Matt Bator
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Alice Winn Wednesday, May 21,2014 3:57 PM Matt Bator
William and Lisa Ruh/1205 Cuchara Drive
Matthew Bator, AICP Senior Planner City of Del Mar
Mr. Bator, Thank your for explaining the plans for the above property. Please forward my comments to Design Review Board for their consideration. RE:William and Lisa Ruh property at 1205 Cuchara Drive I have reviewed the plans for the above project and I support the project ¡n its entirety. lt will enhance the property and be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Sincerely, Alice Winn a bwinn @ road ru nner.com 664 Rimini Road DelMar, CA92OL4-2638
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May 20.2014 Del Mar Design Review Board City of Del Mar 1050 Camino del Mar Del Mar. CA 92014 RE: DRB-14-04 ILC-14-01 / CDP-14-04 (Ruh ResirJence) Dear Design Review Board: The Ruh home at 1205 Cuchara comes to the DRB afier a yeoman's effort to tìnd a project design that is usable by the Ruhs and that successt-ully mitigates all key neighborhood concems we have heard throughout the pre-DRB planning process.
At the CPP level, we heard concems to protect ocean views fiom the two homes located directly behind us: Blasingames at 694 Rimini Road antl the Ryes (now Tumers) at l20l Cuchara Drive. A view study was conducted using hand-held. color-coded height poles to identifu ocean view corridors and establish nraximum building heights that preierve all primary scenic views.
previously-proposed driveway access ofTRimini Road. The Rimini driveway access has been eliminated and access will be taken off the existing driveway The resultant DRB design invoh'es a one-story house at the existing upper pad with a
tuck-under, lower level walk-out basement below. This lower level area wiil walk out onto a small useable yard space (the only open yard space on the properly). Great consideration has been taken with the walls and landscaping to ensure that landscaping is site suitable. drought-tolerant- and works to soften the appearance of the home from surrounding properties and public rights-of'-way. Over 213 of the existing slope f'ronting Cuchara and Rimini will be retained in-place. Through the design process. we have also received concerns regarding the project's potential effects on privacv. and neighborhood lighting and noise quality. Wehave modifìed the exterior lighting plan to low intensity. low wattage fixrures. The spa equipment will be vaulted and concealed within a lightwell, As a result of the CPP process and earll'neighborhood fèedback. so much of what goes into a project is not what is presented to the DRB. We hope that you recognize the preDRB work that has occurred to mitigate previous neighbor concerns and ask that you approve the project as presented. Thank
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Design Review Board members:
We have worked with the Baums in an attempt to satisfy our concerns with the construction of a large accessory structure in the R 1-L0 zone which ¡mpacts our back garden and our privacy. We have reached a compromise. By its nature such an agreement does not give either party exactly what was desired. Nevertheless, we appreciate the size and height reduction , the increased set back from the lot line and the offer of a shortterm vegetation easement . We hope to retain our friendly relationship with the Baums after a stressful several months. We thank the architect and the city staff for their help. Joseph and Freda Reid (l
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CIW OF DEL MAR PI.ANNING DEPARTMENT
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We have been owners of 694 Rimini Rd since 1-982, Our home looks directly down on this new building project with our
windowsapproximatelylOydsfromtheirdwelling, Welikethedesignofthisnewprojectandfindthatthesizeisnot excessive, Whilesomeofourviewmaybeimpingedupon,theremovalofatreeandtheundergroundingofthewires willendupenhancingourview. Webelievethishomewillimprovethepropertyvaluesofthesurroundinghomesand would like to see this particular home approved by your board. Jim & Laurie Blasingame 694 Rimini Rd Del Mar, CA92O1,4
