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MM>3059 1335 Tonkawi Road <br />October II. 3004 <br />f*|t3 <br />Cupola Heiehi Perspectives. The proposed cupola will have a peak elevation of just under 983’. The bulk <br />of the proposed house will have a peak at 966'-96T, or 3’ below that of Render's existing house just to <br />the cast The adjacent Fasching residence to the immediate w est and slightly uphill from this propert)', has <br />a continuous peak elevation of978*. Tlie new house at 34-10 North Shore Drive, uphill and to immediate <br />southwest of the site, has a confomiing gable roof ss-stem w ith a peak 40*-*- in length at an elevation of 9S0*, <br />or just 3' below the proposed cupola. <br />Staff estimates that typical tree height in the neighborhood ranges from 40* to 70^, with a few mature trees <br />probably in the 80' range. The canopy elevation as viewed from a distance probably is in the 970’-990' <br />range. The lot itself is somewhat open, such that from certain angles the peak ma>- be more \isiblc than from <br />others. As viewed from the west side ofNorih Arm Bay (Loma Linda access), applicant ’s existing house <br />appears to be perhaps 10-20' below the general area canopy. The visual impact of the heiglit of the cupola <br />will be somewhat softened by the higher natural topography of die surround ing neighborhood, and by the <br />higher trees in the immediate ncighborixxxl. Slaffw ould conclude that from a distance, from most angles, <br />the cupola peak will not extend higher than the general canopy of the area, alihougli from certain angles it <br />may be visible througli openings in the canopy. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1 . Docs Planning Commission have any specific concerns with the proposed cupola? <br />2. Will there be any impacts to the surrounding ncigjiborhood if this request is approved? If so. w hat <br />reasonable conditions can be established that will mitigate those impacts? <br />Staff Kecommendation <br />Staff recommends approval of the CUP to allow construction ofacupola extending b.7 feet above the <br />peak of the house per the submitted plans. Planning Commission should determine v\ heihcr any specific <br />conditions need to be added to the recommendation.