The residential development dream of one applicant was paused recently when an office-to-single-family zone change for 14331 Capri Dr. was paused due to improper noticing.
And so, on Wednesday night, the Planning Commission voted—once again—to OK the project.
The land is currently zoned Office but was anticipated by the General Plan to become low-density residential. The applicant is Gordon K. Wong. The owner is Ravi Kiran Vallamdas.
Sean Mullin, the Town’s planning manager noted the applicant requested a zoning change from office to single-family residential, meaning it has to come before Planning Commission and Town Council.
“This application, as well as the associated architecture and site application for a new residence was reviewed by the Planning Commission,” he said.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval on both, June 25.
“However, following the meeting—and in consultation with the Town Attorney—it was determined that the zone change application did not receive proper public noticing,” he said. “And therefore, this application—with proper noticing—is coming back before the Planning Commission is coming back before the Planning Commission for a new recommendation.”
During public comment, the applicant said they addressed prior concerns by moving the second story front façade five feet back, reducing the size by 330 square feet. They said they also reduced the size of a window and added privacy trees (kindred spirit hybrid oak) to the plans.
The zoning change was supported unanimously.
