Pre-Application - 2003July 1, 2003
Mr. Gary Townsend
1350 Peggy Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Preliminary Application Comments
File No.: PRE2003-36
1350 Peggy Avenue
Dear Mr. Townsend:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for an addition to an existing
single-family residence located at 1350 Peggy Avenue. The subject property is presently
zoned R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) and is designated as Low Density Residential
(less than 3.5 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 addition will require staff level Site and Architectural Review
approval by the Community Development Director. This will be accomplished once you
submit a building permit application.
The Planning Division completed the review of your pre-application and has the
following comments regarding your proposal:
1. Site Plan: The following information should be indicated on the site plan:
a. All lot dimensions. The lot dimension less any street right-of-way needs to be
clearly indicated.
b. "Project Data Table" that includes a lot coverage (maximum lot coverage is 35%),
a floor area ratio calculation (FAR of .45), and the correct lot size.
c. 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. Please also complete the enclosed Tree Disclosure Statement and
submit it with your building permit application.
2. Elevations: The following information should be included on the elevations:
a. Clearly distinguish between existing building area and the new building area.
b. Plate height of walls, as measured from finished grade.
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c. It is recommended that a more decorative material be used in the large gable wall
areas of the residence to reduce the perceived mass of the of the building and
d. Visually, the front porch area needs a more substantial support.
3. Floor Plans: The following information should be included on the floor plans:
a. Clearly distinguish between existing building area and the new building area.
Please reference the enclosed "Site and Architectural Review - Attachment A -Items to
be provided on plans." This can be used as a checklist to ensue that all the required
information is included on the plans.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division,
Planning Division and the County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning
Division's comments contained in this letter, please find enclosed comments from the
Building Division and Public Works Department. Please note that these comments are
meant to be preliminary.
Thank you for the opportunity to review these plans. Please do not hesitate to contact me
at (408) 866-2144 or via email at timh@cit o~mpbell.com if you should have any
questions regarding the approval process or these comments.
Sincerely
Tim Haley
Associate Planner
encl: Tree Disclosure Statement
Site and Architectural Review - Attachment A -Items to be provided on plans
Building Division Comments, 6/13/03
Public Works Department Comments, 6/17/03
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
Ed Arango, Associate Engineer
Bill Bruckart, Building Official