€ to a rnuirnum of 3.5% of the site.
Drainage;
The majority of the sih drains toward the northeast intu Adobe Creek. HI?
remairJd'er of the site drains toward the n'::lrth and west. The preliminar)'
grading plan calls for direction of drainage to catch basi~s. w~ich will
convey the runoff to three energy di,s,sipators Iro'ith Spl,CI!.h pads l-ocated
within the down slope areas around the house and driveway (see the attached
energy dissipator detail). A detailed drdlnage plan ~ill be required for
relo'ie .... and appl"o\/'al prior to application for a build~ng permit.
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~ECOMMENQtI.TI ON
Staff recommends thet the Pianrling Commission make the foil..:)wing fi.,dlngs
regarding the site a~d desi9~_ ilpplicat~on:
1. That the project, as conditioned, ~111 not ~ave any £ig~jficdnt
eo-.. ironmental impacts, i., that the project is desfgj'led to
minimize gradii,g. !lisual impacts, and disru~t.lor; uf sit:: soils
and to retain exjstir.g trees,
2. The praj::ct design, as.conditione-d, l,oIi11 be orderly.
harmonious, and compatible ~jth existing or potential uses of
adjoining property, in that t!v; pro;Josed use and improvem~nts
will be similar to other uses in the are~, and ~easures have
been incorporated into the project te screen the improvements
from adjacent uses;
3. T~e project, ilS conditioned, ~jll malrtain desirability of
investment in the same or adjacent areas, in that the required
on-site improvements and landscapinG, and construction
standards go;'erned by the current Uiiifc-rm Building Code (USC)
or {Ithe'l" cur;"el"1t c.odes wt11 assure a nigh quality c-f
development;
4. The proposed design, as conditionEd, ob.s.~n'e:i sound principles
of environmental design a~d ecological b~lance. in that the
selected location and (oncertration of tr.e rle-~ structure an1
improv,ments limit disruption of t~e site and meas~res
incorporated intc the project d~sjgn lliili help to minimize
pnysir.al impacts of development;
5. Tn€ proposed use, as conditioned, will be in accord with the
Palo Alto Comprehensille Plan, in tn3t the prapo!'.ed reside!1tia1
use and re1eted improvements conform to the intent of the Open
Space designation to aj10w 1imited residentiai del,lelop~ent un
larger sites to minimize physical impacts of development: a~d
Make the fol1c~ing findings regarding the vdrianc~:
1. There are ex:ceptfonal or extraordinat"y circumstances or
(onditions applicable to the prop~rty in~ol~ed that do not
apply genp.rally to prope1'ty in the same district 111 that the
majority of the buildable area 0\'1 the property is within the
200-foot setback. The remaining pertion of the pruperty is
covered bJi mature oak trees on steep hrnln;
2. The grantil"19 of the applicatiot1 is n6-ce'>sary for the
preserllatiol"! and enjoyment of a 5.ub:;i.antial property right of
the aDP11cant, and to prevent unreasonable pr0perty loss or
unnecessary hardship in that compliance with the 200-foot
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settack would require that the majority of the buildIng site be
located in a gro~e of mature oak trees ~hich would reQuire
significant tree removals and would ~xpose t~e building to a
greater fire hazard. A buildi~g pad in this area would requ1re
a much larger amount cf cut and fjll to obtain a level ~uilding
pad, thereby increasing t~e dang€r of soil erosion; and
3. The granting of the application will not be detrimental or
injurious tD property or improvements in t~e vicinity in that
the proposed building siting. gradi~g and landscaping. as
conditioned, will s .. ~bstant;al1y reduce the visual impacts. DUr;>
to topognphy and existing mature oak t'r"ei":s .... 'rrich co'.:er 2.
majority of the site, the area of the site where the
improvaments are proposed Is not hIghly ~isible from the
existing residenc~s to the north or ea5t. By placi~g t~e
bUIlding partiallY belo~ ~rade. the building profile was
Towered to min~mlze th~ visual impacts from Page Mill Road a"d
the nearby residences to the west, Gensrally. only the
driveway. lower portions of the retaining wall and portions of
the slate roof and vertical woed siding on the residence and
garag~ would be visibl-e from Page Mill Road and thE nearby
residences.
