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Architectural board approves conceptual design for 275 Jocelyn Lane, asks for trees and lighting protections
Summary
The Woodside Architectural and Site Review Board approved the conceptual design for a major redevelopment at 275 Jocelyn Lane and required the project return for formal design review, urging the applicant to preserve a central grove of trees, minimize exterior lighting and provide story poles and materials.
The Woodside Architectural and Site Review Board on June 15 approved the conceptual design for a redevelopment at 275 Jocelyn Lane and directed the applicant to return for formal design review with additional materials and story poles.
Staff member Sarah opened the public hearing by describing the project as a demolition of an existing single-family residence and accessory structures and the construction of a new main residence, a detached garage, two accessory dwelling units (one detached and one guest pavilion ADU), a swimming pool and other site improvements on an approximately 8.5-acre parcel in the SCP-5 zoning district. "The project includes the demolition of an existing single-family residence as well as accessory structures and swimming pool," Sarah said during her introduction.
The applicant team described the design intent and site constraints. "My name is Peter Mason. I'm with Mason Architects. I'm serving as the local architect to assist the international architect of Kengo Kuma," said Peter Mason, who led the project presentation. Ownership representative Will Panzner said he was "very excited about this project" and described the site as a "beautiful piece of land." Construction manager Kyle Edwards said the team will seek to conduct construction operations with minimal community impact.
The project team showed siting plans that place the new main residence roughly where the existing house stands. The parcel includes several areas of steep terrain, with portions of the site reaching approximately 35% slope; staff said the proposed main residence would have a highest point of about 26.9 feet and that detached accessory structures would be under the 17-foot maximum. The presentation also noted six significant trees in the project vicinity proposed for removal and a layered landscape strategy to screen the house and protect views.
Board members praised the materials and design as appropriate to Woodside's character but emphasized tree preservation and low-impact lighting. A board member who visited the site said preserving the central grove marked on the plans "is critical to this project," and members asked the applicant to refine siting and landscape details to save additional trees where feasible. Staff advised that story poles and detailed material and lighting plans could be provided at the formal stage.
After discussion, a motion to approve the conceptual design and require the project return to the ASBRB for formal design review carried on a voice vote. Chair Lindsey and Member Sullivan verbally recorded "yes" during the vote; the motion included the board's recommendation that the applicant attempt further tree preservation, provide minimal, shielded downward-facing lighting, and install story poles before final review.
Staff told the applicant they would receive a letter within days outlining the board's feedback and next steps. The item will return to the board for formal design review with story poles, material samples and refined landscape/tree-protection measures.
