CDI - Application Status

Records indicate construction of a three bedroom, two bathroom single family residence with attached garage, and unfinished area below under building permit appl # 51843 in 1977 and health permit # 17376 in 1976 under previous APN 06810117.  Staff were unable to locate permit history for a remodel, conversion of the understory, nor additional bedrooms.  

Further, previously approved lot line adjustment # 01-0304 approved exhibits specifically indicate the existing deck at 20’from the north property boundary.  Although the deck appears to be in the same configuration, the submitted site plan (sheet G000) indicates the deck within the required 20’ setback area.  

Please provide permit information for the conversion of the lower area/ understory, additional bedrooms, and relocation of the deck, and/ or a complete and clear copy of the Assessor’s Confidential Building Records to verify assessed structural configuration which may indicate the dates of new construction and permit information.

For convenience, the property owner may authorize staff to review to review the Assessor records by completing and the Authorization to Access Confidential Files online at https://www.santacruzcountyca.gov/Portals/0/County/asr/forms/ASRG1.pdf.

If permit information is not available for the expansion/ remodel of the residence and deck, this development will need to be included as part of the current permit request.

Please provide, correct, or clarify the following standard zoning plan check requirements:

The complete list of standard Application Requirements for Residential Structures (PLG-280_ online at PLG-280(santacruzcountyca.gov)

1.Provide a clear list of all square footage of the project. (decks, retaining walls, porches, etc.)

2.Lot Coverage

   -  Correct and/ or clarify lot coverage per current SCCC 13.10.700-L, “lot coverage” to include all onsite structures.  Additional information is available online at -       FloorArea Ratio, Lot Coverage, Large Dwelling, Accessory Structure and ADUCalculations.

3.  Access and Parking

   -  Indicate three  off street parking spaces of 8'-6" x 18'-0" minimum size per SCCC Chapter 13.16.050 et seq.  

   -  Indicate the location and width of existing and proposed driveway(s), vehicular rights-of-way.

   -  Parking may be up to double/ tandem only.

   -  Per SCCC Chapter 13.16.060(H) parking area and access drives shall be paved with two inches of asphalt concrete over five inches of Class II base rock or equivalent permeable or nonpermeable surface so as to provide a durable, dustless surface, and shall be graded and drained so as to prevent erosion and disperse surface water.  Please verify compliance with this regulation on the plan set.  

1.Update the use of each room per County Code 13.10.700-B (Bedroom) and label rooms accordingly.

2.Additional rooms, such as lofts or offices will be considered bedrooms for Zoning purposes.  A family room must open off of a kitchen, a living room may be separate, etc.

3.Update plans to indicate secondary, new laundry room or if the laundry room is to be relocated from the main level.

?Be advised:  “Unconditioned” or “unheated” spaces that open directly off of other habitable spaces that have a compliant headroom of >/= 7’ in height will also be considered habitable spaces with the exception of an attached garage (see definition 13.10.700-G).

3.  Indicate the location, size and type of space heating systems for all areas or indicated as non-heated.

4.  Update an electrical plan including location and amperage of service entrance and subpanels, lights, outlets, or switches clearly indicate the conformance with efficiency kitchen allowances.  This may be accomplished by highlighting and enlarging the language regarding efficiency kitchen allowances.

Structural Cross Sections

1.Indicate original natural grade inside and outside building footprint at each story.  See 13.10.700-S (story).

2.Indicate height of all proposed development including attics, crawl spaces, clerestories, mezzanines, basements, etc.  If multiple heights exist, clearly indicate the changes and/ or provide multiple cross-sections.

A Declaration of Restriction to maintain a non-habitable storage may be required prior to permit issuance, depending on the final permit request..  This document will be prepared by staff at project approval and mailed to the property owner for review and processing.

Responses must include an annotated copy of these comments and indicate the specific sheet/drawing numbers where revisions are located for all correction comments.

Be sure to clearly respond to all corrections as requested comments upon resubmittal.  Additional fees apply to each review beyond the first two.

If you have any questions regarding Zoning plan check comments, please contact elizabeth.hayward@santacruzcountyca.gov .

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