Reconrr.end approval of the site and design application Cl.f1d .. arianc!:' ..... Hh
the fo11a~in9 ccndit~ons:
L The new residence shall meet all pertinent requirem~~nts of
Title 24, State Energy Code,
2. A detailed grading and drainage plan shall be submltted to the
Department of Public Works flJr review and appt'ovJl priur to
issuance of a building permit. Excavated fill shall be placed
in stich a. manrler as to resemble natural contours. Ail roof
drains shall outfall to paved surfaces or dr~inrock, or other
protected areas. approved by the Departr1',ent of PLJbl ic \o!orks.
Construction details for the percolation trenches s~all be
submitted wit!! the detailed draina.ge pl.:~'l,
3. All topson frorr: area:; to be grad~d, sha1l be remDved and
stockpiled for re~use after gradjr,g is co~pleted.
4. Graded slopes shall be stabilized by reseE'ding wlih a rye
grass/w'tldflower mix and use of staked jute mesh (f1ame proof
100 percent biodegradable).
5, All grading and development on the site 5hal I c~~form with the
recorMlendations contained in the seils report p:'e;nrerj by Baj
Area Geotechnjcal Group dated December 21, 1989. The project
soils engineers will be required to {.er-tHy that the grading
"as done in accordance w~th their recomrnendations, priot t.n
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6. No grading sh311 be per~it!ed duri~g t~e rainy sea~on (Oct~ber
15 -April 15) w;t"o~t apprcval of t~e Public wa('k~ Depart"ent.
7. An automatic (lre sprinkler syste~ will be required for the
residence. Separate perr.;it end plans m~:.t be re'Jiewed by tht.'
Fire Oepartme~t.
8. The new structures sha'l conform ~ith all c f the requirements
of Appendi;( E as amended, of He CIJrrent Unifonn Fj're Code for
structures in the ~azardous fire area. A Class ~A't or
equivalent firl2 fE'til.rdallt roof will be requ~red'.
9. Site grading and c'JnstrLJcticn actilr'ities snal1 comply \!lith Ure
recommendatians contained in the prcject's arbor~st report by
S.P. McClenahan, inc. dated March 12, 1990. Pier ~nd grade
beam foundation construction shall be used to minimize root
injury to those trees i~ 'lose p~oximity to con5t~uctiDn
acthity. In addition, a licens.ed arbor-ist shall be pr.esEnt
during gndfng activity occurring w4thin the drip line -of the
trees 1 ccated near the !'lEW res idence, to aSSLire proper
protection and pruning of :'!1e tree r:wts. A 1etter cOrlfir!7:ing
compliance ~ith this condition shall be required from said
arbcrtst prior to fioal inspection of the new structure.
10. Prior to issuance of a building permlt, the appltcant s~al1
5ubmH a detailed landscape plan and irrigation pTan to the
Planni,lg Di .... ision for relliew and appro\,/al. The re\lised pian
shall inc1ud:: the common and botanical names of all species
used, number, size, type, locaticn and spacing of all plant
materials. The pian shall also include specificatiQns for
maintenance of the existing oak trees during construction and
recommendation~ for soil mixes or other measures needed to
assure adequate and continued coverage of denuded slo'p~$. The
approved landscape plan shall be instilled prior to October 15
of the construction y~ar. Minor modtficatio~s to the plan may
be made during installation, subject to the Planning Division's
approval.
11. The drilleway shall be constructed of an all weather impr~'fvious
road surface material to the satisfaction of the Fire
Ofpartrnent. The material shall al~c be a no~-reflectivf color~
to the satisfaction of the Planning Department.
12. Exterior lighting shall be high efficiency, 1e· ... illu;"';inatior.
fixtures desig~ed and located so as to ~fnjmiz€ visibility from
off-site.
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i!l~d approval by the Utilities Engineering Oivi.sion.
14. The applicant shall clear the vesetation around the bases of
the pine trees along Page Mil' Road to maximize the stopping
sight distance from the prJposed driveway to the satisf~ction
cf the Transport~tiDn Division.
