HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Ord 1991-10-15
ORDINANCE NO. 377 N.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TIBURON AMPLIFYING AND SUPPLEMENTING
THE PROVISIONS OF THE TIBURON ZONING ORDINANCE
WITH RESPECT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #20 BY
ADOPTION OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon as follows:
Section I.Findin2s.
1. The Town of Tiburon has received an application from Irving and Varda
Rabin for a Precise Development Plan for the development of 32.44 acres
of land between Paradise Drive and Hacienda Drive, commonly known as
3825 Paradise Drive (Assessor Parcel No's 039-021-08, 09, 10, 11, and 12).
2. The Precise Development Plan application consists of the written text and
maps contained in the document entitled "Rabin Precise Development
Plan" revised and date-stamped September 5, 1991.
3. The Planning Commission has held duly noticed public hearings on
August 28, 1991, September 11, 1991, and September 18, 1991, for the
purpose of reviewing the application and receiving comments and
recommendations from the public. The Planning Commission has
forwarded its recommendation for approval to the Council in the form of
Resolution No. 91-21.
4. The Town Council has held a duly noticed public hearing on October 1,
1991, and has heard public testimony and has considered the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
5. The Planning Commission and Town Council have found that the project,
as conditioned, is consistent with the General Plan of the Town of Tiburon,
is in conformance with the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance, and is categorically
exempt from CEQA.
Section 2.
Adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Tiburon Town Council does adopt the Rabin
Precise Development Plan as attached, subject to the following modifications and
conditions:
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GENERAL
1. The provisions of this Precise Development Plan are intended to
supplement and amplify provisions of Section 2.07 of the Tiburon Zoning
Ordinance (Residential Planned Development Zone), specifically for this
property. Unless otherwise indicated in this application or approval,
provisions of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance shall apply to the property.
2. The Precise Plan text dated 9/5/91 is modified as follows:
a. P. 1, references to the square footage of the property in paragraphs
(a) and (c) shall be changed from 31.58 to 32.44 to reflect survey
information. Also in paragraph (a), the word "facilities" shall be
added after the word "cooking".
b. P. 4, paragraph 2(e) regarding trails shall be changed to read
"Trails: A pedestrian easement is being provided across Assessor
Parcel 039-021-07 to connect the Town's open space property to
Paradise Drive".
ACCESS
3. All vehicular access to the property over improved roadway shall be from
Paradise Drive, utilizing the existing driveway route. If required by the
Fire Marshal, an unpaved, gated, roadway to be used for emergency
purposes only, shall connect the. Rabin property to the existing Hacienda
fire road. No other improved roadways of any kind shall be permitted
without an amendment of this Plan.
4. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new residence, the
owner shall grant to the Town of Tiburon a 10 foot wide public pedestrian
access easement across Assessor Parcel 039-021-07. Owner shall cause to
be prepared the appropriate documents for such grant of easement. The
easement will provide a connecting link between the Tiburon Ridge and
Paradise Drive. The final route shall be approved by the Town Council,
and shall be demonstrated to be walkable to the satisfaction of the
Planning Department. As an alternative to granting an easement, the
owner may otTer to grant ownership of the 10 foot wide strip to the Town,
if agreed to by the Council.
USE
5. This Precise Development Plan approves zoning for one single family
residence and accessory structures on approximately 32.44 acres at 3825
Paradise Drive. The following building envelopes and structures are
approved:
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a. A primary building envelope for a single family residence and
garage; height limit of 28 feet; overlapping the foundation of the
previous residence on the site.
b. A secondary building envelope for one unli2hted tennis court;
envelope height limit of 12 feet above finished grade.
c. A secondary building envelope around the existing dome unit,
hereby approved as a guest house without cooking facilities; 15 foot
height envelope limit.
d. A secondary building envelope around the existing garage, which is
currently buried on three sides; height limit of 15 feet. The
envelope is approved for garage/storage use only. This structure
shall not be enlarged or further exposed to view without approval
by the Planning Commission.
