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Smith Property I.D. 47.5.1
As-Built Application: Skylight Shades

The Art Jury DENIED the As-Built Application with the following comments:

Please remove the unapproved skylight shades within 30 days from the date of this letter.

Consistency with the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant

The Art Jury considers that the project as currently proposed is not consistent with the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant. The Preamble of the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant states that “…Rancho Santa Fe is unusually attractive and valuable as a high class place of residence because of the rare quality of its landscape…” The Covenant further goes on to state that “…property owners are most desirous of preserving, continuing and maintaining this character of community and rare landscape features and of upholding the quality of all future architecture and improvements;…”  Paragraph 155 of the Covenant states that: “In this hilly country, roofs will be much seen from above, and their form and color are important to the success and attractiveness of the property.” In the opinion of the Art Jury the project does not maintain the character of the community because: the installed shades add to the height of the skylight assemblies; the shade’s untraditional shape accentuates their prominence; and the mechanical nature of the shades detracts from the appearance of the roof.

The denied skylight shades do not achieve a high artistic result as required by the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant. The Art Jury considers that the installed shades are not aesthetically acceptable for use in the Covenant area and the appearance is not consistent with Paragraph 46 of the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant which requires projects “to insure a uniform and reasonably high standard of artistic result and attractiveness, in exterior and physical appearance of said property and improvements.” The Art Jury considers that a “reasonably high standard of artistic result and attractiveness” would be derived by maintaining a low profile for the skylights through the removal of the shades and the associated mechanical mechanisms.

CONSENT 1 AGENDA ITEMS:

Flather Property I.D. 10.4.13
Workshop Application: Residence/Garage (11,031 sq. ft.), Attached Covered Areas (1,371 sq. ft.), Guesthouse (1,071 sq. ft.), Grading, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Entry Gate/Pilasters, Landscape, Pool/Spa           

The Art Jury made the following comments:

The Art Jury appreciates the changes that have made to date in response to the previous comments.

Overall Comment

The current design has a significant amount of the property devoted to the proposed structures’ footprint(s), paving, grading and decorative landscape. The Art Jury’s concern regarding this large area of development can be overcome in different ways:

  • A reduction in the size of the structure, or
  • The creation of a more compact development footprint, or
  • A combination of the two above options.

Please review the comments, and build upon the previous revisions to create a more compact design with greater design cohesion.  

Grading / Site Plan

  1. Further reduce the amount of grading.
    1. Further reduce the amount of cut for the driveway on the north side of the house. A small portion of the grading is still greater than the ten-foot maximum. The fact that a portion of the cut still exceeds the maximum – and a larger portion is right at the maximum – indicates that too much slope modification is necessary to accommodate the proposed project.
    2. Further integrate the house with the slope rather than relying on a massive cut at the driveway as described in Comment 1.a above.  
    3. Further increase the amount of stepping within the floor plan.
    4. Make the rear patio area (between the house and the pool) more compact to reduce the amount of grading and reduce the footprint of the developed portion of the site.
    5. Please use the photographs submitted with the imagery booklet as inspiration for integrating the home with the hillside.

Paving

  1. Reduce the amount of proposed paving.
    1. Revise the entry point of the driveway to eliminate the “Y” in the driveway. By entering the site from a point further south than the current proposal, the main driveway can incorporate the southerly Fire Department driveway. 
    2. Revise the configuration of the building to reduce the need for the long Fire Department driveways. Creating a more compact footprint would help to meet the Fire Department’s required 150-foot hose-pull requirement.
      1. Consider splitting the garage into two sections, with two garage spaces attached to the residence and two detached spaces cut into the hill. If properly configured, the backup areas for the attached/detached garages could be shared with each other and also shared with the Fire Department hammerhead as well.
    3. Substantially reduce the size of the front motor court. The large size of the motor court increases the amount of required grading, increases the amount of paving and reduces the amount of landscaping.
    4. Reduce the width of the driveway to no more than 16 feet – the minimum that the Fire Department allows.
    5. Reduce the amount of back-up paving associated with the garages. 40 feet is proposed, a reasonable backup dimension is 32 feet. 
    6. Reduce the size of the Fire Department hammerhead that is located beyond the garages to no more than is required by the Fire Department. If the house/site plan were reconfigured, the hammerhead could be eliminated.
    7. Substantially reduce the hardscape surrounding the pool areas and increase the landscape planters in this area.

