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Commission approves special‑structures permit for large basement and sunken tennis court at 236 Camino Al Lago
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a special structures permit to allow a basement that extends beyond the first‑floor footprint and closely spaced retaining walls forming a sunken tennis court at 236 Camino Al Lago; applicant said the design minimizes above‑grade impacts and preserves perimeter trees.
The Atherton Planning Commission on July 23 approved a special structures permit for 236 Camino Al Lago to allow a basement that extends beyond the first‑floor footprint and tightly spaced retaining walls needed for a sunken tennis court and court curbing.
Town planner Brittany Bennix told the commission the project’s basement would extend approximately 415 square feet beyond the first‑floor perimeter (within the allowable special‑structures review), and the proposed retaining walls would be closer than the separation standards in AMC section 17.46xx because the walls are low curbs under 3 feet to preserve tree protection zones. Staff concluded the elements are generally below…
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