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RECEIVED MAY 2
CARL AND SHARON HILLIARD
1246 Stratford Court Del Mar, Californi a 92OL4
Design Review Board City of Del Mar Del Mar, Calif'ornia 9201+
0pposition to Application for a Development Perrnit APN : DRB -12-17 /LC-1305/CDP-I3-03 l,ocation: 150 13th Street Owners: Mark Savage and Lisa Crar'vford Agent: tsatter KaY Associates Zone: RZ Contact Person: Matt Bator, AICP, Senior Planner
Dear Members of the Design Review Board,
hearing on April Z3' We appreciate your thoughtful guidance during the third that hearing Z0I4,.on..inlng the proposed ãeveloprnent at L50 1.3th Stree[ During issue by respect to our view we i*dicated that we were willing to .ó.p.omise with resently located on giving up that portion of our view to April 29 and she it,. ,i¡ri¡ng single story duplex. We ur agreement in accepted the proposed contpromise a
writing. both of our We decided that Scott Linton would take the lead in finalizing lelter a Batter Ms. agreements r,vith Ms. Batter. on May 7, Scott Linton sent as well as a[reement of behalf of both of us that incorporated the above compromise the course of their all of the other understandings he had reached with her over t hereto' negotiations. A copy of fhat lãtter is marked as Attachment The following chronology of events then occurred:
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given his May 7 letler On May L3, Scott advised us that Ms. Batter had poles went to Mr. Savage and that she woulcl colltact us after the story up,
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The story poles went up on May 15 antl the north-west pole rvas positioned in the middle of the chirnney. On May l-5, I sent a picture of the incorrect story pole location to Scott who sent it on to Ms' Batter'
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0n May 16, Ms. Batter responded that she had discovered an error on the plåcement of the poles ancl they would be relocated on Monday' "Wiih that pole movecl both poles rvill be where we had proposed to the Hilliards." A copy of that email is marked as Attachment Z' The pole was repos itioned that Monday, May 19, at a location about We sent a cture to c chimn Scott tha[ afternoon saying that the pole needed to be moved a foot to
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May ZL and again on May 23, Ms. Batter replied that Mr. Savage had ¡ót responded to her attempts to contact him. Copies of these emails are marked as Artachment 3'
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During this exchange, the Batters' filed a disingenuous letter with the Design states in part Review Board that is Exhibit C in the packet at page 33. This letter "'l'he poles have treen moved to reflect what we proposed to the Flilliards and wos C, at packet page agreàd tu at our meeting." (Emphasis added). Attached to Exhibif was sent to Ms' Batter on 3[ir ,, .opy o[ a picturã representing our agreement that"Reìocation of New Pole" in Msü nt't-he DR-B meeting of April 2g, th" poìe labeled poittter that he this picture is exactly rvheie Cail Hitliard indicated with the laser this picture is an was willing to compiomise. Ms. Batter never disputed tlre fact that accurate representation of our agreement - and it is' The intcgrity of the process that requires the parties to meet and try to The Linton reach a compromisá ls undermined when this kind of flimflam occurs' spirit and intent of tlte May T letter represents a holistic resolution that is wirhin the pro.u5 and consistent with the parties'agreements and understanding. 7 In addition to depictions of the view corridors, the conditions of the May letter provide:
1) That the i[ems placed on the decks not unreasonably impact the Linton and Hilliard view corridors by imposing a five feet limit in heightonsuchdeckitemsandotherprotrudingitemsnotbe attached to the walls.
