REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN24-00356) of the Architectural Review Approval of a 498 Square Feet Single-Story Addition Located at 1485 Bellomy Street
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Architectural Review to construct a 498 square feet single-story addition, interior remodel, and a new roof on a 674 square feet single-family residence.
Applicant/Owner: Giovanni and Priscilla Bui
Appellant: Shea and Julie Salinas
General Plan: Very Low Density Residential
Zoning: Single-Family Residential (R1-6L)
Site Area: 3,824 square feet
Existing Site Conditions: One-story 674 square foot single-family residence with one bedroom, one bathroom, and an attached one-car garage
Surrounding Land Uses: Single-Family residential
Issues: Consistency with City's Design Guidelines
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution to overrule the appeal and uphold the July 5th Architectural Review approval and a Class 1 CEQA Categorical Exemption to allow construction of a 498 square-foot single-story addition, interior remodel, and a new roof at 1485 Bellomy Street, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
On February 17, 2022, the property owners, Giovanni and Priscilla Bui proposed a second-story addition to an existing 674 square foot one-story residence with an attached one-car garage. This project proposal required an amendment of the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning, and as such, the project went through a process that included a review from the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC), Planning Commission, and City Council. At the City Council hearing, Council provided direction for changes to the project to respond to the feedback received. The changes provided for resulted in there no longer being a need to rezone and no further Council action was required. Prior staff reports and associated documents are listed in Attachment 6 for reference.
On July 5, 2024, the project received an administrati...
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