Attachments:
EIA
location Map
Setback M.p
Ordinance No. 2687
Energy Dhsipator Detail
Applicant's letter Regardlng Variance Request
Applicant's Letter Regarding Site and Design ApplicaliGn ~hich rn[lud~5
Photo Analysis and Arborist's Report (Commlssion Members Only)
Soils Report (Commission Members Only)
Project f::!ar~s (Corrmfssiofl Members Only)
(oofes s.ent TQ:
.~pp1icant and Property Owners
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~~vir-onmental Documents -CHy of Palo Al~'J
Project Description/THle: hriaTice to '1110 ... a __ §Lfoot rminirnLJ~ba~~
aloog Page Mill R.~lliLiJOO foot setba~k is required and Stt~ __ an1 Desi..9ll
applfcitior\ for !I :;inol~-familv residence in the ooen 5Dac~_...Jttstriili
location/Address: 4001 Page Mill Road. Palo Alt9~
Sponsoring Agenc.y/Appl icant~ ToTJ.L_C Tam
Address and l-elepncne of Applicar.t: ~_BoX_..J0443
Pale Alta. CA 94302
1415\ 424-0363
Application for: Variance and Site and Oes~gn Rev1e~
ZOrling at Project location: OS fee REceipt No.: ..93-113
NOTICE Of DETER.MINATION
Based upon r~Yiew of the project files, the undersigned member of thE Plan~ing
Department has concluded:
ill Negative Doct.,.tion, Tn. proj.ct Mas 00 significant .nvironmen •.• l
irf,pact. No En'ollronmental ImpClc.t Report is rt:-quirl!d. The reasor.s for a
Negative Declaration are:
in the att~ched initial study. A recQrd of p!"'oiect a_i:;:ti_QiL..ll
'!y~i1able for review at_J:.b.~t Palo Alto Plannirl~_.J~-,,~partm~nt, located
on the 5th floo_UJ City Hall. 250 Ha~ilJ.Qn Avenue. Palo Alto_,_~l-___ _
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The project rT1ay have a significant en\lircnmental impa;ct. ;:',r,
EnYiron~ental Impact Report ~ill be prepared.
Planning Department Official: 1?Ae.:t ~~
Planning Director; 4"-·",~<b-(;(Sd~,-wJ",,,
The project has ~een apprcv€d.
Ihe project has been denied.
Date;
DatE':
Date:
File ~o.: 93-fIA-6
fl.mend~d 4/20/93
ENVIRCNME~TAL DOCUMENTS -PALO ALTO
)NITIAl STUDY' ••
r. Project Title/Address: '!QJll Page Mill Road
11. Project Description: VarIance iEld sHe and design. appHc.ativn to
construct a 4.Z99-square·foot. twp-stOry single:...:...Lamil.,. residencE'
on a 9 1 acre site, ___ IM variance lS-.£QL_L.J:..SIauested 64 fOQ.1..-.mJ..n..lli.hlm
setback along the Page Mili Road __ frontage where II 2 __ Q.Q-.i.90t setback is
reou; r~d.
IlL Environmental Setting: Undevel~c:t hillside site '.ocat.ed in palo .c,lto
foothills, covered wtth g~ass, rlative shrubs and __ "o",.k,"s,",_~ ____ _
rv. En'Jironmental Impact Checklist (Explanation of all ·yes" answers are lrl
Section V)
L Earth. 'Will the proposal result in: ill
a. Unstable earth conditions or change:; _~ __
in geologic substruc~ures?
b. Disruptions, dtsplacements. compac-
t 10n or Qvercov€ring of the soi 1 L
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features? l
d. The destruction, covering or modi
fic~tion ~f any unique geolog~c or
Physical features? _X_
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of solls, either on Qr off thE site? __ ....1.
f. Expasute of pe~p'e or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes.
1 andsli.des, mudsl ides, ground fa; 1 ure
or s im; 1 ar hazards? ..L
9. Cnanges in siltation, deposition, or
erosion which may modify the channel
of a river or the bed of a bay or
in let?
