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TO: CdA O UPERVISORS ,
FROM
a DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY' DEVEI,,CP€+i NT
DATE: August 17, 1999
SUBJECT: Continued Hearing on An Appeal Piked by Helen a Cecil Coppla, Mariano
Do ale and Lisp. Roberts, et al, of County Planning Commission Approval
of a DevelopmAnt Plan Application (File DP 83 4) for Single Family
Residence on a Substandard Lot in the East Richmond Heights area
( girth B raga - Applicant Owner)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR R co ' AT O ( ) & BACKGROUND JUSTIFICATION
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Adopt a motion approving Option A actions listed in the May 2S,
1999 staff report to the Boar: declaring intent to deny the
appeals, and continue the matter to allow for preparation of
findings, except that the action is limited to Elle DP983€ 04 .
None
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This matter concerns a continue hearing on an appeal of a Counter
Planning Commission decision to approve a development plass
application (County Mile DP983004) to aglow construction of a two-
story residence on a vacant parcel fronting on the east side of
Kensington Avenue in the East Richmond Heights area.
CONTINUED ON ATTAC T; YES SIGNATURE
RECOMUMNDATiaR OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION F BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURES) :
;ACTION OF BOARD ON Au a=t-11"A 9 99_-__ APPROVED AS R Ct RM
SES THE ATTACHED ADDENDUM FOR BOARD ACTION
OTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
XX UNANIMOUS (ASSMUT ® - - m - TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF A
AYES. NOES:, — ACTION TAKEOR AND ENTERED ON THE
ABS ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN,
Contact: Bob Drake N925) 335-12141
Orifi. Community Development Department AT T Z S TED A gz�& 7 � "I
CM Hebert . Barragan PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
Edward Shaffer THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mariano Douale visa Roberts, et a! Y ADMINISTRATOR
OR
County Counsel �
By, DEPUTY
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Continued August 17, 1999 Hearing On
Appel of File #DP983004
East Richmond Heights area
This matter was initially heard by the Board on May 25, !999 . At
that time, the appeal was also being jointly considered with a
similar appeal of a Commission approval for development of a two-
story residence, proposed by the same applicant on an adjoining
lot, but fronting on Laurel Avenue, County bile D 98300 a After
taking testimony, Supervisor Gic a expressed concern about the
compatibility of the proposed residences relative to the existing
neighborhood, and suggested that the applicant reduce the volume
and mass of the proposed residences, and cork with the neighbors .
The Board then continued the hearing to j ly 27, 1999
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At the last Board bearing on guly 27, 1999 staff reported that :he
applicant and appellant were azole to resolve design issues for the
proposed residence on Laurel .venue (File DP983005) , and the Board
approved that project with revised conditions .
Staff also reported that the interested parties were still
reviewing design issues for the property on Kensington Avenue (File
DP983004) , At their requests the Board continued this tatter to
this date to allow additional time for the parties to try and
resolve this matter.
Subsequent to the July 27 hearing, staff has not received any new
information about the project .
In the absence of any evidence of a resolution of design issues by
the interested project for this site, staff continues to recommend
that. the Commission decision authorizing approval of a two-story
residence be sustained and that the appeal be denied.
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ADDENDUM TO ITEM D.7
August 17,, 1999 Agenda
On July 27, 1999, the Board of Supervisors continued to this date the hearing on the
appeal of Helier.and Cecil Coppla, et al, from the decision of the Contra Costa Co, my
Planning Commission on the application of Heberth Barragan(applicant and mer), for
a small lot review for a tiro-story single family residence. (#DP 98-3€04)East Richmond
1-IeightslK.ensington area.
The appeal on#DP 98-3005 was previously denied, and a modified approval was granted
on that application on July 27,1999 (See Board Order X9.5 on that date).
Supervisor Gioia advised the Board the,an agreement had been reached on# p 98-3004
to dismiss the appeal and approve as modified the Conditions of approval for the project
at 6459 Kensington Avenue. A letter dated August 17, 1999, ftom Ed Shaffer, attorney
for the applicant, identif=ies eight changes to the plans previously approved by the
Planning Co-mm ission= Supervisor Gioia roved that the Beard deny the appeal, and
approve the project with the modified Conditions of approval.
S,uncrvisor TiIkerna,seconded the,notion.
Supervisor Canciamilla inquired of Dennis Barry, Community Development Department
Director had the opportunity to review the agreement.
Dennis Barry responded he had, and requested concurrence from the Beard that the
modified Conditions discussed today, are in addition to the Conditions previously
imposed by the Planing Comrission.
