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Ross ADR debates pool and landscape-structure setbacks; staff may propose 10‑foot exception with screening
Summary
The ADR discussed zoning text amendments to allow objective exceptions for pools and landscape features. Members debated a prospective 10‑foot setback plus mandatory screening, cubic‑yard/design‑review triggers, and special rules for hillside or narrow lots, then asked staff to draft language for a ministerial process.
The Town of Ross Advisory Design Review committee spent the latter portion of its Nov. 18 meeting discussing proposed zoning-text amendments to address setbacks for pools and other landscape features.
Staff presented an example from Woodside and said the goal would be to convert some variance requests into a predictable exception or administrative, ministerial process. Staff framed two options: codify a new setback standard in the zoning districts or create an exception that would be processed administratively but still require objective criteria and design review…
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