... A.dapted from Appendix 1, California Guidelines for ImplErr',~r.tatiQn of
CEQA, December 14, 19 7 6 .
•• Updated May )982. June )983
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2. Air. Will the prupos.al rEsult jil:
i. Substantial air emissfo~s or de
terioration of ambient air Quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteratior. cf air mO'/e:meflt, moisture
temperature, or any change in cli
mate, either locally or reg'onal?
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3. Water_ ',;i11 the proposal result in:
i. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and imount of
surface water runoff? _X_
b. Alterations to t~e course or flew of
flood ',.raters?
c. Discharge into surface waters, or in
afljl .lteration of sut'face water
quality, inCluding but not limited to
temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity'?
d. Alteration of the direction nr rate
of flow of ground waters?
e. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as flood
ing or tidal wave?
f~ Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct
addHiol'1s or ~ithdrawals, or thrcugh
i:"1terceptions of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
4. fu/tLlif§. . .,ill the proposal result in:
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i. Change in the diversity of sp~cies, or
number of any species of plants (in
cluding trees, shrubs, grass, crops,
miucf10ra and aquatic plantsp ___ L
b. Red\.Jction of the r,umber"s of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of rl ants? ___ ~_
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plants into a~ area, or in a barrier
to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
<:!. Reduction in a~reage of any
agricultural crop?
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5. Animal tife. Will t~e propcsal result in:
iit. Change, in the di .... ersity of species,
or nwmoer of any species of antmals
(birds, land animals including
r~ptiles. f~s~ and shellfish, benthic
organ~sm5. insects or microfauna)?
b. Reduction of th~ numbers of any
un; que, ra'"e or endangered species
of animal s?
c. Introduction of new spec;€$ of
animals into an area, or result i~
a barrier to the migration or move
m~nt of anima1s?
d. Deterioration in eXisting fish or
Wildlife habitat?
6. Noi se. I~i 11 the proposal result ; n:
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a~ Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to sever~ noise
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l iaht and G1are. \IIi 11 t~e proposal
produce new li£ht glar~?
Land Use. Will the pT"oposal r.esult in
a substantial alteration of the present
or planned land use of an area?
9. Energy/Natural ResJ! __ I.J.rces. iIj"i11 the
proposal result in:
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a. Use of ~ubs.tantial amounts of fuel
or eflergy:
b. Substantia1 increase in demand up~n
existing sources of energy, or
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require th~ development of new
~ources or energy?
c. !ncrease in the rate of wse of any
naturQl resources?
d. Substantial depletion of any nonrE
~ewab'e natural r~source?
Ri~Qf~. Does the proposal
involve a risk of an explosion or the
release of hazardous sUbstances (in
cluding , but not limited to, oil,
pestic'd~s, chemicals or radiation) in
the event of an accident or up~et?
11. Fopulation/Ho~5ing.
i. Will the proposal alter the location,
distribution, d~n~ity. or growth rate
of the human populatior. of an area?
b. 111111 the proposal effect existing
housing, or (reate a demar.d for
additional housing?
12. Transoprtat ion ICirCj,J.J.uiitjcn. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of s~bstantiil additi~nal
vehicular mo~ement?
b. Effects on existing parking faeili
tles, or dem~nd for ~e~ parking?
c. Alterations to present pattErns of
cfrculation or movement of people
and/or-goods?
d. Increase in traffic ~alards to motor
vehfcles 1 bicyel ists. or pedestrians?
13. Pub1ic S_1:!I~JCI;J.. Will the proposal nave
an effect uDon, or result in a need for new
or altered goyern~ental services in any of
the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
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c. S<..hools?
d. Parks Qr other recreational
facilities?
e. Maintenar.ce of .ou~lic facnities,
including reads?
f. Otl1er-~o"erninental senl; ces?
14. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a
need for n~w systems? or substantial
alterations to the folTowing utilities:
a. Pow~r or natural gas?
b. COllll1unic.aticns systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or sept i c: tit:",k?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. So 1 i d waste and disposal?