Supervisor Gioia stated they were addidQual Conditions of Approval.
Supervisor Canciatnilla opened the public hearing, and NIL Dovale and Cecil Coppla
informed the Boar;they waived their rights to spew.
The public hearing was closed., and the Board'look the following action:
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the public hearing is CLOSED; the
appeals of Helen and Cecil Coppla, et al, from the decision of the Contra Costa County
Planning Corn fission on#Dp 98-3004 are DENTIED; the decision of the Contra Costa
County flat ing Cor fission,with the amended Conditions of.Approval is
F T€ S ANS CONDITIGTINS Off` OVAL. F D ULOPME rT 3004ffi9 PER
MMEQ S ° Abp .QYA ,
1. The proposed front elevation shall be similar to that shown on submitted plans
received April 1, 1998 by the Community Development Department. prior to
the issuance of a building permit, elevations and architectural design of the
building shall be subject to the final review and approval by the County
Zoning Administrator. The architectural details of the front elevation for
DP983003, DP983004 and DP983005 shall vary in terns of size, shape,
placement of windows, doors, and trim. An effort shall be made to vary
textures, building materials and colors to achieve a custom appearance of the
front elevation.
2. The County Building Inspection Department requirements for a licensed lard
survey and their building code regulations must be satisfied.
1 The roof gutter shall be collected in a. closed conduit and conveyed to storm
drainage facilities in the Laurel Avenue right-of-way.
° This application is subject to an initial application fee of$306.00 which was
paid. with the application submittal, plus time and material costs if the
application review expenses exceed 120%of the initial. fee. Any additional
fee due must be paid within 60 days of the permit effective date or prior to use
of the permit whichever occurs first. The fees include costs through permit
issuance plus five working days for file preparation. You may obtain current
casts by contacting the project planner. if you owe additional fees, a bill will
be seat to you shortly after permit issuance.
5. The upper rearyard deck shall be limited to a maxima depth of 3-feet.
6. Cons t r € estricti All construction activities shall be limited
i_ to the hours of 7.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and shall be
prohibited on state and federal holidays.
7. nevi e�d y ntplans °- prig to issuance of a building permit, the
applicant shall submit revised development plans to the Community
Development Department for review and approves of the Zoning
Administrator. The plans shall consist of site plan, Poor plan, building
elevations. The revised plans shall provide for a single car garage with
automated sectional garage door. The width of the garage shall be at Least 12-
2
feet, but not exceed 16-feet.
& Wood Facade - Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall
provide that one of the residences fronting on Kensington Avenue (either
#6453 or #6459 Kensington Avenue) will provide for a facade with wood
sidin&
_ — 9. hIedifsd �Q l�sin - Prior to issuance of a building pest, the applicant
shall submit site plans for the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator
to".
A. Pivot the roof from its event orientation running parallel to the street,
so that the roof peak parallels the two side property lees.
Be Move the entire house back four Feet into the lot (reducing the rear
setback from. 1.9 feet to the minimum 15-feet required reed
setback).
C. Eliminate the chimney.
D. Modify the front entry way by eliminating the exterior stairs and
adjusting architectural features (windows, columns) to soften the
appearance of front and left elevations as generally shown on the
revised site plan dated July 16, 1999 (except for the additional 4-foot
setback).
AD VIS ORY-NTTES
PLEASE NOTE ADVISORY NOTES ARE ATTACHED TO THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL BUT ARE NOT A PART OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL,,
ADVISORY NO'T'ES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTFORMING THE
APPLICANI OF ADDITIONAL ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS ENTS THAT MUST BE MET
T ORDER TO .PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT.
A. Additional requirements may be imposed by the Fire District, the Health Department
and the Building Inspection Department. It is advisable to check with these
departments prig to requesting a building permit or proceeding with the prqJeet.
B. The Building Inspection Department will require two sets of building playas which
must be stamped by the Community Development Department and by the Sanitary
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District or, if the site is not within a Sanity District, by the County Health.
Department.
C. The project is subject to payment of park dedication fees at the time tat building
pets are issued.
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., j hn Gioia, County apervisor
County of Contra Costa
Re: Appeal of DP 98-3004 ( arragan pause)
Proposed Design Changes
Honorable Supervisor Gioia:
On July 27dh the board of Supervisors held a continued hearing-on the proposa `•oy
a erberth 3Baarragan to build two ,~souses in East Ricb: and Heights. The Alarming Con' "ssion's
decision to approve both small-lot infill pe its was appealeda Tl e hoard approved one ofthe
houses, but continued the hearing or.the second house ( x'98®3004) to August 17', You
directed the applavarat to consider ways to achieve three goals. (-0 reduce the apparent volume
and amass of the house as viewed mornKensington Avenue; (2) foster an interesting and varied
streetscape along the block face; and(3) softer,the house's effect on its neighbors.
