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To: |
Hillside Building Committee |
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From: |
Hugo Vasquez; Hillside Development Administrator |
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Date: |
September 9th, 2020 |
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Subject: |
Combined Review for a remodel, deck and patio expansion, and landscape improvements at 7819 N Mohave Road (APN 169-03-058). |
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Narrative: |
The proposed project shall remodel, add to the existing structure, and infilling the rear deck. The new project has an application date of July 1st, 2020 and will be reviewed under the 2018 Hillside Development Regulations. |
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Lot Data |
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1. |
Area of Lot |
1.848 ac or 80,491 ft² |
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2. |
Area Under Roof |
10,438 ft² |
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3. |
Floor Area Ratio |
12.97% |
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4. |
Building Site Slope |
15.79% |
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Allowable Disturbed Area |
25,147 ft² (31.24%) |
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Existing Net Disturbed Area |
24,128 ft² (29.98%) |
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Proposed Net Disturbed Area |
24,372 ft² (30.28%) |
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8. |
Maximum Building Height |
20 ft - 6 in |
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9. |
Overall Height |
39 ft - 10.75 in |
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10. |
Volume of Cut/Fill |
0 yd³ |
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11. |
Hillside Assurance |
$0 |
Background
The property contains an existing 8,200 ft2 residence constructed in 1990.
Remodel
The proposed project shall include an interior remodel, infilling the rear deck, and an updated entryway. A non-conforming structure located east of the residence shall be demolished.
Pool
No changes to the pool are proposed.
Building Materials
The proposed building materials shall include tan stucco finishes (SW7639, Ethereal Mood, LRV 38) and a natural stone veneer (LRV 44) at the front entry. Metal railings, fences, and fascia shall be dark gray (Benjamin Moore #1631, Midnight Oil, LRV 6). Aluminum window and door frames shall be black ((LRV 23). Window sill accents shall be tan concrete (LRV 42). Eaves and patios shall be white oak (LRV 32). All extensively used materials shall have an LRV of 38 or less.
Hardscape
The driveway and modified auto court shall use existing pavers (LRV 22). Natural stone tile with varying LRVs (28-45) are proposed for the entry walkway, read deck and, patio.
Building Lighting
Newly proposed building lighting shall be provided eight (8) customized wall sconces (600 lumens actual / 750 lumens allowable). The applicant has noted that wall sconces shall receive an LED retrofit through a custom order. Existing recessed can lights shall remain in place. All light sources shall have a maximum color temperature of 3000K.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting is specified as thirty-four (34) path lights (90 lumens actual / 250 lumens allowable), twenty (20) step lights (78 lumens actual / 250 lumens allowable), and eight (8) up lights (90 lumens actual / 150 lumens allowable). All light sources shall have a maximum color temperature of 2700K.
Landscaping
Artificial turf is proposed in the driveway are between the main entry and the guesthouse. Proposed site vegetation is provided on the table below:
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Trees |
Shrubs |
Accents/Cactus |
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Guava |
Red Fairy Duster (D) |
Whale’s Tongue Agave |
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Nagami |
Black Dalea (D) |
Blue Agave |
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Pink Oleander |
Turpentine Bush (D) |
Candelilla |
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Desert Museum Palo Verde |
Chuparosa (D) |
Gopher Plant |
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Shrubs |
Mexican Honeysuckle (D) |
White Iceberg Rose |
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Blue hibiscus |
Cape Plumbago (D) |
Cape Aloe (D) |
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Powis Castle Artemisia |
Upright Rosemary (D) |
Blue Elf Aloe (D) |
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Cast Iron Plan |
Chaparral Sage (D) |
Churee (D) |
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Natal Plum Boxwood Beauty |
Autumn Sage (D) |
Fire Barrel Cactus (D) |
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Natal Plum Green Carpet |
Mount Lemmon Marigold (D) |
Giant Hesperaloe (D) |
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Sour Orange Hedge |
Groundcovers |
Beavertail Prickly Pear (D) |
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Hop Bush |
Angelita Daisy |
Blue Glow Agave (D) |
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Green Spire Euonymus |
Germander |
Vines |
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Euryops Daisy |
Desert Marigold (D) |
Bougainvillea |
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Dwarf Yaupon Holly |
Damianita (D) |
Guava |
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Arabian Jasmine |
Sandpaper Verbena (D) |
Pink Trumpet Vine |
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Little Ollie Dwarf Ollie |
White Lantana (D) |
Tombstone Rose |
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Russian Sage |
Blackfoot Daisy (D) |
Star Jasmin Vine |
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Indian Hawthorne |
Pestemon Species (D) |
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Upright Rosemary |
Accents/Cactus |
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Coral Fountain |
Century Plant |
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Yellow Bells |
Twin Flower Agave |
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*Plants marked with (D) are locate the driveway area only.
Land Disturbance
A net disturbed area of 29.98% (24,128 ft2) currently exists on the lot and the building pad slope of 15.79% allows a disturbance of 31.24% (25,147 ft2) the lot. The applicant has proposed a net disturbed area of approximately 30.28% (24,372 ft2), which is less than the allowable disturbance.
Grading and Drainage
No grading and drainage improvements are proposed.
Sewer
The property has an existing connection to the Paradise Valley sewer system.
Hillside Safety Improvement Plan
The applicant is not required to submit a Hillside Safety Improvement Plan based on the scope of work.
Combined Plan Review
Should the Hillside Committee wish to approve this application, staff suggests the following stipulations:
1. Any changes to the Hillside-approved plans may result in delays in permit plan review and inspection processes. Any proposed changes should be reported to the Staff to determine compliance with Hillside Development Regulations. Changes may be subject to a Staff, Chair, or Committee review.
2. The Applicant shall submit a Construction Staging Plan to the Town per the Hillside Safety Improvement Measures and Process Manual for review and approval prior to being issued a building permit.
3. The Applicant shall submit a liability insurance policy for the proposed project in the amount of $2 million per occurrence and $5 million aggregate naming the Town of Paradise Valley as an additional insured prior to being issued a building permit.
4. All construction parking shall be located on the property as much as possible. Any offsite parking shall be confined to the adjacent streets along the immediate property frontage. All offsite parking shall be located on the same side of the street. No construction materials will be allowed to be stored on the Town’s right-of-way.
5. No final approval or certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all Hillside stipulations and all Town Code requirements are complied with, including, but not limited to, landscaping, fire flow, fire safety and all onsite and offsite improvements.
6. The limits of construction and proposed disturbed areas shall be clearly staked in the field, with visible roping, prior to demolition and during construction and shall conform to the approved individual site analysis plan. Photos of the staking shall be provided prior to issuance of a demolition and/or building permit.
7. Noise from construction that can be heard off-site, including, but not limited to, hydraulic ram hammers, equipment used to cut through rock, machinery with audible back-up warning devices, powered machinery, truck delivery and idling, constant and persistent hammering, shall comply with Article 8-10, Nuisance Noise, as set forth in the Town Code. Heavy Equipment and construction-related deliveries are generally limited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; no work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays. Exceptions include a one hour early start time in summer, time exceptions granted by the Town Manager, and construction not defined as Heavy Equipment or deliveries that can occur outside the 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, time frame.
8. Natural stone selections shall not exceed the maximum allowable LRV of 38. Care should be taken when selecting to ensure that the maximum LRV is not exceeded. Failure to comply with may result in delays obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.
9. A landscape as-built plan shall be provided by the landscape designer at the time of the Final Hillside inspection and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. See Stipulation #1 for more information.
10. Applicant shall provide formal documentation from wall sconce manufacturer or supplier validating the custom LED retrofit order. Documentation shall be provided to Staff prior to the issuance of a building permit.