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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 1992-09-02 (2) " RESOLUTION NO. 2879 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON DENYING AN APPEAL AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO DENY SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR 16 VENADO DRIVE (WEISHEIT) WHEREAS, on November 14, 1991, and February 13, June 11 and July 9, 1992, the Design Review Board ("DRB") held duly noticed public hearings to consider an application by Lawrence and Elizabeth Weisheit for a new residence at 16 Venado Drive along with three associated variances; and WHEREAS, after fully considering the application, all revisions proposed by the applicants and all other oral, written and documentary evidence submitted, the DRB denied the application without prejudice; and WHEREAS, the DRB's decision was appealed by the Weisheits in a timely manner; and " WHEREAS, the Town Council held a public hearing on August 19, 1992, at which public testimony and evidence were presented. After considering all testimony and evidence presented as well as the record from the DRB, the Council voted 4-1 to deny the appeal (Kuhn, Friedman, Thayer and Nygren - yes; Thompson. no). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon that the appeal from the decision of the DRB denying without prejudice site plan and architectural approval and three associated variances for 16 Venado Drive is denied and the DRB's decision affirmed based on the following findings: 1. Issues of view blockage and privacy infringement remain as a result of the specific design being proposed by the applicant. Specifically, the location of the house and the particular massing of the structure contribute to the view blockage impact of the project. The design and location of the angled windows and living room deck would affect the privacy of the Boorstyn residence. These impacts to the Boorstyn property could be further reduced in a different design. These issues are required to be addressed by Section 4.02.06(a) of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. ~ -1- " 2. The proposed landscape lighting, entry foyer skylights, garage windows, and deck lighting would cause an unnecessary amount of light pollution toward the Boorstyn residence. This impact could be further reduced in a different design. This issue is required to be addressed by Section 4.02.06(i) of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. 3. The project could more effectively apply the principles of the Hillside Design Guidelines to achieve the Guideline's goals of reducing effective visual bulk, reducing environmental impact, and preserving access to views. 4. Based on the current design, the necessary findings for the three variances (lot coverage, side yard and rear yard setbacks) cannot be made. However, on resubmittal the applicant is encouraged to pursue a rear yard setback to minimize view blockage to the Boorstyn residence. 5. If a new application is filed within one year of the date of this resolution, the Town will waive fifty percent (50%) of all applicable design review and variance fees. ~ PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on September 2, 1992, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Friedman, Nygren, Thompson, Thayer, Kuhn NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ALVIN R. KUHN, MAYOR Town of Tiburon ATTEST: CLERK ~ -2-