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File #: 26-14790    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearings Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 1/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Subject: Consider 1) a Hillside Exception for grading on slopes exceeding 30% in order to create several flat yard areas, 2) an R-1 Exception for garage design, 3) a Design Review Permit for a new two-story residence with second-story side setbacks of less than 15 feet and a second to first floor area ratio exceeding 66%, 4) a Minor Residential Permit for a balcony, and 5) a Tree Removal Permit for the removal and replacement of five Protected native oak trees (ranging in size between 12-inches DBH to 18-inches DBH) to allow the creation of the flat yard areas. (Application No(s).: EXC-2025-007, EXC-2025-008, R-2024-029, RM-2024-028, TR-2024-043; Applicant(s): David Kuoppamaki; Location: 22068 San Fernando Court; APN(s): 357 12 012).
Sponsors: Kirsten Squarcia
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. 1 - EXC-2025-007 - Draft Resolution (Hillside Exception).pdf, 3. 2 - EXC-2025-008 - Draft Resolution (R1 Exception).pdf, 4. 3 - R-2024-029 - Draft Resolution (Design Review).pdf, 5. 4 - RM-2024-028 - Draft Resolution (Minor Residential).pdf, 6. 5 - TR-2024-043 - Draft Resolution (Tree Removal).pdf, 7. 6 - Site Plan.pdf

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Subject:  Consider 1) a Hillside Exception for grading on slopes exceeding 30% in order to create several flat yard areas, 2) an R-1 Exception for garage design, 3) a Design Review Permit for a new two-story residence with second-story side setbacks of less than 15 feet and a second to first floor area ratio exceeding 66%, 4) a Minor Residential Permit for a balcony, and 5) a Tree Removal Permit for the removal and replacement of five Protected native oak trees (ranging in size between 12-inches DBH to 18-inches DBH) to allow the creation of the flat yard areas. (Application No(s).: EXC-2025-007, EXC-2025-008, R-2024-029, RM-2024-028, TR-2024-043; Applicant(s): David Kuoppamaki; Location: 22068 San Fernando Court; APN(s): 357 12 012).

 

Recommended Action

That the Planning Commission:

a.                     Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

b.                     Conditionally approve R-2024-029, EXC-2025-007, and TR-2024-043; and

c.                     Approve EXC-2025-008 and RM-2024-028, based on the Draft Resolutions.