TO: Chair and Hillside Building Committee
FROM: Paul Michaud, Senior Planner
DATE: March 8, 2017
CONTACT:
Staff Contact
Paul Michaud, 480-348-3574
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Consideration of an application for an attached guest house addition, additional livable area in the lower-level of main home, and modification of exterior color/materials
Combined Review for Diamond/Chanittis Residence - 5637 N Superstition Lane, Casa 8
Request:
The owner of the property located at 5637 N Superstition Lane has submitted an application to construct a guest addition on the west side of the existing home currently under renovation, add livable area, and update the landscaping/materials/lighting previously approved on the property.
Location:
The property is located within the Sanctuary Resort Special Use Permit. The subject site is commonly referred to as a Casa, which functions as an R-43 hillside single-family lot in terms of processing renovations. This lot is located south of McDonald Drive, generally at the 56th Street alignment.
Past Approvals:
The Hillside Building Committee approved various room additions to the existing home, including renovations in and over the existing pool area on November 12, 2015. A guest house was contemplated during the concept review, but postponed by the applicant to evaluate its location later. The building permit for these renovations was issued on March 17, 2016. The Hillside Chairperson approved modifications to the garage, including a reduction of size and relocation of the garage doors, along with some window changes and deck modifications on August 12, 2016. The renovations are still in progress.
Disturbance and Floor Area Ratio
The proposed disturbance area of 43.6-percent (23,202 square feet) is less than the lawful non-conforming disturbance area from original pre-development natural grade of 56.4-percent (30,034 square feet). As such, the proposed application is in compliance on disturbed area. The lawful non...
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