to block 2J That plants or trees at planted at ground level not be allowed height' in feet eight to thesé view corridors by linriting them '¿
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That the parties participate in the undergrounding of utilities in the amounts as calculated in accordance with the Cify of Del Mar's assessment methodology. The Batters'are certainly aware that this ¡ethodology includes assessments for wires bordering the property on front, side and/or back'
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submit Because of the tangled history of this project, we respectlully ol agreement the on conditioned that DRB appror,"ùif any, should be the Director of Planning and Comnlunity Development to issue the Design Review Permit in the form of a covenant in accorclance with DRO section 23,08.170, This approach is intended to give notice to subsequent P ul'chasers of the property oI the DRB terms and allows the Cí to take an enforcement actions that may be necessary to enforce the DRB decisions. It is especially appropriare in preserving view corridors'
Reference is made to our letter of April 21 that lists the following reasons for denial olthe owner's application [Application):
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The project adversely impac[s upon the purposes for which Chapter 23 was adoptecl (S23-08.040.4'11)
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The proposed development fails to limit the amotrnt of deSign components which unnecessarily add bulk and mass to the building but,,vhich are not calculated as floor area ratio [FAR) pursuant to DMMC'l'itle 30, the Zone Code, (S23'08'078'EJ
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or mol'e alternatives to the proposed design are avaiìable that will produce a projecr that is useable by the Applicant anc! is similar in qualìry to dcveiopnrent in the neighborhood. (S23.08.040'4.4) One
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The proposed development unreâsonably encroaches upón the primary scenic view of our property, which islocated across from the southeast corner of the project' [S23'08'08 'A77 'H)
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The proiect fails to minimize the blockage of views from nearby lots and public rights-of-way' [$30'20'060'B)
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The exterior appearance of the project is out of harmony with the neighborhood'character and would result in the climinution ol the
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The design will cause the surrounding neighborhood to depreciate materially in appearance or value. [S23.08.072'E) The design is out of scale with other structures in the neighborhood
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The design unreasonably blocks significant pubtic coastal views' (s23,08,077.4)
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Got your messages. We have not been able to reach Mark. V/e will let you when we know something. Janice
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From: Batter Kay lmailto:batterkay@sbcglobal'net] Sent: FridaY, MaY 23, 2At4 8:47 AM To: scott linton Subject: Savage Scott, We have emailed Mark- He hasn't responded yet' Janice
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CITY OF DEL MAR PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Design Review Board
City of Del Mar 1050 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, California 92014
Re:
Opposition to Application for a Development Permit
APN: DRB-l 2-11 ILC-1305/CDP- I 3-03 Location: 150 l3ù Street Owners: Mark Savage and Lisa Crawford
Âgent; Batter Kay Associates Zone: R2 Dear Membors of the Board,
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Afier the last hearing of April 29,2014,1 called Batter Kay in hopes of finalizing Applicanl Mark Savage , The Hilliards ("Hilliard") and the Lintons ("Lintôn") .
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I sent Janice Batter a letter agreement on May ?ù that summarized the understanding of verbal representations of the parties. I believe the board has a copy of this agreement. Janice Batter and I exchanged phone calls that we would consummate the agreement once the story poles were in place. On May I 5 the story poles were in place, but positioned in the m iddle of the chimney from the Hillia¡d view corridor. Hillia¡d informed me that the position of the story pole was not what had been verbally agreed to by ttre Applicant and Hilliard. À copy of the conect position was sent to Janice Batter the same day. The position of the North story poles had not changed, but were still encrosching approximately one foot North of what Linton had originally agreed to with Baner Kay.
The Southem portion of tlre Story pole wæ subsequently repositioned, but was about one foot south of the verbal agreement with Hilliard. I phoned Janice Batter with this information and she told me she would get back to me after she spoke with the Applícant.
I received two e-mails informing me that Janice would get back to me afrer she spoke with tlrc applícant. Although I called her office several times, she never responded to me. Subsequently, I became aware of a letter sent to the DRB from Batter Kay that totally mischaracterizes our attempts to reach agreement on these issues, This is very disappointing in tlrat I have had a good relationstrip with Baner Kay in thc pæt, but feel that representing that I agreed to the contents of their letter without notice that it was being sent is a breach of protocol.
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The second story is redesigûcd to the originaI agrccd upon din:cnsiorìs so as to not block thc Linton or llilliard vierv corridors. Specifically, this rvould involve bringing thc Nortlr and Soutlì rvalls irr approxinrately one foot. Linton n'ould still be losing a substantial vicrv lo thc south as well as partially to the wcst ancl tiilliarcl rvould still lose so¡ne view to thc nortlr.
