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Planning commission approves new 7,209‑square‑foot home at 1958 Smoky Ridge with protected‑tree conditions

5341957 · July 8, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission voted 3‑0 to approve a precise plan of design and a protected tree permit for a new two‑story residence at 1958 Smoky Ridge Avenue. The project increases the dwelling’s floor area by 205% and includes limited encroachment into the protected zones of four coast live oaks.

The Thousand Oaks Planning Commission on July 7 approved a precise plan of design (PPD 2024‑731) and a protected tree permit (PTP 2025‑70010) for a new residence at 1958 Smoky Ridge Avenue, adopting findings that the project is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines section 15303(a) for new construction of small structures.

Staff described the proposal as demolition of an existing 4,078‑square‑foot two‑story house, pool and 708‑square‑foot garage and construction of a new two‑story residence with approximately 7,209 square feet of living area and an attached 1,151‑square‑foot, four‑car garage. Senior Planner Ian Holt told commissioners the project totals approximately 8,360 gross square feet including garage…

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