15. Human H€alth. Will the propc-sal reslJl t
in:
i. Creation of any healt~ hazard or
potential health hazard (~xcluding
mental health)?
b. Expo~ure of peopl~ to potenti~l
he<llth hazards?
16. ~esthetjci. ~il] the proposal result
in the obstruction of any scenic .ista
or view oper, to the public, or ~ill the
proposal result in the creation of an
ae$thetfca11y offensive site open t~
pubhc V;€w?
17. Recreation. Will the proposal result
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of existing recreational opportunities?
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a. Will the proposal resuH in tfle
alteration of/or the destruction
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b. Will tne proposal result in ad·
verse physical or aesthetic effects
to a prehistoric or ~istoric
building, structure; or object?
c. Does the proposal ha~e the potential
to cause a physi~a1 (hange w~ich
would affect unique ,~ltura' values?
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacr~d uses ~ithin the
potential impact area?
19. Mandatory Fif1din.fl.s of Significance.
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i. Does the project have the pote~tiil to
degrade the quality of the environment 9
substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife specles, cause a fish
or wildlife population tc drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten tn
eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or end angered p·1 ant or
anima1 or elimirate important examples
of the major periods of California
history or pre~istory?
b. Does the proje:t have the potentia1
to achjeve shod-term. to the dis
advantage of long-tenr., en .... ironmental
goals? {A short-term impact on the
en .... iroi1ment ;s one which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period
of time while Tong-term impacts will
endure we'~ into the future.}
c. Does the project tJave impacts which
are indjvidual1y limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (A pro
ject may impact on two or more
separate resources where the impact
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on ea~h resource is relati~el~
small. but w~ere the ~ffect of the
total of th~se impacts on the
environment is significant.]
d. Doas tM~ project have en~jronmental
effects \!fr.'ich will cause sub~ta'-Itial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
V. txplanat10n of ·yes~ answers in envirnnmental checklist.
See attached.
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~c.e,f) farth. Cons.truction of the new house <:.nd drivEway ':Io'ould disrupt
site soils and topography. 8y placing portions of the house, garage and
carport belo .... grade, the building profile was lowered and the \/is.ual
impact from Page Mill Road is minimized. Propo:;ed site gradir;g "'ill
ifivolve approximately 2.120 cubic yards of cut and 1,814 yards of fill.
The majority of the cut soil will come from the remo~al Df approximately
six to eight feet from the hilTs1de to create a p3d for t~e ho~se. T~e
majorit.\' of the cut material (approxim ... teiy 538 cubic yard!;) will be u$ed
to create a berm aTong Page Mtri Road. Apr-roximalely 454 cubj:: Yi;rds of
th~ cut ITiaterial .... in be used to fin an eXisting s;ro\,lel q~arr'y 01"1 H,e
south side of the site and approximately 306 c~bjc yards ~ill be hauled
off of tke $it~.
The driveway has been located to ilign w~th the existing topography to
reduce the need for grading and tree removal. The use of lar.dscaping and
the proposed drainage plan should minimize the potential for site erosion.
The site is la-cated in a seismic area of moderate risk, subject to VEry
strong ground shaking in the event of an earthquak.e. The site is
approximately 1600 feet nor-thwest of the San Andieas rauTt. The r1ew t1{!use
and impro~ement~ wi" be subject to comp11ance with the provisions of the
current Uniform Bvilding Code, port1ons of ~r.;ch are directed at reducing
exposure to seismic risk and loss of life aGd property in the e~ent of an
earthquake. Site developrT1ent will also ~esubject to compliance with the
recommendatiolis contained in the project's soils report prepared by Bay
Area Geotecilnlcal Group dated Dece:r:ber 21, 1989 •
.L. (I) Water. The project "'ill add Cipproximately 6,087 square feet of
impervious surface area to the site. The increase in impervious coverage
on the site will incTEasp site runoff. Because sTopes be10w the site are
relatively steep, drainage from improvements must be prudently designed
and discharged so as not to create erosion and/or conditions of
instability. The pl·elilTiinal"j grading plan calls for direction of drainage
to catch basiTI3 which lIIi11 convey the runoff to three energy dissipators
with splash pads located within the down slope areas around the heuse and
dr-ivewajl. A detailed drainage pTar1 fo'ill be required fer r€\liEIIi a!'1d
appro\lal prior to application for a bu;ldlng permtt.