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That plants or trees at ground levcl not block these vierv coridors by allou'irrg thcnl to grow nìole than eight fcet in hcight.
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'l-hat DRB approval, if'any, should l¡e corrclitioned o¡r the agreenlcnt of thc Dírector of Planning and Communifl Devclo¡rment to issue the Dcsign Revie,'v Pennit in the f'onn ola covenanl irr accordance
rvithDROsection23.08.l70. Thisa¡rproachisintendedtogivenoticetosubsequent¡rLrrchascrsofthe propelly of the DRB ternrs a¡rd conditions olapproval and allorvs tlre City to take any enlolccrncnt actions tltal may bc rrcccssary f.o enforce tlre DI(B dccisions.
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One or more altcrnatives to the ploposerl design are available that rvill ¡troducc a pro.jcct that is uscablc by the Âpplicant and is siruilar in qualitl'to development in the neiglrliorhood. (ss23.08.040.¡\.4)
'Ilre pro¡roscd development unrcasorrably c¡rc¡'oaches upon the ¡:rirrrary sccnìc vierv of'or¡l' property,rvhíchislocatcdacrossf'rornthcsouthcastcorneroftlreproject. (S23.08.0S.077.11) 'l-he project lails to minintizc the blockagc olviervs from ncarby lols ancl ¡rublic lighLs-oÍ'-rvay,
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Jose h Smith From: Sent: To:
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Terry Plowden Monday, May 26,201,4 t:32 PM Joseph Smith 1 2 0 5 C u ch a ra D rive - D R B -I4 -04 / CDP -L404 / LC-I401'
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Joe,
Although I am not a property owner directly impacted by the proposed project, I have been to the site, reviewed the plans and Staff Report and I support this project. The design of the proposed home is compatible with the neighborhood and occupies a smaller footprint than the existing residence, thus respecting view corridors of neighboring properties. I am very familiar with several homes designed and constructed by Flagg Coastal Homes in Coronado and they are truly exceptional properties. There's no doubt this home will be a significant improvement to the neighborhood, Kindly include this correspondence in the DRB package for Wednesday's meeting and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,
Terry R. Plowden 540 Serpentine Drive
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RECEIVED To: City of Del Mar 1050 Camino del Mar Del Mar, CA92014 Attention: Joseph Smith and Design Review Board Members
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PIåNNING DËPARTMENT
As a long-time resident, I feel very fortunate to live in Del Mar, where our properties are protected against unreasonable light, noise, and the invasion of privacy. I live on the corner of Cuchara Drive and Rimini Road, and am fearful that these property rights may well be infringed upon by the proposed development at 1205 Cuchara Drivê. The tall story poles have just recently been erected and indicate that the proposed residence, decks, and spa have been extended to the very edge of the West-facing incline, This causes great concern. While I understand the desire to maximize a view, it is not necessary to hug the edge of the property. I know there is a view from the location of the existing residence because, for a number of years, I have had my eucalyptus trees trimmed for the benefit of the previous owner. All Del Mar residents prize their privacy. This proposed residence would deprive me of privacy in my yard, as well as within a fenced patio and the interior of my home. Please see the attached photo taken from inside the master bedroom, with the story poles indicating the proximity of the proposed residence, The guest bedroom, next to mine, is similarly impacted. The heights of the story poles also indicate an extensive loss of sky view from my home. Even more serious than the lack of privacy is the problem of lighting and noise. With the location of the large spa and the expansive decks, this proposed second home promises to þe a very attractive location for outdoor living and entertaining. I am certain that the levels of lighting and noise would be nearly intolerable in this quiet, privacy-valued neighborhood. I respectfully request that you work with my neighbors and with me to ensure the continued valuable quality of life that we enjoy here in Del Mar.
