Pre-App - 2005March 4, 2005
Gary Moore
315 Old Gilroy Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
Re: Preliminary Application Comments
File No.: PRE200S-07
236 N. Central Ave, APN # 279-40-047
Dear Mr. Moore:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for the construction of a new single-family
residence at the above referenced property. The subject property is presently zoned R-I-6 (Single Family
Residential, 6,000 square footminimum lot size) and designated as Low Density Residential (Less than 6
units per gross acre) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map.
The proposed project will require Zoning Clearance from the Community Development Director and a
Site and Architectural Review.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, Planning Division
and County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning Division's comments contained in this letter,
please find enclosed comments from the each of the commenting Departments. Please note that these
comments are meant to be preliminary.
1. Site Plan: The following information should be indicated on the site plan:
a. Please prepare a "Project Data Table" that includes the lot size (less and street dedication),
existing home size, proposed square footage of the garage, lot coverage calculation, and FAR
calculation.
b. All lot dimensions. The lot dimension less any street right-of-way needs to be clearly indicated.
c. Please show the distance from the centerline of the adjacent street to the property lines. See the
enclosed Assessor's Parcel Map for distances.
d. Provide location and uses of buildings on adjacent properties. Describe the height, setbacks and
type of structures on adjacent properties.
e. Proposed driveways and walkways need to be shown. The Zoning Code requires that a minimum
of 50% of the required front yard setback remain unpaved.
f. Any proposed or existing fencing needs to be shown. The height, materials and location should be
called out.
g. All existing trees on the site should be indicated on the plans and should specify the location,
type, size and whether such tree is proposed to be removed or preserved.
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2. Utility Connection: All utility lines to the proposed unit shall be installed underground per section
21.18.140 of the Campbell Municipal Code. Please illustrate the proposed utility connection on the
site plan.
3. Tree Protection Plan: Please provide a tree disclosure statement (enclosed) indicating that no
protected trees will be removed with the proposed addition. Protected trees include redwood, cedar,
oak or ash trees with a diameter of more than 12 inches.
4. Site and Architectural Review Permit
The construction of a hew single-family home will require the approval of a Site and Architectural
Review Permit. Planning Division fees associated with this application include the Site and
Architectural Review Permit application fee, which is currently $484 per residence and a Fire
Department review fee, which is currently $63 per residence that is due at the time the Site and
Architectural Review Permit application is submitted. Fees from the other departments will be
required for this project and each department should be contacted for the specific amounts.
The Planning Division completed the review of your preliminary application and has the following
comments regarding yom proposal:
Site Design & Architecture - The following requests are intended to ensure consistency with the
surrounding residential neighborhood:
a. The minimum side yard setback in the R-I-6 zoning district is the greater of 5 feet or 50% of
the building wall adjacent to the property line. The dimensions given on the elevations
indicated the setback was 5-feet for the left and right sides. My scaling of the plans determined
that the wall height adjacent to the side property lines is approximately 21 feet, which would
result in a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet, 6 inches. Staff recommends the project meet
these calculations.
b. The scale and mass of new two,..story homes should be compatible with homes in the
surrounding area. Staff believes the proposed roof and its lack of _articulation does not
contribute to the character of the house, and the roofs scale and mass is inconsistent with
surrounding homes. New roof designs should complement qualities of neighboring residential
structures such as type, slope, size, materials and colors. It is recommended that the roof height
and mass be reduced. This could be accomplished by vertical and horizontal roof articulation,
changes in plane and use of gables, hips or dormers.
c. Windows should be compatible with each other and appropriate for the design of the home.
Please provide consistency between the windows on all four elevations in terms of size, design
and trim detail. Specifically, the front elevation depicts a window on the right side of the door
that is inconsistent with other windows.
d. The front entrance area of the home should be more substantial in appearance. This could be
accomplished by proposing a larger door and/or a porch design.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, Planning Division,
and County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning Division's comments contained in this letter,
please find enclosed comments from the Public Works Department, Fire Department and the Building
Division. Please note that these comments are meant to be preliminary. Conditions of approval from
each department will be developed when the formal application is submitted.
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If you have any questions regarding these comments or the application process I can be reached at (408)
866-5101 or by email atseang@cityofcampbell.com.
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Sean K. Gallegos ~
Planner I
End: Tree Disclosure Statement
Public Works Department Comments, 2/28/05
Building Division Comments, 2/15/05
Fire Department Comments, 2/23/05
cc: GeoffBradley, Senior Planner