Rutland Gate LLC (P5705)

The applicant requests Design Review approval to demolish an existing 7,510 square foot single family residence and construct a new 11,230 square foot single family residence, and construct a detached accessory structure (pool house) on a developed lot in Kentfield. The proposed development would result in a total floor area of 10,690 square feet and a floor area ratio of 19.8 percent on the 53,862 square foot lot. The main residence would reach a maximum height of 28 feet, 9 inches above surrounding grade, and the proposed detached structure would reach a height of 16 feet above surrounding grade. 

The proposed residence would maintain the following distances from property lines: 30 feet from the south front property line, 25 feet from the north rear property line, and 15 feet from the east and west side property lines. The detached accessory structure (pool house) would maintain the following distances from property lines: 30 feet from the south front property line, 15 feet from the east side property line, 15 feet from the west side property line, and 25 feet from the north rear property line. Various site improvements would also be included in the proposed development, including the removal of diseased trees, a new pool, retaining walls, and associated landscaping. 

Design Review approval is required pursuant to Section 22.42.020.A of the Marin County Development Code because the property is located in a planned zoning district and the scope of work is not qualify for an exemption from Design Review. 

Zoning: RSP-1 (Residential Single Family Planned)
Countywide Plan Designation: SF3 (Rural/Residential)
Community Plan (if applicable): Kentfield/Greenbrae