Architecture

  1. As stated in the grading comments above, please integrate the forms of the house with the site’s topography. As specifically stated in comment #1.e refer to the submitted photographs as an inspiration for the way in which Tuscan architecture is integrated with landforms.
  2. Create a greater sense of cohesion to the overall design of the main residence by creating a dominant organizing element that the balance of the residence could naturally build up to. The Art Jury encouraged the applicant to consider additional two-story space to :
    1. Create a unifying element, and
    2. Reduce the footprint of the development.

Additional second story will only be acceptable if it is used as an organizing element that is integrated with the rest of the building and enhances the overall appearance of the project.

  1. Please modify the south-facing glazing on the second floor to make it compatible with the rest of the design.
  2. Please bring more unity to the first floor elevations that face the pool. There is a multiplicity of different types of arches and columns that creates a disjointed appearance for that portion of the building.

Landscape Architecture

  1. Further increase the area devoted to the citrus grove. Reduce the amount of coverage devoted to building, driveways and other hardscape, lawn and other ornamental landscaping. The Art Jury is committed to continuing the use of citrus groves in this area for the main landscape theme.
  2. Fencing along the roadway shall be placed a minimum of 20 feet inside the property line to allow a large landscaped area for screening of the fence.
  3. The vehicle turn-around near the driveway gate is not required on a cul-de-sac.
  4. Fencing along rear and side property lines shall be separated a minimum of 5 feet from the property line to allow landscape screening of the fence. Fencing may be allowed on the property line with a letter of agreement from the adjoining property owner.

Procedure

  1. Submit another Workshop Application. 

Kirn Property I.D. 6.3.12
Final Application: Remodel of Existing Residence, Addition (92 sq. ft.), Re-roof, Colors and Materials

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following conditions:

  1. New exterior materials to match existing materials.
  2. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

La Glorieta, LLC Property I.D. 2129.103
(Regan) Workshop Application: Residence/Garage (6,148 sq. ft.), Attached Covered Areas (840 sq. ft.)           

The Art Jury made the following comments:

  1. Please construct story poles for an Art Jury bulk check (the Art Jury wishes to check the bulk of the building with story poles before a Preliminary Application is submitted). Submit the following according to the RSF Association’s “Re-submittal” schedule:
    1. A site/floor plan that includes the location of the story poles in relation to the proposed building, as well as the height of each pole. All plans shall be at least 1/8”-1’ scale.
    2. A statement (certification) signed and stamped by a California Registered Surveyor or Civil Engineer stating that the proposed grade datum, location, height of the poles and the marked pad height is accurate.
    3. No application fee is required.

Noble Property I.D. 15.3.5
Workshop Application: Addition (1,771.53 sq. ft.), Attached Covered Areas (57.14 sq. ft.), Detached Garage (800 sq. ft.), Shed (186 sq. ft.), Fencing, Entry Gate/Pilasters, Lighting, Landscape, Pool/Spa, Tennis Court, Propane Tank, Driveway, Motorcourt           

The Art Jury made the following comments:

  1. Please eliminate the tennis court from the proposal.
  2. Please replace the proposed wrought iron fence with a wood fence with black, vinyl coated chain link.
  3. Please verify with the Fire Department that the proposed motor court will satisfy the requirements for a fire truck turnaround.

