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PUBLIC HEARING to consider Variance Permit Application No. V-19-01 of Carren Jones-Reisinger to reduce the setbacks for a single-family dwelling and garage due to the size of the parcel and adjacent easement. The property is located at 1041 Lewis Road, .2 miles east of the City of Vallejo within the Residential Traditional Community "RTC-20" Zoning District; APN 0074-133-040. (Project Planner: Karen Avery) Staff Recommendation: Approval
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission ADOPT the attached resolution with respect to the mandatory and suggested findings and APPROVE Variance No. V-19-01 subject to the recommended conditions of approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A Variance allows the Planning Commission to consider the special circumstances applicable to a subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings when applying the strict application of development standards in the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is requesting a Variance of the 10' side yard setback requirement to allow the placement of a 23'8" x 48' modular home and detached 25' x 20' two-car enclosed garage. The developable area of the subject site is constrained by parcel size, and a 20' easement for Hanley Avenue that runs along the length of the parcel. Based on these circumstances staff is recommending that the Planning Commission make the Findings necessary to approve this Variance application request.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The project qualifies for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to set back variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel. A majority of the subject property is flat. The lot had a dwelling on it at one time but that has s...
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