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Neighbor urges limits on Tudor Circle two‑story addition; Planning Commission approves plan
Summary
The Thousand Oaks Planning Commission unanimously approved a precise plan of design to add a first‑ and second‑story addition at 719 Tudor Circle despite neighbor concerns about increased height, massing and privacy. Staff said the project meets R‑1 development standards and is CEQA exempt.
The Thousand Oaks Planning Commission on June 8 approved Precise Plan of Design PPD2026‑70003, allowing a 982‑square‑foot first‑floor addition and a 775‑square‑foot second‑story addition to an existing single‑family home at 719 Tudor Circle.
Community development technician Matthew Mateo presented the application, saying the project would increase the home’s height from about 11 feet 8 inches to 22 feet and expand a one‑story ranch‑style residence (existing living area reported as 956 sq ft plus a 360 sq ft garage) to a four‑bedroom, three‑bath home. Mateo told commissioners the addition is recessed toward the rear, includes no side‑facing windows to reduce privacy impacts, and complies with R‑1 zone development standards; staff recommended approval and concluded the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301 (additions to existing structures).
At public comment, neighboring property owner Tara Konrath said the addition would “nearly triple” the original home’s size and “fundamentally change the character of the structure,” raising concerns about view obstruction, increased massing and loss of privacy from elevated windows. Konrath asked the commission either to deny the project or require substantial reductions to the second story to better protect adjacent homeowners’ privacy.
Mateo responded that he and the applicant met before submittal and that staff found examples of two‑story homes in the neighborhood; he said the city’s code does not prohibit second‑story additions in the area. Applicant Kevin Tohill said the design retained the existing ranch character, placed two‑story elements centrally and recessed them from the front to reduce visual impact.
Commissioners questioned the existing building area and whether formal neighbor comments had been filed; staff confirmed the primary living area is 956 sq ft (not including the garage) and that there was one phone inquiry but no formal written opposition. Commissioner Lanson moved to approve the PPD and to find the project CEQA exempt under Section 15301(e)(2); the motion carried 5–0.
The resolution approving PPD2026‑70003 includes the conditions in the staff report. Any aggrieved party may file an appeal with the Community Development Department within 10 days of the decision.
