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Planning commission approves 7,050-square-foot home at 1 Storm Hill with condition to limit tree heights
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a site-plan review for a new 7,050-square-foot residence at 1 Storm Hill, conditioning approval on landscaping that will not exceed the roof ridgeline to protect neighbors' views. The project is subject to recording of lot-line adjustments before permits.
The Planning Commission approved a site-plan review for 1 Storm Hill on a motion that added a landscaping condition intended to preserve nearby residents' views. Staff told commissioners the project proposes a 7,050-square-foot residence with a basement, attached three-car garage, swimming pool and detached ADU and conforms to the RAS-2 zone’s lot-coverage and height standards.
“This item before you this evening is zoning case 26 dash 2, which is a request for site plan review to construct a new residence with basement and attached 3 car garage, a swimming pool spa, non exempt grading and other site improvements,” staff said during the presentation. Staff also explained the application cannot receive permits until the applicants finalize and record lot-line adjustments with the county; staff recommended approval subject to that recording. Staff noted the project was determined to be exempt from CEQA.
Applicant Storm Bird, who identified themself as the property owner and said the family has owned the parcel for 70 years, thanked staff and said the design aims to be “harmonious” with neighbors. A nearby resident praised staff’s response on landscaping and asked that the stable shown on the plan be considered in future reviews; the resident warned that some proposed tree species — sweet orange and olive — can reach mature heights that may obscure views.
Commissioners generally praised the design as fitting the lot and compliant with city guidelines. One commissioner moved to approve resolution number 202607 with added language mandating that landscaping not exceed the roof ridgeline; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call. The commission’s approval is contingent on the recording of the required lot-line adjustments before permits are issued.
The decision ends local review for the current site plan; any subsequent development on the other subdivided lots will require separate review and likely further field trips and hearings, staff said. The project will advance to permitting after the county records the engineering documents and adjusted parcel lines.
