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May 20, 2008 cont.

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CONSENT 1 AGENDA ITEMS:

Block C Property I.D. C.1
Properties, LLC Final Application: Commercial Sign
“Pantry Bistro & Wine Shop”           

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

1. Please revise the sign to be consistent with the older signs in the village area.
1. Use metal for the sign.
2. Include a cutout pattern.
2. If the applicant wishes to use metal tubing, please specify a square tube and indicate exact dimensions.
3. Please create a less utilitarian appearance for the hanging mechanism/ cross arm. See other examples within Rancho Santa Fe for the use of wrought iron scrollwork.
4. Submit a site plan showing exactly where the post would be located.

Fonte Property I.D. J.2.11
Workshop Application: Residence/Garage (5,910 sq. ft.), Attached Covered Areas (527 sq. ft.), Grading, Retaining Walls                       

The Art Jury made the following comments:

1. Please ensure that the overall appearance is one that is consistent with Ranch homes in Rancho Santa Fe and does not have an overly rustic appearance. The materials and finishes will be very important to the appearance of this project.
2. Please eliminate the knee braces from the posts. The knee braces tend to give a more rustic/ western appearance to the structure.
3. As per prior Art Jury comments, please note that a double driveway is not acceptable.
4. Please submit a Fire Department stamped site plan which approves the access and building location.
5. Please submit another Workshop Application.

Gingiloski Property I.D. 27.7.3
Preliminary Application: Addition (2,443 sq. ft.), Attached Covered Areas (823 sq. ft.), Retaining Walls

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

1. Colors and materials shall match the existing building.
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.

Higgins Property I.D. 9.2.3
Final Application: Repaint, Driveway, Rock Veneer on Chimney           

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application as submitted.

Nordic Star Trust Property I.D. 22.2.2
Preliminary Application: Tennis Court

The project was submitted as a Preliminary Application; however, the tennis court was reviewed as a Workshop Application. The Application Requirements Checklist requires tennis courts to be reviewed as a Workshop Application prior to submittal of a Preliminary Application.

Please submit the following with a new Preliminary Application according to the RSF Association’s “New Submittal” schedule:

1. Please indicate on the application form whether the accessory structure (viewing area) is a new building or a relocation of the existing structure.
2. Submit a landscape plan for the area around the tennis court.

Patterson Property I.D. 33.9.7
Workshop Application: Horse Shelter (180 sq. ft.), Corral, Request to keep 2 horses on 2.54 acres                       

The Art Jury made the following comments:

1. Submit a Preliminary Application according to the RSF Association’s “New Submittal” schedule.
2. Indicate “150 ft. radius” on the plans for all neighboring residences. Radius lines shall be shown with dimensions.
3. Provide a larger scale landscape plan with clear symbols. Plant symbols are not clear and difficult to review on the plans submitted.
4. Increase the use of screening trees between the pasture area and the road.
5. Provide a screened location for the horse trailer. The Art Jury noted on their site visit that the horse trailer is visible from the street, which is in violation of the RSF Regulatory Code.
6. Clearly indicate all existing trees in the pasture area and indicate they shall remain and be protected in place.
7. Indicate how manure will be stored and removed from the property.
8. The Art Jury has requested story poles for the proposed horse shelter. Please submit the following with the application:
1. A site/floor plan that includes the location of the story poles in relation to the proposed shelter, as well as the height of each pole. All plans shall be at least 1/8”-1’ scale.
2. The floor levels shall be depicted between the poles with blue tape/ribbons.
3. 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.
9. The Art Jury noted the proposed stonework on the posts of the horse shelter may not be compatible with horsekeeping. The Art Jury suggests that the stone be removed from the plans.

Pinkalla Property I.D. 19.2.5
As-Built Application: Shade Structures           

The Art Jury APPROVED portions of the As-Built Application subject to the following conditions:

1. The smaller section of shade structure attached to the larger shade structure on the north side of the property shall be removed within 21 days. Please see Art Jury comments regarding this item below.
2. Provide a landscape plan that indicates substantial landscaping between the property line and the shade structure located near the pool. Submit the revised landscape plan for staff review and approval within 21 days.
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.

A building permit will be issued upon completion and approval of the above items.

 The Art Jury noted the Preamble to the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant contains the following statements;
 
"WHEREAS, Rancho Santa Fe is unusually attractive and valuable as a high class place of

residence because of the rare quality of its landscape, trees and shrubs and the fine architecture and other improvements established by its property owners; and WHEREAS, these 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; and of restricting the use, height and bulk of buildings;..."
 It is the opinion of the Art Jury that a " ...reasonably high standard of artistic result and attractiveness in exterior and physical appearance..." required by Paragraph 46 of the Protective Covenant, and "fine architecture" is not achieved by the unapproved lower shade structure at the north side of the residence. The Art Jury DENIES the “as-built” shade structure. The larger shade structure in the same area is APPROVED and the shade structure near the pool is APPROVED.
 
The DENIED "as-built" shade structure is constructed of open beam supports with a solid roof of artificial shake shingles. The DENIED shade structure is combined with a larger shade structure that is attached to the residence creating numerous angles and roof pitches. The DENIED structure is located within 30 feet of the roadway and combined with the larger shade structure and the two-story residence creates a large area of roof lines and mass. The lot is less than two acres and the existing residence is over 8,000 square feet.

The DENIED shade structure does not preserve and is not compatible with the “character of the community and rare landscape features and of upholding the quality of all future architecture and improvements.." as required in the Protective Covenant. Multiple man-made features such as the shade structures placed on small lots and located near a road does not preserve the "the rare landscape features of Rancho Santa Fe".   
 
For the above reasons, the Art Jury could not make the finding required by Paragraph 46 of the Protective Covenant that the "as-built" shade structure would maintain a  "... reasonably high standard of artistic result and attractiveness in exterior and physical appearance...."

Scornavacco Property I.D. 2089.72
Final Application: Repaint

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application as submitted.

Woodard Property I.D. 14.8.7
Final Application: Repaint

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application as submitted.

CONSENT 2 AGENDA ITEMS:

Clark Family Trust Property I.D. E.12
Final Application: Repaint

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application as submitted.

Klaus Property I.D. 11.5.3
Final Application: Fencing, Entry Gate/Pilasters

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application for staff review and approval:

1. Submit a landscape plan that provides screening of the fence from off-site views prior to issuance of any permits.
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.

Leonard Property I.D. 9.1.4
Final Application: Pool/Guest House (1,630 sq. ft.), Retaining Walls

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

1. Colors and materials shall match the existing building.
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.

Musto Property I.D. 29.2.9
Final Application: Repaint           

The Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application as submitted.

Singh Property I.D. 27.2.2
Final Application: Landscape

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.

ART JURY SITE VISITS:

The Art Jury made site visits to the following locations:

Name	Address
5465 La Glorieta, LLC	La Glorieta
Bickoff	Avenida Alondra
Kaestner	La Valle Plateada
Kalench	Zumaque
Klaus	San Elijo