e. A secondary building envelope around the three existing water tanks
located near the ridgetop; height limit of 19 feet. The envelope is
approved for the three water tanks only. No additional capacity
shall be permitted and the tanks shall be screened by vegetation at
all times.
f. A secondary building envelope around the proposed swimming pool;
height limit not to exceed 8 feet. The envelope is approved for a
swimming pool, pool fence, and possible pool house.
g. There are two other structures existing on-site, a small open dome
approved as a play structure; and a wooden shed, approved for
storage only. These structures may be maintained in good repair,
but may not be enlarged or their use altered without approval by
the Planning Commission.
6. Existing open wire property line fencing may be maintained and repaired
as necessary. Fencing shall not exceed six feet in height and should
provide occasional openings. for movement of wildlife.
7. The existing capacity of the water pump located near Paradise Drive on
Assessor Parcel 039-021-07 shall not be increased without prior approval
by the Planning Commission.
OTHER
8. Any future subdivision of the property shall require an amendment to this
Precise Development Plan and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
and shall encompass the "master planning" of the entire property.
Piecemeal subdivision of the property is to be avoided. EtTects of future
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subdivision on the spring used to irrigate the property shall be addressed
in any EIR).
9. Property owner shall take all necessary steps to ensure that future Marin
County Assessor Parcel Maps depict the property as a single entity and
not as five separate parcels, and' shall initiate proceedings to annex
Assessor Parcel 039-021-07 to the Town of Tiburon.
10. Owner shall obtain Site Plan and Architectural Review approval for the
three existing water tanks located near the ridge. If approved, owner shall
also obtain building permits pursuant to Section 301 of the 1988 Uniform
Building Code. The tanks shall be maintained in good condition and shall
be kept painted dark brown or dark green (unless otherwise approved by
the Board) in order to be as visually insignificant as possible.
11. Prior to their construction, all proposed structures shall receive Site Plan
and Architectural Review approval from the Town. Plans submitted shall
provide' details of proposed f~nces, retaining walls, drainage ditches.
12. Hours of construction shall be as regulat.ed by Chapter 13 of the Tiburon
Town Code.
13. Alteration and removal of trees, other than as approved herein or through
Site Plan and Architectural Review, shall be regulated by Chapter 15 of
the Town Code, or its successor sections.
INFRASTRUCTURE
14. In implementing the Precise Plan approval, owner shall satisfy the
requirements of the Town Engineer, Tiburon Fire Protection District, and
Marin Municipal Water District.
15. Prior to issuance of building permits, owner shall satisfy all requirements
of the Town Engineer and Tiburon Fire Protection. District with respect to
the driveway. Letters attesting that the' driveway improvements are
satisfactory shall be provided to the Building Division prior to issuance of
building permits..
16. All utilities reasonably related to the project shall be undergrounded in
accordance with Town regulations.
17. Sanitary sewer service shall .be provided as set forth in the conditions of
Marin County LAFCO Resolution No. 91~12, attached as Exhibit 1. If
such sanitary sewer service is not feasible for the single residence approved
herein, then all applicable State, Town, and Marin County regulations
concerning the installation of an individual septic system shall apply.
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18. This Precise Development Plan, if unexercised within 24 months following
its etTective date, shall be subject to revocation by the Town.
Section 3.
Severa bility.
If any portion of this Ordinance is struck down by court action, all other
portions will remain in etTect.
Section 4.
EtTective Date.
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This Ordinance is .to take etTect and be in force at the expiration of thirty
(30) days from and after its passage, and before the expiration of fifteen (15)
days after its passage, the same, or its legally. required equivalent, shall be
published with the names of the members voting for and against the same at
least once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the Town of
Tiburon. .
PASSED AND ADOPTED ata regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Tiburon on October 15, 1991, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coxhead, Friedman, Kuhn,
Thayer
None
Logan
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
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THERESE M. HE SSY, T CLERK
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