Design Changes for 6459 Kensington Avenue
This house has been designed with substantial detailing. The plan as approved by the
Planning Co fission reduced the garage width to only one car, leaving more of the facade
available for architectural relief: ?'fir. Barragan believes that its design will provide an
outstanding addition: to the quality of the neighborhood. _Please este that the structure already is
set back substantially f20 feet to the garage and 43 feet to the main body of the:souse).
In response to your suggestions.Mir. Barragan naw agrees to the fo lowing additional
desig-n changes from the plan approved by the Planning Commission (sed also attached inenbo
from architect Alan n fish and new rendering of f�`ont and right side elevations):
lunate one bedroom, leavirig only three bedrooms ire the house.
2. Push back the second floor tont facade on the right side approximately six feet
past the first floor living room, and add another roof segment. This creates a total
of six different wall planes facing Kensington Avenue at varying depths, anal
allows for a multitude of roof lines to provide depth and.detailing.
3, Reduce the total area of the house to 1,900 square feet froni its size of
approx1mately 2,000 square feet as originally proposed.
B01740021166007-4,
Mr. U�i Gioia
August 17, 1999
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4. Reverse the footprint of the house, placing the recessed entry and iront yard next
to the neighbors at 1540 Laurel Avenue and the garage on'ine opposite side. 1-his
change will add another 8-14 feet of open pace next to the neighbors and increase
light and view clearances for their side windows. (The one-car garage of this
house and. the garage at,453 Kensington stili will be 28 feet apart.)
5. Dove the entire house back an extra five feet. This will provide three bene ts:
a. The neighbors at 154€ Laurel Avenue will have Tnore light and better
views from tDeir living rooms: side window, plus more privacy by
increasing separation corn the new'house.
b. It will create a staggered streetscape along the three acuses at 6453 and
6459 Kensington and 1540 Laurel, increasing the variety of the block.
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bt reducestDe apparent size of the Douse(especially since the lot slopes
dow-r sligltly array ftom the street).
6. Give the 1house a different looking D'pped roof', compared with the gabble roof or,
the new Nouse next door at 6453 Kensington avenue
7. than
{ytten the peak by using a.Dipped.roof, reducing the height oft$he Souse by more
ne 5bot.
8. Elirninate the chi ey, removiing a feature visiblie to the Neighbors.
Thank you for your. assistance facilitating discussions with neighbors and negotiating
cormpro-mise designs for? r. arrag 's houses. We trust you will fid the current pian for
6459 Kensington avenue acceptably for approval today. I will be available at she "b:€ 0 p.m.
Board :~gearing today to answer any questmns.
Very truly yours,
NOBS &NORRI , C.
. v Edward L. Shaffer
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cc: Herberth Barragan, applicant
Alan. �,ng ish, architect
a anglish
Memo �r
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Kensington
from.a Al English AIA 925 820-2242
mailed Hand Delivered
Commenza
It is not easy to onsets aict of veriaticns to a house, wells and
r-cof lir° hr; it sits on ar Ali loan Cependirg on vvhc 9c-0U tali
too its very subjective rnatter or what is a box cr how you
deal with i .
I have introduced another roof level over the living r0cm which
also caseates another wail =fare. Fron, the front we will have six
( ) wall Please,
1 . front of time garage,
2. �ncnt of the entry roof,
:-,:. front of the master br .,
4. bay projecucr ( incr Lbut visible),
. ,Fn nt of the living rccnn,
S. -I rcrt of the fr rbe over the living, r-ccM.
All these well planes creates -c r veriaticns as Weil,
I would, bei you mere is ric other house in this a^./bole
neighborhood hood that has teat many wall planes and _nsd € €cn set
beck as far as this house does.
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Also, the mouse to Che left is going to be CLIC ( ti;is hic°use to
be wood) and it has a gabroof, not nipped as this one s -- 3a
are no= ide tic €.
am evoiding puttingin windows n the saccrdflccr sides to
.-roteat the i:Drwacy of th'e adjdrina�: ichbcr . `hi f,dic add to
boxy appearance but its only vistible to the are neighbor and
nc different Cher r-rany homes the Gree.
truest that this ; ifir-in is acceptable. '=.f °ht's- is Stili
.an ern i vviil need, to identify what he concern, is So ; -car
address it specifically. At this pcirt tt-Iis house is far superior
then 99 percent cf the houses it i a mile radius.
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