Respectfully subm itted, Donna West 1215 Cuchara Drive Del Mar, CA92014 858.755.9498 west. emai l@road runner. com
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[email protected] > Wednesday, May 28, 2OL4 LL:25 AM Joseph Smith
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[email protected]; [email protected] Bill & Lisa Ruh redevelopment of 1205 Cuchara
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Dennis Cruzan
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Although I am not a property owner directly impacted by the proposed project, I have been to the site and am familiar
withMr.Ruh'splansfortheproperty. Thedesignoftheproposedhomeiscompatiblewiththeneighborhoodand occupies a smaller footprint than the existing residence. I am very familiar with several homes designed and constructed by Flagg Coastal Homes in Coronado and they are truly exceptional properties. There's no doubt this home will be a significant improvement to the neighborhood, We look forward to an improvement to this site. Dennis Cruzan
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David Gamboa Wednesday, May 28,2014 11:3L AM Joseph Smith; [email protected] 1205 Cuchara
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PljNNING DEPARTMENT Dear Mr, Smith,
MynameisDavidGamboa. lamtheownerof apropertylocated all,t1-gthStreetinDelMar. lamwritingonbehalf of the Ruh family who is in the process of redeveloping a Del Mar property they recently purchased located at L205 Cuchara. I want to first say thank you to your and your associates who diligently oversee the preservation of our community. As an existing owner, I am grateful for your efforts. Regarding the Ruhs and their property in particular lwould like you and the planning committee to knowthat our coastal village is welcoming a wonderful family with the capacity to invest and improve to the highest standards of quality and excellence. The Ruhs were my neighbors in Rancho Santa Fe for more than a decade and have been active participates in preserving community and neighborly interests. The Ruhs have employed a superlative developer, Flagg Coastal Homes, that has supported and lead the design and improvement efforts of another endearing coastal community in San Diego, the island of Coronado. I have no doubt that the Ruhs and the people at Flagg will work to develop a home of the highest construction standards while respecting our coastal environment and the interests of their immediate neighbors. I have visited the site personally and have been briefed on the development plans. While my property is not directly impacted by the Ruh's project, I believe our entire city materially benefits from the Ruh's investment and more importantly by their decision to join our community. I am proud to call the Ruhs my neighbors in Del Mar. The Development Review Board should be confident in their development plans. Please include this correspondence in the DRB package for Wednesday's meeting. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions or concerns.
Submitted Respectfully, David Gamboa 858.382.7107 david (ôsa m boafa m i lv.com
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City of Del Mar Development Review Board To Whom It May Concern
Although I am not a property owner directly impacted by the proposed projecf I have been to the site of the 1205 Cuchara project reviewed the plans and Staff Report, and I support this project. The design of the proposed home is compatible with the neighborhood and occupies a smaller footprint than the existing residence, thus respecting view corridors of neighboring properties. I am very familiar with several homes designed and constructed by Flagg Coastal Homes in Coronado and they are truly exceptional properties. There is no doubt this home will be a significant improvement to the neighborhood. Kindly include this correspondence in the DRB package for Wednesday's meeting and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely,
Jeffrey W, Lunsford Resident 123 Sea Orbit Lane Del Mar, CA920L4
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Smith Jim Riedman Wednesday, May 28,2014 11:38 AM Joseph Smith 1205 Cuchara
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CITY OF DEL MAR PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Dear Mr. Smith
I am writing to express my support for the building project which is being proposed for 1205 Cuchara. My wife and I have been residents of Del Mar since the beginning of 2006, owning a home on 1Oth street. Over these past years, we have seen a marked resurgence and vitality in Del Mar and I think the home being proposed on this site is a further improvement to our community.
