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Zoning administrator approves new two‑story house at 399 Hawthorne; one written comment noted
Summary
The zoning administrator approved a design‑review application for a new two‑story house at 399 Hawthorne; staff noted removal of two protected trees, preservation of six, an attached ADU to be ministerially permitted, and that one public comment was included in the packet but no speakers appeared at the hearing.
Stephanie Williams, Los Altos zoning administrator, approved a design‑review application on July 15 for a new two‑story home at 399 Hawthorne after a staff presentation and no in‑person public testimony.
Senior planner Britney Whitehill described the 10,044‑square‑foot lot project: demolition of an existing one‑story home and detached garage, construction of a new two‑story home with an attached ADU to be handled ministerially at the building‑permit stage, preservation of six on‑site trees and removal of two protected trees, and a landscape plan that includes three new trees and perimeter screening. Staff concluded the project complies with R1‑10 standards and the single‑family residential design guidelines and cited CEQA section 15303 for a categorical exemption.
Whitehill noted that one written public comment had been received and was included in the published packet. No speakers appeared at the hearing. Zoning Administrator Williams acknowledged the written comment, reiterated that temporary construction impacts are expected but no additional conditions beyond staff recommendations were necessary, approved the project subject to the staff report’s findings and conditions, and adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m.