!.... {al Plant Life. He project "ill requ~re removal qf or.e existir:g 8~
multi-trunk oak. tree and the house will be bUilt close to an existing oak
grove. The applicant proposes to selectively clear and prune the oaks
within lOa feet of the house to reduce the amount of flammable materia1.
the application includes an arborist report by S.P. MCClenahan C., Inc.
d~ted March 12. 1990 detailing specific measures needed to assure the
cO!'1tir.ued health of the trees which ne to remaiJ'1. Tr.e tree prctectio"1
measures: contained in He arborist relYJrt are incorporated into this
document by reference and are recommended as conditions of project
apprc~al. In ~ddition, it is r€com~ended t~at a licensed arborist be
present during any grading activity occurring with'~ the drlp line of any
existir,g trees or any pru.1ing,lClearing of any trees to assure proper
protect i Gil.
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Construction acthaie-s. win be subj€ct to c.omplianca ..,itn the {Hy's NO;5e
Ol'"d i naflce .
7. light and' €larL Thf' gTazing fating Page Mill Road \lio:.Jld be held to a
minimum and reces!ed to minimize glare. light generated frOM the poroject w,11
not have an a.jver~e impact on adjacent propt1rties.
13 fa 5. b.L Public Sen1ces. The site is in the f1azardous fire area of Pa~o
Alto. Requirements of Appendix ( of the Uniform Building Cade regarding type of
roof and use of fire-retardant plants are designed to protect property in the
hi7ardous fire arei.
16. Aestnetics. Although the site is not ~isible fram any public open space
areas~ it is visible from Page Min Road and neighboring properties. Tne
frontag2 of Ule property a10ng Pag.e Mill Roa<l is des;9n~tE:d as a scerdc corridor
... ~th i setback: of 20{l feet reQui r£d along the Page Mil 1 Read frontage (the
applicant has applied for a variance to allow a 64 foot setback). Site 1 ine
studies were performed by the applicar:t til .:jeterrni~e the potential impact of the
house: from Page .Mill Road. These studies indicate that the proposed sitlf1g ana'
grading for the neuse will substantially reduce tne visual fmpact. By placing
the building below grade, ttl~ building profile was lowered to rr.ird!11ize the vlsuc:.J
impact from Page Hill Road. Gen.eral1y, on1y the slate reof would be visible frem
the road. Th! garage and carport 'IIc\.,;ld be below grade to screen par~ed tars from
view from Page Mill Road. The nature of the e)(ter-icr n;ateria1s .... in blend into
the r.atural vegetative surroundings and also nelp to minrmize the ·w'isual lmpact.
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ORDINA: ~E OF THE COl!~nL Of 1 HE CITY OF P,ILO ALTO
,~MENDING THr SETBACK MAP OF TilE CITY ()F PAW AlTO TO
ESTABLISH A SETBAC.~ OF ,00 FEET FOR PROPlRTlES FRUNTIl-ic;
ON SCENIC RECREHION ROL'TES I" TIlE CITY OF PALO ALTO
WHERE ... S, Skyjjn(' Boulevard' (Slale Reute No 35) '¥I'a!. d.;'stgnaled as a scenic high ..... Jy
b)l the SIi;t'C or C~!ifornia on 1une II, 19M; and
WHEREAS. Skyline Boulevard hal. been tn'eo ;ru~je':l of :! Joir;i Powers .A.grcemcnl c~ecllled
on h.nlJa.,,), 1, 19?2. b:::twecn !he Counties. or Sa" Frar,<"i!.co. Sal"l MatctJ, Santa Cr.Jz, and SJr:la
OUil, lnd: the Cltit's 'Or Daly CIt}'. Pac.ifil;a, Pillo AllO. Portol", Valley. Sa!'] Bruno. al"1d Woodtide.