While I am not a property owner directly impacted by the proposed project, I have been to the site, reviewed the plans and Staff Report and I support this project. The design of the proposed home is compatible with the neighborhood and occupies a smaller footprint than the existing residence, respecting view corridors of neighboring properties. I am also familiar with several homes designed and constructed by Flagg Coastal Homes in Coronado and they are truly exceptional properties, l'd ask that you include this correspondence in the DRB package for Wednesday's meeting and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
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We are the homeowners of 690 Rimini Road. The house has been in our family since it was built in 1960, We are writing to support the Ruh building project on Cuchara, The plans indicate an appropriately sized and beautiful home and we are pleased with the adjustments they have made in response to input from the neighbors. We believe this home will enhance the neighborhood and urge you to support the project. Thanks very much, Doug and Janette White Shelton 690 Rimini Road Del Mar, CA92O14
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to members of the DRB, our support of Bill and Lisa'Ruh's planned construction of their new house at 1205 Cuchara. Ourfamily recently purchased t20L Cuchara. Our house overlooks 1205 Cuchara and shares a dr¡veway for access. We were aware of the proposed project and met with the Ruhs prior to closing on our purchase, We are in favor of the project and are thankful that the Ruhs and their Design/Build team made an effort to design the project in such a way that it preserved our Ocean views. We look forward to having them as neighbors, I also hope that I will be able to attend Wednesday evening's hearing and support the project. I am also aware that the Blasingames are also in favor of the proposed new home. Our two homes, because of the terrain, are the two closest, and uphill neighbors of the Ruhs. Please distribute
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Gregg Wolfson < [email protected]> Wednesday, May 28,2014 11:50 AM Joseph Smith; [email protected] Ruh, William l-205 Cuchara - Ruh residence
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want to extend my support for the Ruh project located at 1205 Cuchara. While I do not live in the immediate vicinity am familiar with the property and have been to the residence on a number of occasions. The plans being submitted for your review are considerably different from the originals. Through the CPP process the Ruh's plans reflect many changes to accommodate the surrounding neighbors. The footprint of the home is the same as the existing residence, the additional square footage is all underground, and the roofline is respective of the neighbors views. I
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Thursday, May 29,2014 4:3L PM Joseph Smith Ruh Exterior Lighting Amendment Exterior Light Fixture Amendment - 1205 Cuchara.pdf
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Hello Joseph
I wanted to forward you an amendment that we made to our exterior lighting fixtures. These are just the fixtures attached to the house and not the landscape lights. We made the change to be more "dark sky" / "good neighbor" compliant. We were going to hand these out at the meeting yesterday. I also included a 4" LED can light spec that better shows the Lumen rating and spectrum for our can lights. A DRB member was visiting the site and during discussions he mentioned that he was interested to know what the lumens were for our cans. Thanks Joseph See you next Wednesday. Dorian
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Laurie Blasingame Tuesday, June 03, 201-4 10:34 AM Joseph Smith John OBrien Design Review: 1205 Cuchara
City of Del Mar Planning Dept & Design Review Board On Wednesday, May 28,2OI4,lattended the Design Review Board meetingto speak in favor'of the projecton 1205
Cuchara. After3hoursthemeetingwasadjournedtoJune4thwhichwouldincludethediscussionofthe1205project' am unable to attend this upcoming meeting as lam scheduled to fly out of San Diego that afternoon. The height of the project is higher than we would have liked, but with the removal of a tree and the under grounding of the wires we believe our view will still be very nice, We like the design of thls new home and would like to see it built. During the last meeting I heard a lot of talk regarding landscaping covenants. We think this is an excellent idea to be applied to 1205 Cuchara in order to protect our view from future landscape overgrowth. We want to make sure that no trees or shrubs will be planted in the future that willgrow to a mature height of 10 ft or above.
to John O'Brien about this issue and he was very positive in his response. He said he has worked with landscaping covenants before and stated he would speak to the applicants Bill and Lisa Ruh very soon' John stated it would not be a problem to get going on executing such an agreement and we would like the Design Review Board to facilitate the creation of this covenant. I spoke
Thank you very much, Laurie Blasingame
694 Rimini Rd Del Mar, CA92OI4 406-253-8923 [email protected]
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