Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Zoning administrator approves design review at 111 Buckingham Drive after neighbors raise privacy and lighting concerns
Summary
Los Altos zoning administrator Stephanie Williams approved a design review Feb. 4 for a new 3,513 sq ft house at 111 Buckingham Drive. Neighbors said they did not receive plan mailings and raised concerns about an attached ADU, nighttime lighting, and privacy; staff said ADU review is ministerial and required light shielding will be enforced at building permit.
Zoning Administrator Stephanie Williams approved a design review Feb. 4 for work at 111 Buckingham Drive in Los Altos, clearing the way for demolition of the existing two‑story house and construction of a new 3,513‑square‑foot two‑story home with an attached garage and an accessory dwelling unit.
Planner Sumara presented the project to the hearing, saying the site is a 10,080‑square‑foot lot and that ‘‘the project is consistent with the single family residential design guidelines and complies with all applicable requirements of the Los Altos municipal code and general plan.’’ Sumara told the administrator that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15303 and that required noticing had been…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