by t'he temn of which extraordinary tHoru 1l'C' '::lCll1, made to Prt~t""c Staid route for the ~nefici.!l
use or the public as I Kenic TOutc~ and
WHEREAS. uid Committee ha~ p~partd &eneral dcs!1l'1 luu:le!inn whi.r.::h were: Ipprovc':1 by
ach lo\'cmmenlal entlty wt1.ich i, • sia;naror) to s.1id Joint Powen Agreemenl. ir.cludiMJ thco
City or P,lo Alto on April S, 1972; and
WHEREAS. the open spact cleme-nl or tl1e General P);!n of the Clly of P..ro Allo, adopted
un June 1. 1972. des:,l'l.tcd S),o),!ine Boule",.rd .aMd portiOMJ or Pqe Mit! RO!ld and Arulraderc
A.oad liS sctnic: comdors; and
WHEREAS. one of the ,Dais of the Kenic: hi,hwiY proGram ar"j" of Ihe open sra',:1." OImcndml."nl
to the City', Gt'neraI Plan i1 to prtserve and prol I."C I the scenic "isl.a ir, a~ nat~r.li a 5131;:0 as
possfhte; Ind
\1rliEREAS, zonina or properties e.lona Skyline Boulnaro l11d along Pqe Mill Road lnd
ArulndC'ro Road iM tht fOOl1lills ate. would ordinarily pt:rmit • !lC'lback of thirty feel rrom
lliid roadway rot' comtruction therron.. and
WHEREAS. I IUbslantlll risk or to~ of "lew and impedance or th~ rn::t:!fa; and' prh.!inl."
ilale' or uid &ttl VrUl bt ClUIed by coratruc;:tlon within thirty feel or 'S4ld roai.3wty.!i
NOW, THEREFORE, the Co'Unc;:1I or the City of Plio Alto docs ORDAiN as rellows
SECl10N 1. The "Set'bnclo;, ~hp" ~hted <ktob~T 12. t9S9, t.doj'lt('.rj IS I rorti"',}i. or St'tHon
20.08.020 of the Palo Alto Munh:lpal Co-J.c' IJ hertby Imenc1l"d 10 es!.blis.h a R:back or two
hundred feet (rom Skyllnc-BO:.Jlevard (Stal~ Roule No, JS) ror all properties within the rtf}'
or PaJo Alto, tr,d for foile MJIJ Raid and Arntfa.dero Road for oil: propcrties wlthin t1'1e Clly
or raiD Allo lOutherl)l of Route 2BO (Junipcro Serra frc-cway)
SECTJON 2. T!1.e Dlrec;:lor of los,Pl:ction Servlce~ Is he~by luthorized and dlrt~led 10 make
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SECTION 3. This crOCt shOll] become erf~c:ti"'t \Jpor: Ihl': ('.·-"tiOT1 c~ thirt)! d3YS from
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April 20, 1993
Mr, Bob Schubert
City of Palo Alto
Depanme!l! of Planning
P.o, Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Subject: 4001 Page Mill Rood
Dear Mr, Schubert;
MJ Df'ENJNSUtA REG IONAl OPl:N ~PACf OIST RIO
Thank you for the opportunity to review the hause plans for 400 I Page Mill Road. I have
several minor comments.
L Sheet C I -Preliminary Crading Plan shows a proposed earth berm along Page Mill
Road. No height is indicated. rne plan also shows the energy dissipator terminating Ie
the center of the benn. 1 am assu mmg the bem is indicated in til:i s location as a
potential place to dispose of excess materia] and to screen the view of the drive'W'ay from
J>-.tge Mill Read.
2. Sheet Ll -LaJ\dscapmg Plan shows the addition of pine trees in t.1-:e frontage along P"dge
Mill Road. I would like to see the use of local native plants if possible,
The siting of tbe house appears. to be such that the visrbility from District land holdings in the
area, as well as from Page Mi.ll koad 'Will be minimized.
Please call me if y01J have any questions regarding mi' comments. T.'1ank you.
Sincerely,
Open Space ... for room to breathe 1972·1992 201" Anniversary
330 Dist~1 Cirrle • Los Aj~O'i, California 94[Jn~'404 Ph(.·ne: 415-f,9'.11D,') FAX: 415-691·0485 $: