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PUBLIC HEARING to consider Variance Application No. V-19-02 of Peter and Domtilla Tupou to grant a 4 foot side yard setback and memorialize a 7 foot front yard setback for a Primary Dwelling located at 131 Starr Avenue, adjacent to the City of Vallejo, with the Residential Traditional Community "R-TC-D4" Zoning District; APN 0059-127-030. The proposal also includes consideration of Waiver request No. WA-19-04 to waive the two car enclosed garage requirement for the residence. (Project Planner: Eric Wilberg)
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Published Notice Required? Yes _X__ No __ _
Public Hearing Required? Yes _X__ No ___
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission ADOPT the attached resolution with respect to the mandatory and suggested findings and APPROVE Variance No. V-19-02 and Waiver No. WA-19-04 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 for reduced side yard and front yard setbacks for a Primary Dwelling. The property is developed with a 933 square foot residence, originally constructed in 1910, and has since been substantially altered and expanded. The project proposes an expansion and remodel of the residence which consists of replacing the existing unsound foundation and providing energy efficiency and seismic upgrades to the entire structure. The proposal involves constructing an 839 square foot second story addition. The applicant is also requesting a Waiver of the two car enclosed garage requirement.
Due to the age of the existing structure, the residence is considered legal, nonconforming with respect to current zoning regulations pertaining to the minimum development standards for primary residences. These development standard...
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