Pre-Application - 2002August 9, 2002
Joseph and Maria Vu
780 Jeffrey Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Preliminary Application Comments - PRE 2002-18- 780 Jeffrey Avenue
Dear Property Owner:
The Planning Division has reviewed your preliminary plan submittal for two single-family additions at 780 Jeffrey
Avenue. Below, please find comments from the Planning Division.
Since the site is located in the San Tomas Area Neighborhood, the plans were reviewed by the Planning Division per
the requirements of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (ST ANP). The policies of the Plan are intended to
preserve the unique qualities of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood. New development is required to respect and
enhance the best aspects of the area.
Development Standards
The proposed residence appears to meet the side, rear, and front yard setback requirements. The residence does not
exceed the maximum Floor Area Ratio of 0.45 and Building Coverage of 40%.
DesieD
Residential additions in the San Tomas Area are required to incorporate representative architectural features of the
homes in the area, such as shape, form, roof pitch, and materials. Staff has determined that your proposed residence
requires some design modifications in order to comply with the design guidelines of the ST ANP.
Entry
Tall two story entries are not encouraged in the guidelines of the ST ANP. Please revised the entry design to provide
a more subdued entry.
Roof Design
The front elevation of the residence shows a series and variety of roof forms that do not provide a design that is
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Simple rooflines, such as gabled or hipped roofs, are the most
common roof forms found in the San Tomas Neighborhood. Staff recommends that the complex roof-lines be
simplified to meet this design requirement. Additionally, a variety of roof slopes have been presented that create an
irregular and inconsistent roof shape.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this project at (408) 866-2144.
Tim J. Haley
Associate Planner
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140
FAX 408.871.5140 . TDD 408.866.2790