Pre-Application - 2005December 16, 2005
Mr. Tim Conde
23762 Foley Street-Suite 2
Hayward, CA 94545
Re: Preliminary Application Comments
File No: PRE2005-79
975 Crockett Avenue
Dear Mr. Conde:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for a new single-family residence located at the
above referenced address. The subject property is presently zoned R-1-6 (Single Family Residential) and
is designated as Low Density Residential (less than 6 units per gross acre) on the City's General Plan
Land Use Map. 'The property is located within the San Tomas Neighborhood and is therefore subject to
the development standards and design guidelines of the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP).
The proposed project will require the submittal of a building permit and review for conformance with all
applicable development standards and design guidelines.
The Planning Division completed the review of your preliminary application and has the following
comments regarding your proposal:
1. Utility Connection: All utility lines to the new home shall be installed underground per section
21.18.140 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
2. Trees: The City has Tree Protection Regulations which stipulate that all the trees on the project site
with a diameter of more than 12 inches, measured four-feet above grade, is a protected tree. To the
extent possible, all healthy trees on the property should be preserved and incorporated into the site
design. The STANP requires that new developments provide a minimum of one tree per each 2,000
square feet of net lot area. All new trees shall be planted within the property lines and existing trees
maybe counted towards the total number of required trees.
3. Driveway: Please see the enclosed Fire Department comments regarding the minimum width of
paving for the driveway. Staff recommends that the minimum 12 feet of paving be provided for the
driveway and the remaining three feet be utilized as landscaping. Additionally, the type of paving
material used for the driveway will be reviewed as part of the project. Typically, concrete is utilized
with a decorative paving material (i.e. pavers, stamped concrete) for the first 20 feet at the street
entrance. Staff recommends that this driveway treatment be incorporated into the project design.
4. Setbacks: Please see the enclosed handout on how building wall height for the purposes of
determining setbacks is calculated. The gabled roofs adjacent to the side property lines will need to
meet the minimum setback for a gable roof.
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5. Building Design: It is important that the proposed home incorporate architectural features and design
elements that are specified in the STAMP Design Guidelines. The proposed elevations lack
architectural interest and should be better articulated. Staff recommends the following changes to
provide consistency with the STAND Design Guidelines:
a. Provide a large entry porch on the front elevation to better articulate the front elevation.
b. Provide a change within the building wall and roof planes along the rear elevation or a rear
porch to better articulate the rear elevation.
c. The proposed garage should be setback from the front building wall five to ten feet.
d. Provide a consistent exterior building material on the entire home. Staff recommends the use
of horizontal siding on the entire front elevation.
Your pre-application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, and Fire
Department. In addition to the Planning Division's comments contained in this letter, find enclosed
comments from the Public Works Department, Building Division, and Fire Department. Please note that
these comments are meant to be preliminary.
If you have any questions regarding these comments or the application process I can be reached at (408)
866-2193 or by email at stephaniew(a~cityofcampbelLcom.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Wilkey
Planner I, AICP
Cc: Jackie C. Young Lind, Senior Planner
Larry Schmierer, 975 Crockett Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Encl: Public Works Department Comments, 12/15/05
Building Division Comments, 12/1/05
Fire Department Comments, 12/1/05
Calculating Wall Height Handout
San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan