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Page 1 of 4 Revised: January 2006 Planning Department Application Packet BUILDING ENVELOPE MODIFICATION EAST MEADOWS AND PALISADES SUBDIVISIONS – KIRKWOOD DESCRIPTION: Building envelopes have been established for all lots within the East Meadows Subdivisions. Building envelopes were chosen over traditional zoning setbacks in recognition of the following unique design objectives in the East Meadows and Palisades areas: Minimize the visual impact of development when viewed from the Highway 88 corridor, a designated scenic highway and the Kirkwood Meadows Avoid development constraints within the subdivision including: Avalanche areas Wetlands Maintain forest cover and minimize removal of trees Minimize site disturbance associated with construction of homes and driveways Provide for adequate drainage throughout the subdivision and preserve natural drainage ways as much as possible Provide adequate space for snow shedding from roofs and snow removal from roads and driveways Provide for a sense of connection to open space throughout the subdivision Provide a sense of privacy and separation of individual building sites Building envelopes were designated during the subdivision approval process using the above design objectives as a guide. The Tri County Technical Advisory Committee (TC-TAC) has been granted authority to grant modifications to building envelopes. The TC-TAC meets on the first Friday of each month, 10:00 a.m. in the Kirkwood Community Services Building on Loop Road in Kirkwood. APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PROCESSING: A complete application must be submitted to the Alpine County Planning Department at least four weeks prior to the TC-TAC meeting. The Planning Department will check the application to determine if it is complete. If complete, processing will begin. If incomplete, the applicant will be informed in writing and all ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 4 Revised: January 2006 additional information required for a complete application must be submitted before processing will begin. FEES: The application fee is $250, payable to the Alpine County Planning Department. CRITERIA FOR DECISION: In order to approve the building envelope modification, the TC- TAC must be able to make the following findings: 1. The modified envelope location will not increase the visual impact of the building site when viewed from Kirkwood Meadows and the Highway 88 corridor. 2. The modified envelope does not result in buildings or driveways being located within any of the following areas: Wetlands and Waters of the United States Red or Blue avalanche zones 3. The modified building envelope preserves separation of buildings on adjoining lots and does not unreasonably impact adjoining lots. In no event shall a modified building envelope be closer than 10 feet to any lot line bordering another residential lot. 4. The modified building envelope does not result in a substantial increase in site disturbance, including tree removal, site grading and excavation, when compared to the existing envelope. 5. The modified building envelope does not adversely affect any natural drainage way or the overall drainage plan within the subdivision, and provides for adequate drainage within the lot 6. The modified building envelope provides adequate space on the lot for snow shedding, snow removal and off street parking 7. The modified building envelope is otherwise compatible with the overall design objectives in the area (East Meadows or Palisades). 8. The new area added to the building envelope shall not exceed 5% of the total area of the original envelope. 9. The modified building envelope shall not contain more area than the original building envelope. It should be recognized that the design objectives of individual homeowners cannot, by themselves, be a reason for modifying a building envelope. Instead, buildings and sites should be designed to fit within the existing building envelopes to the greatest extent possible. Modifications to building envelopes will only be granted where the proponent can clearly demonstrate to the TC-TAC that the request meets all of the criteria listed above. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 3 of 4 Revised: January 2006 ENVELOPE MODIFICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS EAST MEADOWS AND PALISADES SUBDIVISIONS 1. Three sets of full sized (24”x36”) plans, legibly and accurately drawn to scale showing the following (structural or engineering drawings are not required): Plot plan drawn to a typical engineering scale (1”=10 feet or 1” =20 feet) showing the following: The location on the lot of the existing building envelope and proposed modified building envelope Foot print of the proposed structure (including projections such as decks and covered porches/entry ways) Locations of the driveway and any other site improvements (patio areas, etc.) Locations of all buildings on adjacent lots Locations of trees within both the existing and proposed building envelopes Topography shown in two foot contour intervals Elevation drawings of the building drawn to typical architectural scale (ex. ¼” = 1 foot) Floor plans 2. One set of plans as required above, reduced to 11”x17” 3. Location map showing the location of the lot, and building envelopes on all adjoining lots (a copy of the subdivision map which clearly shows building envelopes will be acceptable) 4. A statement of the need/reasons for the proposed modification; applicants need to address the criteria for approval. 5. Fee, payable to the Alpine County Planning Department 6. Completed application form (form to be provided by Alpine County) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact the Alpine County Planning Department: Address: 50 Diamond Valley Road Markleeville, CA 96120 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 4 of 4 Revised: January 2006 APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT Alpine County Planning Department 50 Diamond Valley Road Markleeville, CA 96120 Tel: (530) 694-2140, Fax: (530) 694-2149 PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION Project Name Project Location/Address Assessor Parcel Numbers Parcel Size Parcel Size PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Name Address City City City Phone Phone Phone Phone APPLICANT/AGENT INFORMATION (If different from property owner) Name Address City Phone Phone Phone Phone TYPE OF APPLICATION G Code Amendment G Lot Line Adjustment G Tentative Tract Map G Conditional Use Permit G Preliminary Review G Variance G Envelope Modification G Surface Mining Permit G Zone Change G General Plan Amend. G Tentative Parcel Map G AUTHORIZATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I certify that the information and exhibits I have submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In filing the application I am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons who are owners of the subject property or are parties to this application. I understand that all materials required by Alpine county must be submitted prior to having this matter processed. I understand that I am consenting to allow the County staff involve in this application or their designees to enter onto and inspect the subject property at any reasonable time, without obtaining any prior consent. I understand that public hearings or meetings may be required. The property owner and/or applicant/agent or their representative shall be present at all official public meetings and public hearings relative to this application. Processing deposits and/or fees for reviewing the application shall be paid in accordance with the Alpine County Planning Department Schedule of Fees and Deposits (Board of Supervisors Resolution No. R2005-30 or as may be amended in the future). I understand that additional fees or materials may be required as a result of considerations which may arise in the processing of this application. SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING APPLICATION DATE PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE DATE OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received Deposit/Fees Receipt Case