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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2001-04-04 (2) -_7 /-- RESOLUTION NO. 18-2001 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON DENYING AN APPEAL BY JOHN MEDRICKY AND STEVE BENDINELLI OF THE APPRO V AL OF SITE PLAN AND ARClllTECTURAL REVIEW FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 757 HAWTHORNE DRIVE WHEREAS, on February 1, 2001, the Design Review Board held a public hearing to consider the approval of a Site Plan and Architectural Review application for construction of a new single-family dwelling on property located at 757 Hawthorne Drive, proposed by Gustavo and Dee Ann Ezcurra; and WHEREAS, after receiving public testimony, including concerns raised by neighboring property owners regarding potential visual and view impacts which could be caused by the proposed addition, the Board determined that the proposed construction would have not have a significant impact on the views from the nearby homes at 735 and 740 Hilary Drive, would not create mass and bulk that would result in significant visual impacts for the home at 740 Hilary Drive, and would be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the Design Review Board found that the proposed project was consistent with the guidelines for Site Plan and Architectural Review applications, and consistent with the ~ Tiburon Hillside Design Guidelines, and approved (by a vote of 4-1) the Site Plan and Architectural Review application for this property; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2001, John Medricky and Steve Bendinelli, ("Appellants"), owner of the nearby properties at 740 and 735 Hilary Drive, respectively, filed an appeal of the Board's decision to approve this application; and WHEREAS, on March 21,2001, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon held a duly- noticed public hearing on the appeal; during which public testimony was heard regarding the extent of the proposed construction and the potential impacts which could be caused by the proposed project; and WHEREAS, after hearing all testimony and reviewing all documents in the record, the Town Council found that: 1) the amount of the view from the ceremonial rooms of the house at 735 Hilary Drive which would be blocked by the proposed construction would be minimal, and is currently partially blocked by existing trees; 2) the proposed construction would not result in mass and bulk that would create a significant visual impact for the house at 740 Hilary Drive; 3) the proposed construction would be consistent with the character of the surrounding neighborhood; and 4) the Design Review Board correctly applied the guidelines for Site Plan and Architectural Review applications and the Tiburon Hillside Design Guidelines in reviewing and approving this request; and -- Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 18-2001 410412001 1 oJ . /' ?""' r--. ,-.... WHEREAS, based on the above findings, the Council determined to deny the appeal by the Appellants and uphold the Design Review Board's approval of the project (a vote 00-2). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon memorializes that the appeal of John Medricky and Steve Bendinelli was denied on March 21,2001, as set forth in this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council on April 4, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Slavitz, Matthews, Thompson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bach, Gram ANDREW THO 0 TOWN OF TffiURON ATTEST: ~. DIANE CRANE IACOPI, T~ CLERK Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 18-2001 410412001 2