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PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS <br /> Notices of this application were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within a <br /> 1,000-foot radius of the site. At the time this report was published, staff has not received any <br /> public comments about the project. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT <br /> This project is categorically exempt (Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities) from the <br /> requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental <br /> document accompanies this report. <br /> SUMMARY/CONCLUSION <br /> Staff believes that the required CUP findings for the project can be met if the project is <br /> approved as conditioned. In staff's opinion, the project is well designed and is in keeping with <br /> the applicable standards of the Zoning Code and NSSP guidelines and standards. <br /> Primary Author: <br /> Natalie Amos, Associate Planner, 925.931.5613 or namoscityofpleasantonca.gov <br /> Reviewed/Approved By: <br /> Steve Otto, Senior Planner <br /> Ellen Clark, Planning Manager <br /> Gerry Beaudin, Community Development Director <br /> P19-0112 and P19-0113, 455 Sycamore Road Planning Commission <br /> 6 of 6 <br />rasts and accents should <br /> be used judiciously. The color of roof materials should also be earth tones and should <br /> be non-reflective. <br /> Staff Analysis: The building materials and colors schemes for the proposed project are <br /> appropriate. The exterior walls of the existing residence and detached garage are light <br /> olive-green stucco and the roof is clad with charcoal composition shingles. The colors <br /> and materials of the proposed addition will match those of the existing detached garage. <br /> Staff believes that the proposed project is well-designed and is consistent with the NSSP <br /> guidelines. <br /> ALTERNATIVES <br /> As outlined in the above analysis staff believes the addition, as proposed and conditioned, <br /> would be compatible with the design of the structures in the vicinity and not create adverse <br /> impacts, and recommends the Planning Commission approve the project as proposed and <br /> conditioned. However, alternatives to the proposal that could be considered by the Planning <br /> Commission include: <br /> 1. Denial of the application, therefore not allowing the proposed addition; or <br /> 2. Approval of the application with a modified layout, design, etc. <br /> SUMMARY OF PROS/CONS OF PROJECT <br /> PROS CONS <br /> The proposal is generally consistent with the The project would increase the amount of <br /> General Plan, Specific Plan, and closest building area on the property; however, <br /> zoning designation based on the lot area. there are no adverse impacts. <br /> The addition is screened from public <br /> right-of-way and most neighboring properties. <br /> The CUP process allows the property owner <br /> to secure approval of an addition without a <br /> longer PUD process. <br /> P19-0112 and P19-0113, 455 Sycamore Road Planning Commission <br /> 5 of 6 <br />ees and landscaping on- and <br /> off-site. <br /> North Sycamore Specific Plan Design Guidelines <br /> Since the subject property is in the NSSP area, the NSSP area standards and guidelines will <br /> also apply to the proposed project. <br /> P19-0112 and P19-0113, 455 Sycamore Road Planning Commission <br /> 4 of 6 <br />