Poage Property I.D. 43.2.3
Preliminary Application: Barn (2,449 sq. ft.), Grading, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Entry Gate/Pilasters, Landscape, Colors and Materials, Request to keep 4 horses on 5.14 acres

The Art Jury APPROVED the Preliminary Application subject to the following conditions:

  1. The pasture shall be maintained in a grassy condition.
  2. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

The Art Jury DEFERRED the landscape plan for staff review and approval:

  1. Adjust the turn-around to a location that will preserve the Eucalyptus which is now proposed for removal due to its location in the current hammerhead.
  2. Provide a manure maintenance plan.
  3. Revise the landscape plan with a less formal planting plan. The Art Jury is not in favor of the proposed single species hedge planting along the perimeter. Please revise the plan to a more natural appearance that will provide substantial filtering of the area.
  4. Please note the proposed Photinia fraseri shrub typically does not perform well. Incorporate a more reliable shrub that is compatible with the surrounding community landscape.

Rancho Riding Property I.D. 34.2.1
Club Final Application: Fencing

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following condition:

  1. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Wilkinson Property I.D. 22.2.4
Final Application: Pool House with Covered Patio (1,280 sq. ft.), Retaining Walls, Fencing, Landscape, Pool/Spa

The Art Jury DEFERRED the Final Application with the following comments:        

  1. Provide a topographic survey for the slope adjacent to the proposed game room.
  2. Draw the elevations of the game room to show the proposed support where the slope drops off below the building.
  3. As an alternative to the above, submit a revised plan showing the building moved off of the slope.

CONSENT 2 AGENDA ITEMS:

Aardema Property I.D. 34.5.2
Final Application: Revision to Previously Approved Addition (416 sq. ft.), Garage Addition (149 sq. ft.), Re-roof, Repaint

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following condition:

  1. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Colmar Property I.D. 2129.50.2
Final Application: Fencing, Spa, Replace Patio/Decking, Replace Windows, Colors and Materials

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following conditions:

  1. This proposal shall not include any grading except for excavation for the spa and seat wall.
  2. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Dodson Property I.D. 2089.28.1
Preliminary Application: Living Area Addition (205 sq. ft.), Garage Addition (148 sq. ft.), Propane Tank

The Art Jury APPROVED the Preliminary Application as a Final subject to the following condition:

  1. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Hubbard Property I.D. 2129.124
Final Application: Addition (100 sq. ft.), Attached Covered Areas (740 sq. ft.), Landscape, Colors and Materials           

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following conditions:

  1. The proposed lighting is not approved. Please submit specifications for all proposed lighting for staff review and approval prior to issuance of any permits. Please note up-lighting is not permitted per the RSF Regulatory Code.
  2. Colors and materials shall match the existing building.
  3. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Menashe Property I.D. 33.2.9
As-Built Application: Fencing

The Art Jury DEFERRED the As-Built Application for staff review and approval:

  1. Provide a landscape plan for filtering of the fence from off-site views.
  2. Submit paint colors for all new fencing.
  3. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Perlman Property I.D. 2089.4
Preliminary Application: Detached Golf Cart Garage (120 sq. ft.)

The Art Jury APPROVED the Preliminary Application as a Final subject to the following conditions:

  1. New roof shall match the tile on the existing main residence.
  2. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

Schoenfelder Property I.D. 2089.24
Final Application: Retaining Walls, Fencing, Propane Tank, Trash Enclosure, Relocate Driveway

The Art Jury DEFERRED the Final Application with the following comment:

  1. Submit a letter of approval from the neighbors for the fence proposed on the property line or inset the hedge 5 to 10 feet and provide landscape screening.

Spitcaufsky Property I.D. 37.5.2
Final Application: Fencing

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following conditions: 

  1. New fencing shall match the existing fence on site.
  2. Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.

  ART JURY SITE VISITS:

The Art Jury made site visits from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. to the following locations:

Name

Address

Aasted

Zumaque

Ahles

Reposa Alta

Bellezza, LLC

La Bajada

Bellezza, LLC (Farasa, LLC)

La Bajada

Kalench & Broyles

Zumaque

Woolley (Post Office)

Via de Santa Fe

 
  
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